Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü Öğrencilerinin Mesleki Beklenti, Kaygı ve Başa Çıkma Stratejilerinin İncelenmesi
Examining the Professional Expectations, Anxiety and Coping Strategies of Social Work Department Students

Summary/Abstract: This study examined social work student’s professional expectations and concerns, as well as their coping and problem-solving skills. The findings were structured into four main themes end three sub-themes for each within a qualitative research design. The data obtained were transcribed and analyzed using the MAXQDA 2024 program. According to the findings, participants want to work with individuals they perceive as more disadvantaged in society (women, children), act in accordance with Professional ethical principles and values, experience both Professional and personal satisfaction and bring social change. Despite loving their departments and fields, they have concerns such as not being able to find a job or not being appointed being inadequate in their profession the weak social visibility of profession, and the lack of employment security. These concerns may lead students to develop individual coping methods. The education students receive at university contributes to their individual and Professional development in terms of coping with these concerns, receiving psychological support and looking to the future hope.

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