Model of the Social and Professional Role of a Social Worker in the Context of Role Theory. Research Discussion Cover Image

Model roli społeczno-zawodowej pracownika socjalnego w kontekście teorii ról. Dyskusja z badań
Model of the Social and Professional Role of a Social Worker in the Context of Role Theory. Research Discussion

Author(s): Agnieszka Zaborowska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Environmental interactions
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: social work; social role; professional role

Summary/Abstract: The goal of the article is to analyze the socio-professional role of a social worker, taking the theory of social roles and the main elements of the role. The result of the analysis is the model of the social and professional role of a social worker presented in the article. The article is a scientific reflection in the context of tasks, expectations and rights that are faced by social workers. The author analyzes the current literature in the field of sociology and social psychology and presents discussions on qualitative field research conducted in the period from November 2020 to January 2021. The research was conducted using the technique of in-depth individual interviews, in which social workers from Lublin, Radom and Puławy participated. As part of the research undertaken, the author analyzes the perception of the social and professional role by social workers. The article is a voice in the discussion on the professional roles of social workers and the tasks they face. The analysis of the research results gives the opportunity to indicate the needs of social workers and the challenges faced by the system in which the profession operates.

  • Issue Year: 49/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 41-54
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish