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What types of traumatic events did social work students from the study experience in their families of origin?
What types of traumatic events did social work students from the study experience in their families of origin?
Alcohol or drug abuse, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, physical or mental illness, suicide, death of a family member.
According to Russell et al (1993), what family background factors were found to have a compelling influence on the choice of graduate social work students?
According to Russell et al (1993), what family background factors were found to have a compelling influence on the choice of graduate social work students?
Alcohol and drug abuse problems, dysfunctional family dynamics, and psychosocial trauma.
What did Russell et al (1993) find about the family background of graduate social work students compared to students from other disciplines?
What did Russell et al (1993) find about the family background of graduate social work students compared to students from other disciplines?
They found that social work students experienced more influence from traumatic events and dysfunctional family dynamics.
What were the pressing social problems that influenced social work students to pursue the field?
What were the pressing social problems that influenced social work students to pursue the field?
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In what ways did the family of origin influence the choice of social work as a profession?
In what ways did the family of origin influence the choice of social work as a profession?
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