Social Work Profession Overview

A professional group's fundamental beliefs, often outlining the purpose of their existence.

Expected standards of behavior and actions within a profession, guiding professionals in various situations.

Items like emblems, insignias, dress, or shared language that hold meaning and represent a profession.

The ranking or hierarchy within a profession, influencing societal perception and resources.

The practice of involving a colleague in a client's case to help with specific aspects.

Connecting a client with another professional who can provide different or additional help.

Informal actions taken by peers to address unprofessional behavior, using subtle or direct pressures.

Formal actions taken by professional organizations to address unethical or unprofessional behavior.

Written principles and rules of conduct that guide a professional group.

Unwritten principles and rules of conduct that are just as important as the written code.

Protecting the public from abuses by professionals.

The foundational knowledge used by social workers in their practice.

The study of right and wrong.

The study of truth and falsehood.

Explores the organization, administration, and operation of social welfare programs and services.

Focuses on understanding individual and group behavior, and how it impacts society.

The ability to get along with others without conflict, often achieved through 'pakikisama' (giving in), euphemism, and using a go-between.

The desire to avoid social rejection and maintain a positive image. This includes using euphemisms and being sensitive to 'hiya' (shame).

A form of social deference where someone yields to the suggestions or lead of another.

The belief that a close family unit is essential, achieved through sacrifices for the family good.

Respect for authority figures, traditions, and rituals, reflected in practices like 'panalangin' and 'bahala na'.

The emphasis on personal relationships and trust in building connections, reflected in concepts like 'tiwala' (trust) and 'kilala' (personal preference).

A cultural value focused on returning favors with 'interest' to avoid remaining in debt.

The belief that suffering and hardship are necessary for happiness. This is often connected to the idea of women enduring hardship for the sake of the family.

Treating clients as they are, acknowledging both their strengths and weaknesses.

Involving the client in finding solutions to their problems.

The client's right to decide their needs and how they should be met.

Understanding each client's unique qualities and tailoring assistance accordingly.

Protecting clients from harm by keeping their information confidential, within legal boundaries.

The social worker's awareness that their role is to prioritize the client's growth over their own needs.

A controlled and purposeful connection between the worker and client, built on mutual expectations.

The unconscious transfer of feelings and experiences from the client's past onto the worker.

The relationship between a person's ability to cope with life's challenges and the demands of their environment. It involves the interplay between individual strengths and the pressures from their surroundings.

A profession that helps individuals and communities overcome social challenges by enhancing their coping abilities and addressing environmental issues.

The ability of a person to deal with life's demands and challenges, influenced by their physical condition, attitudes, values, knowledge, skills, and how they perceive reality.

A social work intervention that aims to change the individual's skills or perspectives to improve their ability to cope with the existing environment.

A social work intervention that aims to modify the environment to create conditions that are more supportive of the individual's needs.

The combined, dynamic focus on both the person and their environment, acknowledging that they are interconnected and influence each other.

A network of interconnected social systems, including ecological systems, cultures, and institutions, that influence individuals.

A specific, smaller section of the broader social environment that has meaning for the individual and that is unique to their perception and interpretation.

A person's inner state made up of thoughts, feelings, and motivations

The collective data and patterns that shape our social environment, like poverty rates and unemployment statistics.

Structures that organize society, including family, government, education, and social services.

The way individuals are categorized and positioned based on characteristics like profession, race, and social status.

The unwritten rules and expectations that guide social behavior, reflecting values and norms within a culture.

The interactions between individuals, including how they perceive one another, and the influence of these perceptions on behavior.

A group's shared knowledge, beliefs, values, and traditions that define their way of life.

The natural environment, such as climate and topography, which influences human life.