In social work, conflict is inevitably present in both public and private institutions, between p... more In social work, conflict is inevitably present in both public and private institutions, between professionals, both with colleagues and with beneficiaries. The paper aims to achieve, through a quantitative approach, the elements of perception regarding conflict in social work. The theoretical section includes information on conflict definition, interpersonal communication as a conflict element, conflict elements, prevention and resolution, but also the implications of conflict in social work. The research section includes the research methodology, namely the justification, purpose, hypothesis, design, instruments and research procedure. The research results include tables and interpretations. The conclusions and proposals section include conclusions and proposals on interpersonal conflict and its implications in social work.
The present study intends to analyze the current situation of social work in three Romanian count... more The present study intends to analyze the current situation of social work in three Romanian counties, which constitute the Banat region of Romania (Timis, Caras Severin and Arad counties). The qualitative analysis was completed from the perspective of four fields (the activities of the public institutions, nongovernmental organizations, university education institutions and professional organizations) over the span of time 1990 - 2013. The diachronic markers were obtained after consulting archives, different Internet resources, social guides etc. A special part of the present paper is dedicated to elements of professional identity in the field of social work in Banat, following 1990. We have also attempted to sum up the issues addressed by social workers based on assessments realized by the Social Workers Association from Banat and by the Timis Branch of the National College of Social Workers from Romania. Also, the author’s role as an actively practicing social worker, academic and...
Our study aims to analyze the relationships between intervention and prevention in a child protec... more Our study aims to analyze the relationships between intervention and prevention in a child protection system which is considered to be new (the fundamental and secondary legislation that supports it is effective as of January 1 st 2005) and its reconsideration from the perspective of the child's resilience (assisted or unassisted). The study highlights the fact that the current system of child protection in Romania contains within itself the premises of continuation of maltreatment of the child on whom a measure of special protection has been adopted. At the moment, this system does not have the resources to allow an approach centred on the resources belonging to the individual and to the community in order to overcome the traumatising events, without highlighting through the re-traumatizing experience created by separating the child in difficulty from the hostile environment.
Social Work, like other fields, uses a sectorial language, called further social assistance langu... more Social Work, like other fields, uses a sectorial language, called further social assistance language or social assistance specialized vocabulary. The fact that concerned and motivated us in this work was the excessive use of jargon elements, in parallel or multiple forms, in all area from specialty literature till social assistance legislation.
The present paper aims to make an analysis of the way supervision is perceived in the Romanian pr... more The present paper aims to make an analysis of the way supervision is perceived in the Romanian professional community working with people in difficulty. Defining supervision includes four dimensions: a professional view, in which supervision is seen as a part of the integration process and professional development; a social support dimension; a third emphasizes learning, supervision as education, teaching; and the last dimension is that of control. In this study we performed a research on professionals involved in supervision: psychologists and social workers. Our findings show that education is the best accepted way of seeing supervision, while that of control is the most rejected one. A huge majority 94.5% of the investigated professionals appreciate the role of supervision. Approximately 50% of the subjects see the supervisor as educator. Professional development and professional learning are seen as the advantages of supervision.
The study is part of an European Lifelong Learning project named WELNESS -Skills for a true wellb... more The study is part of an European Lifelong Learning project named WELNESS -Skills for a true wellbeing that aims to equipping adult education professionals and learners in skills that will allow them to monitor their level of wellbeing and, when needed, to apply self-regulation strategies in order to return to satisfying level of wellbeing. This study represents the transnational wellbeing analysis -a study that aims to examine the needs of professionals and learners engaged in adult education and in particular to assess their baseline level of wellbeing and problems that they have that affect the level of their wellbeing. About 350 learners and 140 professionals in adult education were evaluated through questionnaires assessing their wellbeing and 35 learners and 35 professionals participated in focus-groups assessing their needs in relation to wellbeing. The results of the research will serve as a basis for the development of 6 workshops for educators and learners, workshops that aim to enhance their skills and level of wellbeing.
In social work, conflict is inevitably present in both public and private institutions, between p... more In social work, conflict is inevitably present in both public and private institutions, between professionals, both with colleagues and with beneficiaries. The paper aims to achieve, through a quantitative approach, the elements of perception regarding conflict in social work. The theoretical section includes information on conflict definition, interpersonal communication as a conflict element, conflict elements, prevention and resolution, but also the implications of conflict in social work. The research section includes the research methodology, namely the justification, purpose, hypothesis, design, instruments and research procedure. The research results include tables and interpretations. The conclusions and proposals section include conclusions and proposals on interpersonal conflict and its implications in social work.
The present study intends to analyze the current situation of social work in three Romanian count... more The present study intends to analyze the current situation of social work in three Romanian counties, which constitute the Banat region of Romania (Timis, Caras Severin and Arad counties). The qualitative analysis was completed from the perspective of four fields (the activities of the public institutions, nongovernmental organizations, university education institutions and professional organizations) over the span of time 1990 - 2013. The diachronic markers were obtained after consulting archives, different Internet resources, social guides etc. A special part of the present paper is dedicated to elements of professional identity in the field of social work in Banat, following 1990. We have also attempted to sum up the issues addressed by social workers based on assessments realized by the Social Workers Association from Banat and by the Timis Branch of the National College of Social Workers from Romania. Also, the author’s role as an actively practicing social worker, academic and...
Our study aims to analyze the relationships between intervention and prevention in a child protec... more Our study aims to analyze the relationships between intervention and prevention in a child protection system which is considered to be new (the fundamental and secondary legislation that supports it is effective as of January 1 st 2005) and its reconsideration from the perspective of the child's resilience (assisted or unassisted). The study highlights the fact that the current system of child protection in Romania contains within itself the premises of continuation of maltreatment of the child on whom a measure of special protection has been adopted. At the moment, this system does not have the resources to allow an approach centred on the resources belonging to the individual and to the community in order to overcome the traumatising events, without highlighting through the re-traumatizing experience created by separating the child in difficulty from the hostile environment.
Social Work, like other fields, uses a sectorial language, called further social assistance langu... more Social Work, like other fields, uses a sectorial language, called further social assistance language or social assistance specialized vocabulary. The fact that concerned and motivated us in this work was the excessive use of jargon elements, in parallel or multiple forms, in all area from specialty literature till social assistance legislation.
The present paper aims to make an analysis of the way supervision is perceived in the Romanian pr... more The present paper aims to make an analysis of the way supervision is perceived in the Romanian professional community working with people in difficulty. Defining supervision includes four dimensions: a professional view, in which supervision is seen as a part of the integration process and professional development; a social support dimension; a third emphasizes learning, supervision as education, teaching; and the last dimension is that of control. In this study we performed a research on professionals involved in supervision: psychologists and social workers. Our findings show that education is the best accepted way of seeing supervision, while that of control is the most rejected one. A huge majority 94.5% of the investigated professionals appreciate the role of supervision. Approximately 50% of the subjects see the supervisor as educator. Professional development and professional learning are seen as the advantages of supervision.
The study is part of an European Lifelong Learning project named WELNESS -Skills for a true wellb... more The study is part of an European Lifelong Learning project named WELNESS -Skills for a true wellbeing that aims to equipping adult education professionals and learners in skills that will allow them to monitor their level of wellbeing and, when needed, to apply self-regulation strategies in order to return to satisfying level of wellbeing. This study represents the transnational wellbeing analysis -a study that aims to examine the needs of professionals and learners engaged in adult education and in particular to assess their baseline level of wellbeing and problems that they have that affect the level of their wellbeing. About 350 learners and 140 professionals in adult education were evaluated through questionnaires assessing their wellbeing and 35 learners and 35 professionals participated in focus-groups assessing their needs in relation to wellbeing. The results of the research will serve as a basis for the development of 6 workshops for educators and learners, workshops that aim to enhance their skills and level of wellbeing.
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