Functions of social work supervision in Hong Kong
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The functions of supervision as perceived by Chinese frontline social workers and their supervisors in Hong Kong are explored as it helps to understand supervisory practice in the Chinese cultural context and would shed light on the nature of supervision in social work. Three distinct features that include consensus between the supervisor and the supervisee, discussion of personal matters and team building characterize the functions of social work supervision in Hong Kong.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2005
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Social work and ethnic minorities' social development in the People's Republic of China
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Alternative approaches to counteracting social work and social developmental obstacles for minorities in the People's Republic of China(PRC) are discussed. People who teach and practice social work in China, must be prepared to work within the contemporary Chinese socialist ideology.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2003
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