The working definition of social work practice: does it work?
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The impact of the working definition in promoting the successful development of the social work profession in Canada is described. It is concluded that it has proved to be useful for the development of social work practice and at the same time weakened the ability of Canadian social workers to practice.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2003
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A validity study of scores from self-anchored-type scales for measuring depression and self-esteem
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Self-anchored scale is an approach used to measure the magnitude or severity of a client's problem. The findings of a study on these scales in social work practice suggest that these scales may be used to measure depression but not self-esteem.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2004
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Gordon versus the working definition: lessons from a classic critique
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William Gordon's influential analysis of the National Association of Social Workers' working definition of social work practice is criticized. According to Gordon, a broad value and a distinctive knowledge domain can define social work.
Publication Name: Research on Social Work Practice
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1049-7315
Year: 2003
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