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Social work ethics in the practice arena: a qualitative study.

W Kugelman1

  • 1School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90089-0411.

Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study explores how social work ethics guide professional behavior, finding that ethical principles are effective in practice decisions. It highlights the influence of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work Ethics
  • Professional Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Explores the role of social work ethics in professional practice.
  • Reviews literature on ethical principles in social work.
  • Compares ethical influences to extra-ethical factors.

Observation:

  • Utilizes a qualitative research design.
  • Presents participant responses to a fictional case study.
  • Offers insights into the natural flow of professional thought processes.

Findings:

  • Social work ethics effectively inform professional behavior.
  • The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics guides practice decisions.
  • Ethical principles play a significant role in social work practice.

Implications:

  • Reinforces the importance of ethical codes in social work.
  • Provides a qualitative understanding of ethical decision-making.
  • Suggests ethical training enhances professional conduct.

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