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1School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, UK [e-mail: r.d.ingram@dundee.ac.uk ].
Journal of Social Work Practice
|April 26, 2014
Summary
This study shows emotions are vital for rational decision-making in social work. It proposes a model for emotionally intelligent supervision to enhance practice.
Area of Science:
- Social Work Practice
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professional Supervision
Background:
- The role of emotions in social work is often debated.
- Tensions exist between emotional expression and rational decision-making in practice.
- Supervision models need to address the integration of emotions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the integration of emotions within social work.
- To explore the compatibility of emotions and rational decision-making.
- To develop a model for emotionally intelligent supervision.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on emotions in social work.
- Analysis of the relationship between emotions and rational decision-making.
- Development of a theoretical model for supervision.
Main Results:
- Emotions are compatible with and necessary for rational decision-making in social work.
- The integration of emotions enhances professional judgment.
- A co-creation model for emotionally intelligent supervision was developed.
Conclusions:
- Embracing emotions is crucial for effective social work practice.
- Emotionally intelligent supervision can support practitioners.
- The proposed model offers a framework for integrating emotional intelligence into supervision.
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