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  • Social Work Research
  • Psychology of Values
  • Sociology of Professions

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  • Understanding the value systems of professionals is crucial for effective practice and organizational fit.
  • The person-environment fit paradigm and value theory provide a framework for examining professional values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the value preferences of social workers in Israel with those of the general Israeli Jewish population.
  • To identify specific value differences that may influence social work practice, selection, and training.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study utilizing questionnaires to assess personal value preferences and sociodemographic variables.
  • Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was employed to analyze differences between social workers (N=641) and a representative sample (N=1,600).

Main Results:

  • Social workers reported significantly higher preferences for self-transcendence values.
  • Conversely, social workers showed lower preferences for conservation and self-enhancement values compared to the general population.
  • Value preferences of social workers differed significantly from the general population.

Conclusions:

  • The findings suggest that social work selection processes may recruit individuals with similar values, potentially leading to a homogenous professional group.
  • Understanding these value motivations is essential for social worker self-development, professional growth, and aligning personal values with professional roles.
  • Results have implications for the selection, training, and supervision of social workers to ensure diverse perspectives and effective practice.