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Decision making in social work: a review

L F Cuzzi1, G Holden, G G Grob

  • 1Elmhurst Hospital Center, NY.

Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Social workers engage in critical decision-making across professional and client interactions. This article reviews decision-making theories and research, highlighting applications and future research directions in social work practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • Decision-making is fundamental to social work practice.
  • Social workers navigate complex choices regarding careers, professional relationships, clients, and interventions.
  • They must also respond effectively to decisions made by others.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of decision-making theory and research.
  • To explore the application of decision-making principles within the social work field.
  • To identify areas for future research in social work decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of decision-making theories from various disciplines.
  • Analysis of existing research on decision-making in social work.
  • Synthesis of findings to identify research gaps.

Main Results:

  • Decision-making literature spans multiple disciplines, offering valuable insights.
  • Specific applications of decision-making theory to social work practice are identified.
  • Key areas requiring further investigation in social work decision-making are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding decision-making is crucial for effective social work.
  • Integrating interdisciplinary theories can enhance social work practice.
  • Further research is needed to advance the science and practice of social work decision-making.

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