Can certification improve the professional competence of Chinese social workers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9973050 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Haibo Qin (0000-0003-0341-0753, Xinjiang University, corresponding author), Yukun Li (0000-0003-0750-3308, Xinjiang University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1279-1284 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00208728231179962 |
| OpenAlex | W4380878052 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 6 |
The social work certification system in China does not require a professional education in social work and makes compromises for a lack of higher education. This brief statement introduces a study we are currently conducting to analyze the impact of the government-led social work certification system on the professional competence of practitioners. As a ‘level evaluation’ rather than an ‘admission requirement’ qualification exam, social workers without professional backgrounds show significant improvement in their professional competence after obtaining a license. This provides a new perspective for the development of social work in other countries, promoting the rapid development of social work through government-led initiatives and lowering barriers
Business · Certification · Competence (human resources · Government (linguistics · License · Medical education · Political science · Professional certification (computer technology · Professional development · Public relations · Social change · Social competence · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |