The myth of spirituality
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 21721725 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Edward Harrison Taylor (0000-0003-3149-2450, University of British Columbia, autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 2023 |
| Volumen | 23 |
| Número | 6 |
| Páginas | 1005-1021 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2023-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1468-0173 • E-ISSN: 1741-296X |
| Editorial | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14680173231166830 |
| OpenAlex | W4362735884 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 5 |
| Referencias citadas | 40 |
This article is designed to open a conversation about the place of spirituality in social work, highlight possible ethical issues, and question whether spirituality, as defined by social work and popular culture, is an immutable part of human development. Additionally, the role of social work in conducting spiritual assessments and interventions is specifically challenged, along with examples of how the misuse of spirituality can harm clients. The article also suggests that the profession would benefit from adopting an evidence-based concept of spirituality and establishing accountability standards. Findings: Until more is known about spirituality, social workers may want to consider: (1) placing a moratorium on using and developing spiritual assessment instruments until the concept can be accurately defined; (2) omitting words linked to religious symbols such as soul, anointing, blessing, etc. in social work practice; (3) conducting spiritual screenings rather than complete spiritual assessments, and (4) referring clients with spiritual questions or wanting spiritual support to experts known not to blame or harm clients and trained in the specific area of concerns expressed by the person. Applications. The time has come for social work to establish ethics, accountability, and limitations on the practice of spirituality
Accountability · Blame · Blessing · Conversation · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Harm · Political science · Psychological intervention · Sociology · Soul · Spirituality · Theology · Law · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology · Social Work
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| Obras citantes distintas | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 5 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Velocidad de citación | current |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 5 |