The Understanding and Use of Reflection in Family Support Social Work
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214756 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennie Ryding (0000-0001-6267-5802, University West, corresponding author), Emma Sorbring (0000-0003-3328-6538, University West), Inga Wernersson (University West) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 494-508 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2018.1476300 |
| OpenAlex | W2809004655 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 33 |
Previous research emphasizes the need for reflection in complex, dynamic practices, like social work. However, increased governance of the public sector and welfare state has caused a reform, which in turn has affected the layout and conditions of work. Private sector control ideals and ideas from the auditing system have led to a new focus. It is argued that we should subordinate practice approaches – characterized by reflection, proven experience, and tacit knowledge – to manual-based treatment, evaluations, and assessments. This study aims at understanding the role of reflection in social work by investigating its use and valuation by family support social workers. Opportunities and resources for reflection are another focus. Focus group interviews (n = 40) were used to produce data. The need for reflection to conduct highly qualitative social work became evident. The question is not whether to reflect or not, rather how this best can be done, given current time constraints. Reflection was considered a coping mechanism, offering a sense of professional legitimacy. Organizational changes seem to impact on time for reflection. However, when enabling process, learning, and development, it can be argued that reflection is beneficial for several parties. Therefore, reflection requires continued emphasis, highlighting its potential benefits
Audit · Corporate governance · Economics · Focus group · Knowledge management · Legitimacy · Management · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Reflection (computer programming · Sociology · Tacit knowledge · Computer Science · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
Social Work Service Providers’ Experiences with the Evidence-based Model Family Check-up
Challenges of knowledge utilization in social work practice
The understanding and use of critical reflection by social workers and supervisors in children and family local authority supervision
The use of critical reflection in one-to-one supervision in children and families social work in England
Perceived Impact of Cancel Culture and the Mental Health Challenges Associated With the Aftermath
Reflecting on Mistakes in Practice among Social Workers in China
On the Epistemology of Reflective Practice
Reflection and reflective practice in health professions education
Structure, Agency and the Internal Conversation
Reflexivity, its Meanings and Relevance for Social Work
Family Support as Reflective Practice
From concept to implementation
Supervision reviewed
Standardisation—the end of professional discretion
Reflexive Professionalism as a Second Generation of Evidence-Based Practice
Authors of accountability
Self-reflection in Reflective Practice
The Impact of Audit on Social Work Practice
Social Worker Identity
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Some considerations on the validity of evidence-based practice in social work
A World of Standards but not a Standard World
The methodology of Focus Groups
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |