Personalisation as contribution-focused social work practice

Bibliographic Data

ID21498526
AuthorsANDREW RICHARDSON (0000-0003-0472-9803, London South Bank University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume36
Issue4
Pages385-399
Publication date2022-10-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-0533 • E-ISSN: 1465-3885
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02650533.2022.2123461
OpenAlexW4307210678
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited22

As a key driving force in adult social care policy in both the United Kingdom and internationally personalisation has wide-ranging implications for the social work profession. Yet its meaning can be elusive and is often contested. This article explores findings from a doctoral study which sought to explore the current meanings associated with the notion of personalisation, by asking those with lived experience how it is experienced by them. Unique features of the study’s participatory and psychosocial research design, which placed lived experience at its centre, are outlined. Original findings from the study explored in this paper include a range of themes related to dependence, independence and interdependence, depersonalisation and reciprocity. Risks associated with contemporary practice models in adult social work, including strengths-based approaches are explored. Based on the findings a reorientation towards ‘contribution-focused practice’ within a relationship-based practice model is proposed

Citizen journalism · Lived experience · Personalization · Political science · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Public relations · Social care · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work