Investigating the influence of the Catholic Church on social work in the Philippines
An exploration of policy, practice and education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9972976 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carmela Otarra (0000-0002-1167-5690, Monash University), Catherine Flynn (0000-0001-7645-3469, Monash University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1167-1182 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-23 |
| 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 | 10.1177/00208728211031974 |
| OpenAlex | W3199863189 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 19 |
Despite historical and current connections between the Catholic Church and social work in the Philippines, studies investigating these connections have been limited. Using an exploratory research design, this study examined this relationship by drawing on existing documents: legislation; curricula and minimum standards for social work programmes; course syllabi; the Code of Ethics; and textbooks. Three themes emerged in the analysis, offering tentative explanations for the Church’s widespread influence: religion as embedded in Filipino life; the Catholic Church and Catholic-based organisations as key partners in the delivery of social services; and the intersection of Catholic teachings, social work principles and Filipino values
Catholic social teaching · Curriculum · Legislation · Pedagogy · Political science · Sociology · Syllabus · Work (physics · Engineering · Law · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Society, and Development · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
Professional imperialism
The quest for a universal social work
Thematic analysis.
Catholicism and Everyday Morality
Exploring the Relationship Between Religiosity and Political Ideology Among Social Workers
The Least of My Brethren
Discursive Detours and Weak Gate-keeping
Horacio de la Costa, Foreign Missionaries, and the Quest for Filipinization
Social Work, Religion and Belief
A Comparative Survey of Aotearoa New Zealand and UK Social Workers on the Role of Religion and Spirituality in Practice
The Integration of Clients' Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Practice
Ideological roots of Philippine social welfare
Mapping social work across 10 countries
The Profession of Social Work in the Philippines
Internationalizing professional practices
President Ramos, the Church, and Population Policy in the Philippines
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |