Ethical Dilemmas in Practice

Borrmann, Stefan

doi:10.1007/978-0-230-31357-6_5

“…They are based on mankind´s increasing demand for a life in which the inherent dignity and worth of each human being will receive respect and protection. (p. 4) This type of biopsychosocial theory of human needs is based in moral realism (Borrmann, 2009). The basic idea of the ethical theory of moral realism is that values are grounded in the nature of humans.…”

Section: The Universal Basis Of Social Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Holistic Focus of Social Work. The Interdependence of Global, National, and Local Perspectives in the Global Definition of Social Work

Borrmann¹

2020

Social Development Issues

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The question raised in this article is whether or not there is a global holistic focus on social work, even though social work is practiced mostly in a localized context and therefore in very different national, regional, and local cultural settings. The global definition of social work is a key document in this discussion regarding the connection between global and local interdependency because it claims to define global social work by definition on the one hand but on the other hand must find ways to integrate local social work practices. Interestingly, this connection can only be found implicitly in the definition. The article will focus on the underlying debate of cultural relativism and universalism and how a biopsychosocial theory of human needs can be one possible basis for the holistic focus of social work proposed in the definition itself.

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“…We see that ethical principles and features of agency (Clark 2000), such as respect, knowledge, skill, legitimate and authorized social workers, relationships based on trust, collaborative, accountable, shared responsibility, clear communication, reputability and a creditable agency are important in constructing everyday ethics in family social work. Human needs are the roots of values, and the function of norms is to protect these needs (Borrmann 2010). Clark (2000) noted that in the field of family social work practice, families' needs are not only physical care and safety but include housing, health, education, loving parenting and social relationships outside the family.…”

Section: Everyday Ethics In Family Social Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

The constructions of everyday ethics in Lithuanian family social work practices

Motiečienė

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Laitinen

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Skaffari

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2019

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[full article and abstract in English] The aim of this study was to shed light on family social work through analyzing the insights of Lithuanian social workers about the ethical questions that emerge during their daily practices. Social workers’ ethical considerations are analyzed in the framework of “doing ethics.” Ethics work also pays attention to the broader political and social contexts behind the processes that happen within families. Our qualitative research was carried out in three of the largest Lithuanian cities: Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 family social workers. The research findings showed that family social workers construct ethical questions through discursive themes, such as the dignity of the client and societal inequalities – especially poverty issues and social control and support. Ethical dilemmas arise in the settings where social workers do evaluations and make decisions, and where actions require professional knowledge.

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“…We see that ethical principles and features of agency (Clark 2000), such as respect, knowledge, skill, legitimate and authorized social workers, relationships based on trust, collaborative, accountable, shared responsibility, clear communication, reputability and a creditable agency are important in constructing everyday ethics in family social work. Human needs are the roots of values, and the function of norms is to protect these needs (Borrmann 2010). Clark (2000) noted that in the field of family social work practice, families' needs are not only physical care and safety but include housing, health, education, loving parenting and social relationships outside the family.…”

Section: Everyday Ethics In Family Social Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

The constructions of everyday ethics in Lithuanian family social work practices

Motiečienė

¹

,

Laitinen

²

,

Skaffari

³

2019

STEPP

0

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[full article and abstract in English] The aim of this study was to shed light on family social work through analyzing the insights of Lithuanian social workers about the ethical questions that emerge during their daily practices. Social workers’ ethical considerations are analyzed in the framework of “doing ethics.” Ethics work also pays attention to the broader political and social contexts behind the processes that happen within families. Our qualitative research was carried out in three of the largest Lithuanian cities: Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 family social workers. The research findings showed that family social workers construct ethical questions through discursive themes, such as the dignity of the client and societal inequalities – especially poverty issues and social control and support. Ethical dilemmas arise in the settings where social workers do evaluations and make decisions, and where actions require professional knowledge.

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Ethical Dilemmas in Practice

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The Holistic Focus of Social Work. The Interdependence of Global, National, and Local Perspectives in the Global Definition of Social Work

The Holistic Focus of Social Work. The Interdependence of Global, National, and Local Perspectives in the Global Definition of Social Work

The constructions of everyday ethics in Lithuanian family social work practices

The constructions of everyday ethics in Lithuanian family social work practices

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