Male Social Work Students: Common Dispositions, Motivations, Experiences and Barriers impacting their Career Choice
David Galley
Abstract:This research article contributes to the literature concerning the gender imbalance within social work and the sparsity of male social work practitioners. It argues for increased gender balance within the profession and reports on a qualitative research study, which garnered the perceptions and experiences of thirty-four male social work students and alumni. Participants were drawn from six universities across the UK. Qualitative data were collated using semi-structured interviews, surveys, field observations … Show more
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