Showing papers in "International Social Work in 1982"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors conducted a research study from the perspective of an expatriate living and working within the United Kingdom, describing the phenomenon of living in a different culture.
Abstract: tional costs, both groups have addressed themselves to such central issues .as, criteria for selection, pre-departure preparation, incountry orientation, types of problems encouritered once in the field and possible solutions, re-entry training; and postevaluation of the overseas experience. Terms such as-&dquo;pre-departure orientation&dquo;, &dquo;culture shock&dquo;, &dquo;U‘ curve of adjustment&dquo;, ~‘re-entry crisis&dquo;; &dquo;cross-cultural counseling&dquo;, and &dquo;third culture children&dquo; have emerged from investigative efforts to describe. the phenomenon of living in a different culture.1 ’Very few, if any, research studies have been conducted from the perspective of an expatriate living and working within the
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TL;DR: In this article, an alternative self-reliant development strategy is examined and recommended within the economic, political and social conditions prevailing in Zimbabwe, and community development is suggested as an important instrument of facilitating and accelerating the development process.
Abstract: [Development theory and policy have been the subject of discussion in both the developed and the under-developed countries. The implementation of these policies have varied from one country to another. The central and critical question that is often raised is whether there is development among and within the poorest sections of society.The new trend in development process particularly in the third world countries, is that, citizens should be involved in decision making, planning and implementation of programmes of action.This paper provides a critical analysis of various theories of development and shows through examples, how they have failed in third world countries. An alternative self-reliant development strategy is examined and recommended within the economic, political and social conditions prevailing in Zimbabwe. Community Development is suggested as an important instrument of facilitating and accelerating the development process.The use of external aid is not encouraged because it does not trickle ...
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TL;DR: In this article, a questionnaire based on the Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck approach to the definition and measurement of value orientations was administered to 231 Israeli and 135 American students, as well as 21 Israeli and 23 American faculty of professional schools of social work.
Abstract: Cross-cultural studies of social work programs indicate that social workers in different countries differ in setting priorities, designing service delivery systems, and in their choices of practice interventions. Although there may be agreement on abstract concepts such as the dignity of the individual, the right to self-deter mination, etc., the operationalization of these concepts in actual programs and practice differ widely among social workers in different countries. This study represents an initial effort to identify differences in social work students and faculty in two countries, Israel and the United States. A questionnaire based on the Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck approach to the definition and measurement of value orientations was administered to 231 Israeli and 135 American students, as well as 21 Israeli and 23 American faculty of professional schools of social work. Significant differences were found between Israeli students and faculty and the U.S. students and faculty on dominant value pattern...
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TL;DR: In the history of higher education's response to the growth and learning needs of students, numerous political, economic, religious and cultural factors have influenced the way students were defined by the institution, and have dictated the range of needs considered legitimate for adult learning.
Abstract: In the history of higher education's response to the growth and learning needs of students, numerous political, economic, religious and cultural factors have influenced the way students were defined by the institution, and have dictated the range of needs considered legitimate for adult learning. The authors will outline major trends in higher education's history as the full range of psycho logical, social, physical and spiritual needs of students have been variously defined and addressed within traditional academic programs. The authors will also suggest the relevance of a holistic perspective on a wide range of differing needs as this relates particularly to human service professions. Research will be briefly cited to help document one way of assessing the degree to which academic pro grams, in fact, address either a wide or narrow range of needs for growth and learning among students.
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TL;DR: The design and operation factors that have proven successful from the collective experiences of social service agencies and their lessons learned are included and correlated to various operating and system design criterion.
Abstract: This paper presents the systems approach for the design and operation of a social service information system. Because the information technology hasn't been widely accepted throughout the social service profession, the assimilation of its benefits is only beginning to be realized. The paper includes the design and operation factors that have proven successful from the collective experiences of social service agencies and their lessons learned. This paper cites an example of an agency which subscribes to these factors for success. The evolving need for human services information systems is delineated as well as the major forces contributing to system development. Lastly, those factors related to informa tion system success are presented and correlated to various operating and system design criterion.
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TL;DR: The author especially made an attempt not only to describe the maternal health care problems such as mortality, morbidity, and utilization of health care services which exist today in rural communities of South Korea, but also to make suggestions as to the ways of improving the conditions of the health care Services.
Abstract: [In recent years, overall health conditions in Korea seem to be gradually improving along with the relatively rapid growth of the national economy and the continuing efforts of social development. The rural health situation, however, is still far behind that of many other developing nations.The author especially made an attempt not only to describe the maternal health care problems such as mortality, morbidity, and utilization of health care services which exist today in rural communities of South Korea, but also to make suggestions as to the ways of improving the conditions of the health care services.]
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TL;DR: Social program evaluation is becoming increasingly sophisticated in its reliance on experimental, quasi-experimental and pre-experimentation designs as mentioned in this paper. Yet, most of the formal work in this area contin...
Abstract: Social programme evaluation is becoming increasingly sophisticated in its reliance on experimental, quasi-experimental and pre-experimental designs. Yet, most of the formal work in this area contin...
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TL;DR: The International Council on Social g Welfare (ICSW) has in recent years taken a number of steps to strengthen and develop its effectiveness in the international social development arena, probably the best known, and most dramatic, of these as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: * Project Consultant to ICSW on Development & Strengthening National Councils on Social Welfare;\" Visiting Fellow, Social Welfare Research Centre, University of N.S.W., Sydney; President, Youth Affairs Council of Australia and Chairperson, Institute for Community Resource Development (Australia). HE International Council on Social g Welfare (ICSW) has in recent years taken a number of steps to strengthen and develop its effectiveness in the international social development arena. Probably the best known, and most dramatic, of these
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on frequently observed difficulties in seleeting and utilizing planning teams, discovering and properly assessing agency data, and using creative and open-minded perspectives in defining tasks and arenas for flexible program planning.
Abstract: At a time in the history of social services where demands for accountability place increasing pressure on agency administrators and planners, a discussion of problems in organizing and conducting effective planning activities may create awareness of typical errors in logical and relevant decision making in establishing goals and objectives for agency programs.This discussion will focus on frequently observed difficulties in seleeting and utilizing planning teams, discovering and properly assessing agency data, and using creative and open-minded perspectives in defining tasks and arenas for flexible program planning. Along with this outline of problem areas, the author will also suggest some simple methods to avoid common roadblocks, and to more effectively utilize staff input, agency information and logical decision making processes to engineer sound programs as a result of good planning.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe social work education in the Federal Republic of Germany and how it is implemented in the Fachhochschulen, a type of profesional school initiated in 1970/71.
Abstract: This article describes social work education in the Federal Republic of Germany and how it is implemented in the Fachhochschulen, a type of profes sional school initiated in 1970/71. Following description of the educational system in Germany and the structural location of the Fachhochschulen consideration is given to curriculum and its organization within the Katholische Stiftungsfachho chschule in Munich as an example. Some comparisons are made to social work education in the United States.