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Family-Oriented Approach in Social Work: a Rationale and Professional Reflections

Author(s): Natalia Hristova-Mihaylova, Maya Tcholakova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Family and social welfare, Economic development, Environmental interactions, Globalization, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: social work; family-oriented approach in social work

Summary/Abstract: This article reviews and analyzes theoretical and practical arguments for introducing a family-oriented approach in social work. The focus is put on how social work is aimed at supporting families at risk, the basic characteristics and principles of the family-oriented approach, and the perception of professionals towards its application. Results of an empirical study among social service practitioners are presented. The data are interpreted according to the understandingand critical factors affecting the implementation of the family-оriented approach. The results show a tendency towards developing an awareness of the basic characteristics and principles of the family-oriented approach as well as a tendency to use it. Key factors that facilitate and hamper its application are identified, along with the predominant view of the practice in working with families as ineffective.

  • Issue Year: 91/2019
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 814-834
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Bulgarian