Community Perceptions Of Social Workers

Author

Robert Veigel

Graduation Semester and Year

2009

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Beverly M Black

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the community's perceptions of the social work profession. The study explored five specific areas: 1) view of social work; 2) roles of social workers; 3) community preference's for seeking help; 4) social work's value to community; and 5) sources of perceptions of social work. A survey was administered to parents and guardians of students at a local elementary during a school function. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. In contrast to previous studies, findings suggest that the view of social work is generally positive. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the professional job roles and abilities of social workers. Further studies need to be done within ethnic and at-risk communities to determine how to best reach those communities in order to provide services.

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

Recommended Citation

Veigel, Robert, "Community Perceptions Of Social Workers" (2009). Social Work Theses. 47.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/socialwork_theses/47