[OB] Chapter 4: Philosophical and Value Foundation of Social Work Flashcards
They are formulayiond of preferred behavior held by individuals or groups
Value/Values
____ is defined as that worth which man attaches to certain things, systems, or persons within the realm of usefulness, truth, goodness or beauty.
Value
Refers to what is thought to be, as confirmed by reality.
Knowledge
The dictionary defines this term as the ability, expertness, or proficiency gained from practice and knowledge.
Skills
Social work is based on the belief that man has ____________
dignity & worth
Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man
In the naturalistic view, a man is part of nature. He can be studied and be understood scientifically as we do the rest of nature, so that if we know all that science could teach us we could fully account for man and his behavior.
Natural vs. Transcendental View
Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man
Being social, men aspire to live on good terms with others, to be part of and to contribute to group life, making personal goals subservient to group goals. As asocial beings, they are discreet individuals who come together to form groups for their mutual protection and safety. As anti-social beings, men are viewed as inherently self-seeking, egotistical, out to extend personal gain at the expense of others.
Man as Social, Asocial, or Anti-Social
Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man
Man is viewed as capable of reason, of rational analysis and choice.
Democracy’s view of man
Dominant Filipino Values
Defined as being taken by one’s fellows for what one is, or believes he is, and being treated in accordance with this status.
Social Acceptance
Dominant Filipino Values
A facility at getting along with others in such a way as to avoid outward signs of conflict
Smooth Interpersonal Relations (SIR)
Dominant Filipino Values
“SIR” is acquired by three (3) means
(1) pakikisama
(2) euphemism
(3) go-between (tulay)
Dominant Filipino Values
Is a term used to refer to the sensitivity to personal affront and functions to protect the individual against loss of social acceptance
Amor Propio
Dominant Filipino Values
This value is believed to be facilitated through the following: sacrificing individual interest for the good of the family, parental striving to give their children an education even at great cost to themselves, older children sacrificing for the younger siblings etc.
Emotional Closeness and Security in a Family
Dominant Filipino Values
The belief is that families will remain close if someone exerts firm authority, and that such person must be respected and obeyed.
The authority value
Dominant Filipino Values
This value attaches major importance to the personal factor which guarantees intimacy, warmth, and security of kinship and friends in getting things done.
Personalism
Dominant Filipino Values
This value literally means debt of gratitude
Utang na loob
Dominant Filipino Values
This is a cultural belief that a person must suffer before he can gain happiness, and related to it is that which many still believe, that women, particularly, must suffer in silence.
Patience, suffering, and endurance
9 Principles of Social Work
(Felix Biestek)
(1) Acceptance
(2) Non-judgemental attitude
(3) Individualization
(4) Purposeful expression of feelings
(5) Controlled emotional involvement
(6) Confidentiality
(7) Self-determination
(Mendoza)
(8) Worker self-awareness
(9) Client participation
What SW Principle is being described?
“The main idea in this principle is that the individual (or group or community) who is in economic, personal, or social need, has the right to determine what his needs are and how they should be met.”
self-determination
What SW Principle is applied being described?
“The worker builds upon and utilizes the client’s strengths. A wise move would be to have the client understand from the beginning that his participation is expected.”
Client participation / participation of the client in problem-solving
The principle involves the “recognition and understanding of each client’s unique qualities and differential use of principles and methods in assisting each toward a better adjustment
individualization
The idea behind the principle is to provide the client protection, within the limits of the law, from harm that might result from his divulging information to the worker.
confidentiality
