[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
In its broad sense, this principle means that the social worker is always conscious that her role is to make use of her professional relationship with her client in a way that will enhance primarily the client’s development rather than her own.
worker self-awareness
The relationship between the client and the worker
Client-worker relationship
According to Perlman, it is the condition in which two persons with some interest between them, long term or temporary, interact with feeling
Relationship
The human mind functions in a dualistic way. This conflict between two opposing tendencies within one’s self are manifested in the day-to-day experiences of social workers.
Ambivalence
It is believed to take place when the client unconsciously transfers to the social worker attributes or characteristics of important or powerful persons in his early life.
Transference
This principle is the caseworker’s sensitivity to the clients. feelings ,an understanding of their meaning ,and purposeful, appropriate response to the client’s feelings.
Controlled emotional involvement
This principle is the recognition of the client’s need to express his feelings freely, especially his negative feelings. The worker listens purposefully, neither discouraging nor condemning the expression of these feelings.
Purposeful expression of feelings
This principle is based on the belief that social work does not include assigning guilt or innocence. If the client fears blame and judgment, he will not talk about himself. Not only blame, but also praise and approval, are examples of a judgmental attitude. Blame and praise may have the same effect on a client: to hide a part of himself so as not to be judged.
Nonjudgemental Attitude
In our setting, _____ comes in many forms, such as in the matter of influencing clients to act in the way the worker wants them to act in response to a given situation.
Manipulation
They refer to this as “unity toward outgroups” which means that professionals unite against outsiders who threaten privileges and rewards of the group
Conflicting loyalties
Our culture presents certain ethical dilemmas to the social worker
Cultural and other realities
We realize the need for social workers to engage in ______ that will bring about social reforms which will benefit large segments of our population
Advocacy
________ means recognizing client’s right to
existence importance & value. Involves
respect for the person
Accepting
Forceful & energetic, in constant
motion, advancing the movement to
change.
Dynamic
