ABSTRACT

Social action is an ethical mandate, but the literature suggests that social work’s engagement in activities that remedy systemic social injustices have been inadequate. This study examined the social action of Master of Social Work graduates. Social workers who concentrated on macro practice felt more confident in nine competencies found to be common to this method. Enhanced social action was reported by macro social workers. Seven macro practice competencies were related to increased social action frequency. Educators must strive for a more inclusive curricular approach, regardless of concentration, to ensure that all graduates have the requisite skills for social change.

摘要

社会行为是一项道德规范，但文献表明，社会工作对纠正系统性社会不公正现象的活动的参与不足。本研究考察了社会工作硕士毕业生的社会行为。专注于宏观实践的社会工作者对这种方法共有的九种能力感到更加自信。宏观社会工作者报告说，社会行动得到了加强。七个宏观实践能力与增加的社会行为频率有关。无论集中精力如何，教育工作者都必须努力采取更具包容性的课程方法，以确保所有毕业生都具备应对社会变革的必要技能。