Theories of social work

 Theories of social work

Social work is a profession based on practices and educational ventures that encourage social advancement or change, societal integration, freedom of people, and their general progress. Human rights and responsibilities, canons of social justice, and social responsibility are the backbones of social work (Craib,2015). This kind of work focuses on assisting the less fortunate in society. There are several theories for social work; these theories are backed up by scientific evidence. Arguments of social work illustrate the behavior of humans by explaining the way human beings interact and respond to various stimuli. Social work theories include the systems learning theory, the psychosocial development theory, and rational choice theory, among others.  The social work theories have numerous benefits hence their great importance.

Theories of social work are crucial in the actual working of social work. The approach makes a distinction of social work from the methods that lack scientific support. Theoretical parts give social work professional that provides workers with the ideological and tools that enhance competence (Doel& Shardlow,2012). Application of theory to practice in social work is quite beneficial, especially to the workers. Firstly, it helps to elaborate on the situation of clients and the prediction of their character. Secondly, it provides a point where social workers can begin. Thirdly, the social work theories help workers to have a systematic organization of work, thus reducing the problems associated with practice (Gould& Taylor,2017). Fourthly, workers are prepared to emergencies and shortcomings, thus enhancing their accountability to work. Finally, social workers can conceptualize customer challenges and therefore have proper solutions.

An eclectic approach or eclecticism in social work is the accumulation of ideas from various theories of social work; the arguments may be complementary or contradictory. Eclecticism is a form of expounding on characters of human beings and mechanism for dealing with it. The primary beneficiaries of complex interventions are the customers because they perceive it as special treatment. Diverse social workers are keen to use analytical procedures to satisfy customer needs.

References

Craib, I. (2015). Modern social theory. Routledge.

Doel, M., & Shardlow, S. M. (2012). Modern social work practice: Teaching and learning in practice settings. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd..

Gould, N., & Taylor, I. (2017). Reflective learning for social work: research, theory and practice. Routledge.