Contemporary perceptions of social work: macro practice in the profession

Calhoun, Molly; Lightfoot, Elizabeth; Okamoto, Katlin; Goodenough, Karen; Zheng, Mingyang

doi:10.1080/10705422.2020.1841702

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“…In contrast to the first hypothesis, which posited that the resilience at work among social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic would be low, the study findings displayed a medium level of resilience. Social work is a helping profession, providing the social workers, as well as other professionals such as medical personnel, psychologists, or other caretakers, with a sense of accomplishment and compassion satisfaction [57,58]. This enhances the RAW, solidarity among responders, and a heightened sense of involvement in an important and fulfilling position, which are all important work resources [47,48].…”

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Resilience at Work, Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Compassion Satisfaction of Social Workers Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ratzon

Farhi

Ratzon

et al. 2022

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Social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are at risk due to exposure to varied populations in need, which may impact their resilience, burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion satisfaction. The study assessed resilience at work, burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion satisfaction among social workers in Israel during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (May to June 2020). A convenience sample of 332 social workers (291 women (87.6%)) filled out an online, structured questionnaire that included demographics, a professional quality of life scale (ProQOL) (including three subscales), and resilience at work (RAW) (including seven subscales). The overall mean of the RAW was medium (m = 71, SD + 8.9) compared to standardized scores. The mean scores of two of the subscales of the RAW, maintaining perspective and staying healthy, were low. The mean scores of the sub-scales of ProQOL were: compassion satisfaction was close to the 50th percentile (M = 48.25); burnout (M = 30.18) and secondary trauma (M = 26.27) were below the 25th percentile. Significant low to medium positive associations were found between all the dependent variables, except for staying healthy. A negative association was identified between compassion satisfaction and burnout, as well as between compassion satisfaction and secondary trauma. High levels of compassion satisfaction and contentment, low levels of secondary trauma, and having a managerial position were predicted to be 40% of the RAW. Lower levels of maintaining perspective, secondary trauma, and being younger predicted 27% of burnout. Higher levels of finding your calling, living authentically, maintaining perspective, interacting cooperatively, being older, and not being a manager predicted 58% of compassion satisfaction. Lower levels of burnout, maintaining perspective, and being younger predicted 36% of secondary trauma. As the COVID-19 pandemic still challenges most societies, policymakers should consider ways to integrate mechanisms that will enhance social workers’ resilience at work.

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Resilience at Work, Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Compassion Satisfaction of Social Workers Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Ratzon

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“…The notion of stress can be found in the literature as the notion of many scientific disciplines. Still, as it is inevitably tied to it, it is mostly connected to jobs where communication and working with people are predominant [ 1 ]. Workload significantly impacts exhaustion, work quality, motivation, and job satisfaction.…”

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“…Once the workload of the social worker becomes too heavy, and the personal well-being is constantly put aside, the burnout risk grows significantly. The burnout may be worsened by feeling tired and vice versa, which is the essential reason social workers and associates recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of both [ 1 ]. Workplace stress was studied as well, and it was pointed out that work management, career advancement, the role of the individual, work tasks, work environment, work conditions, and working in shifts are the most significant groups of stressors.…”

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Exposure to Stress and Burnout Syndrome in Healthcare Workers, Expert Workers, Professional Associates, and Associates in Social Service Institutions

Marković,

Kostić,

Terzić-Supic

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Workplace burnout syndrome is often as sociated with particular aspects of certain job positions, especially those that entail working with people with special needs. The burnout syndrome in healthcare jobs is a serious problem that has grown into an epidemic among healthcare workers and associates. The aim of this research is to assess the presence of stress and burnout syndrome at work with healthcare workers, expert workers, professional associates, and associates in social service institutions in Belgrade. Materials and Methods: This research was conducted in the form of a cross-sectional study of a representative sample in social institutions in Belgrade. It was conducted from March to the end of June of 2023. The sample of the study had 491 participants. The questionnaires used were a structured instrument with social–demographic and social–economic characteristics, workplace characteristics, lifestyle characteristics, and the following questionnaires: DASS-21, Copenhagen, Brief Resilience Scale, and Brief Resilient Coping Scale. Results: The end results indicate the following to be significant risk factors for the occurrence of workplace burnout syndrome: overtime (OR = 2.62; CI = 1.50–4.56), BRS average score (OR = 0.28; CI = 0.17–0.44), DASS21 D heightened depression (OR = 2.09; CI = 1.1–4.04), DASS21 A heightened anxiety (OR = 2.38; CI = 1.34–4.21), and DASS21 S heightened stress (OR = 2.08; CI = 1.11–3.89). The only protective risk factor that stood out was the self-assessment of health levels (OR = 0.60; CI = 0.42–0.85). Conclusion: Overtime is a significant factor associated with workplace burnout. Apart from it, other significant factors associated with workplace burnout were heightened depression, anxiety, and stress levels.

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Changing Public Perceptions and Supporting Improved Working Conditions for the Social Service Workforce: Expert Perspectives from a Global Delphi Study

Akesson

Milne

Canavera

et al. 2021

Journal of Social Service Research

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Contemporary perceptions of social work: macro practice in the profession

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Resilience at Work, Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Compassion Satisfaction of Social Workers Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resilience at Work, Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Compassion Satisfaction of Social Workers Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exposure to Stress and Burnout Syndrome in Healthcare Workers, Expert Workers, Professional Associates, and Associates in Social Service Institutions

Changing Public Perceptions and Supporting Improved Working Conditions for the Social Service Workforce: Expert Perspectives from a Global Delphi Study

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