The professionalization of Iranian hospital social workers
Introduction: Identity is formed through our understanding of ourselves and what others perceive of our actions and how we do things. Formation of professional identity includes development, advancement and socialization through social learning of specific knowledge and skills obtained within th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advances in Medical Education and Professionalism |
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| Online Access: | http://jamp.sums.ac.ir/index.php/JAMP/article/view/920 |
| Summary: | Introduction: Identity is formed through our understanding of
ourselves and what others perceive of our actions and how we do
things. Formation of professional identity includes development,
advancement and socialization through social learning of specific
knowledge and skills obtained within the context of professional
roles, new attitudes and values.
Methods: This qualitative study used content analysis approach
to explain the professionalization process of 22 social workers
working in 14 public hospitals in Tehran based on their
experiences. The data were collected through semi-structured
interviews, observation and writing in the field.
Results: Eleven categories and three themes of entry into the
profession, identity formation, and identity ownership were
extracted out of data analysis. Revealing the process, barriers and
facilitators of professionalization of hospital social workers was
the results of this study.
Conclusion: Certain individual characteristics were factors
for the tendency of participants to choose this profession. The
participants’ understanding of their profession was formed, when
studying in the university through learning relevant knowledge,
skills, views and professional expectations. Achieving a single
identity and professional pride and self-esteem are achievements
of identity ownership. |
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| ISSN: | 2322-2220 2322-3561 |