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Methods used in Social Development activities Case work (individual work) According to Mary Richard social case work is a process which develops personality through adjustments or through consciously being affected by another individual. Others have defined case work as a Read More …

The social work process is usually carried out in stages. Research This is the process of obtaining facts regarding social problems and their solutions. There are many different research methods applicable in the social work process. The basis research is Read More …

Ethics are rules of right and wrong behaviour. Ethical behaviour is behaviour is right according to a system of morals. Unethical behaviour on the other hand is that which goes against the system. Any set of rules for proper behaviour Read More …

Characteristics of the Social work profession It deals with individuals and communities, who have problems, needs or wants and seeking for help or assistance. Social work aims at being helpful and not to hurt The help given by social work Read More …

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SOCIAL WORK Evolution of social work in developed countries The idea of charity as practiced in social work dates back to ancient times. The practice of providing for the poor is found in most major world religions. Read More …

The word social comes from society meaning “a group of people with a common goal and usually sharing a common way of life.” Social work is any collective and active participation in a given activity with the aim of achieving Read More …

MEANING OF SOCIAL WORK – Click to view THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL WORK – Click to view SOCIAL WORK SKILLS – Click to view SOCIAL WORK ETHICS AND VALUES – Click to view SOCIAL WORK PROCESS – Click to view Read More …

Problem identification Problem conceptualization Problem statement and justification Literature review and theoretical perspectives Objectives of a research Study designs Problem identification Researcher should research problems since there are a lot of problems that can be identified and studied. It should Read More …

Variable Its measurable characteristic assumes different values among the subject. It is therefore a logical way of exercising a particular attribute in a subject. Some variables are attribute theories that are expressed in kilograms e.g. age expresses in years, weight Read More …

Social research refers to extensive, investigative inquiry or a critical examination of a given phenomenon. Therefore, it implies that it is an exhaustive study, investigation or experimentation following some logical sequence. It also involves a critical analysis of existing conclusions Read More …