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• Misszióból professzió: Bevezető gondolatok a szociális munka esszenciális elemeinek koncepcionális építkezéséről

  Marcell Miletics

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  277

  In this study, I outline the appearance of the mission of American social work in the second half of the 19th century, and then the construction of the conceptual elements of the profe ssion. The choice of cited, typically American authors is also narrowly tailored, however, in my opinion, they give an authentic picture of the conceptual construction of the profession and adequately depict the development arc that the profession, which started from the religious charity and has now matured into a profession and a science, has gone through in the last 125 years. In addition to all this, I also try to answer such questions as, for example, where are the boundaries between religious and professional assistance, what does professionalism mean in social work within a religious community or church, and what is needed for a better integration of spirituality into the professional practice.

• A szakmai identitás, mint a szociálismunkás-képzés egyik kulcskérdése

  Márta B. Erdős

  Balázs Ákos Vass

  Rebeka Jávor

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  1527

  Social worker identity development is a key to helpers’ effectiveness. Institutions of higher education have their own systems to assess knowledge and skills. Measuring attitudes, and emerging autonomy and responsibility remains a challenge, though the developmental level of these latter components are fundamental to the motivations and reflectivity of the practitioner.  Identity Structure Analysis is a method to explore the main elements of professional identity, identity formation and dynamics. Our sample included 57 social work practitioners. Our results indicate that a degree in social work, research and critical thinking were considered of secondary importance as compared to continuous professional development opportunities.  Self-awareness trainings and clinical supervision were identified as key training resources. Based on our results, curriculum development should include considerations on professional identity development. Continuing professional education, trainings, mentoring, and clinical supervision are essential resources for social worker practitioners during their career.

• Mi a gondoskodáspolitika?

  Sándor Meleg

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  456

  Care policy emerged as a new concept in 2021 within the domestic social welfare system and the world of social sciences that underpin it. In recent years, it has been institutionalized in several stages, continuously in new areas. In the study, we attempt to define and analyze the content of care policy based on two foundational textbooks published at the end of 2024 and related publications, highlighting the essential content elements and the differences from the system of social work and social policy. Care policy is characterized by a contradictory, ambivalent relationship with the concepts of social policy and social work; it simultaneously seeks to consider itself as an organic, qualitatively progressive continuation of them, while at several points it firmly denies their fundamental principles and values. The monitoring and interpretation of the development of care policy is of paramount importance for the social policy and social work in Hungary.