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• Infokommunikációs technológiák használata a szociális munka gyakorlatában

  Anikó Panna Tóth

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  363

  The article examines how the growing use of ICT affect social work practice, from online counseling to community work and advocacy. I will discuss the changes required of social workers; what kind of skills, competencies and literacy they need to ensure high quality, professional, value driven, and ethical practice. The question to be answered is: what difficulties are presented when integrating technology, and what can be done to assist both practioner and client to optimally achieve that integration. Examples of current and future utilization opportunities, as well as the strengths of applying new technology in social work practice will be presented. Weaknesses, limitations, contraindications and the potential pitfalls of technology usage will also be discussed. A short introduction to the Hungarian and the international professional policies, standards, guidelines and Codes of Ethics on ICT based social work practice and telemental health will be provided as a framework in which to consider these important questions.

• Professzionális és etikus IKT-használat a szociális munka gyakorlatában – a nemzetközi ajánlások áttekintése

  Anikó Panna Tóth

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  212

  The article examines the use of information and communication technology in social work practice, from online counseling to community work and advocacy. I will discuss − according to professional organization’s policies, guidelines, standards and codes of ethics – what the requirements of a professional, value driven and ethical practice. I introduce the key areas of integration of ICT into social work practice, these are: ensure access (both practioners and clients), appropiate regulation and financing, the role of the higher and continuing education of establishing essential competencies, and the ethical questions and issues.

• A szociális szakemberek digitális technológia és közösségi média használata

  Anikó Panna Tóth

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  623

  The study presents the results of research on the use of digital technology and social media by social professionals. The research was carried out using a quantitative method, 337 social professionals filled out the questionnaire. I examined the attitudes and needs of social professionals, IT proficiency, digital literacy, characteristics of social media use, with reference to online contact with clients and conscious media use. According to the results, the attitudes of social professionals are positive about the use of technology. Online contact with clients is very common, however, most institutions do not have any recommendations or regulations in this regard. 7 out of 10 respondents never participated in IT, digital competence development training and most of them consider that they did not receive adequate training in the use of info communication technologies during their studies. They see a need to support the procurement of new tools and programs and they would need guidelines, recommendations on the use of technology and social media. The study concludes with a summary of the research results and the formulation of development proposals.