Ethical Standards In Social Work
Research is vital as the foundation of evidence-based practice, which is imperative within social work to help the promotion of well-being, maintain dignity and overcome difficulties. Ethical standards form a fundamental part of social work practice and, likewise in research, it must reflect the same ethical principles which puts participants’ best interests as its core. These promote values which are essential when working with marginalised groups within society, including establishing trust, accountability, mutual respect and fairness (Resnik, 2011). This essay not only discusses the importance of complying with ethical standards within research, but it also analyses several key aspects which need fulfilling during both the design and conducting
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Even in early social work it was considered that support had increased effectiveness because values and ethics, such as respect, dignity and justice, encouraged positive frames of mind, and therefore personal well-being (Reamer, 2013:167). This ideology grew to the level encapsulated within modern day guidelines which puts service users’ best interests at the heart of practice. Not only do social workers safeguard service users from risk of harm, but they address issues which may damage personal health. The ultimate aim is to help users develop, physically, emotionally and mentally, and be better equipped to live content and potentially independent lives where they are capable of solving future issues themselves. Person-centred care is effective as it empowers the service user by getting them involved in the support process, for example, by asking what they hope to accomplish; listening to their concerns; allowing choices and, in line with best interests, acting on as many as possible. This type of practice shows people respect; that their dignity and privacy are paramount, whilst equally too is the right to make their own decisions after being provided adequate information. These experiences lead to increased confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem. Whilst also establish new found skills, such as independence, resiliency and effective coping strategies (BASW, 2012; HSPS; 2008; TCSW,
Even in early social work it was considered that support had increased effectiveness because values and ethics, such as respect, dignity and justice, encouraged positive frames of mind, and therefore personal well-being (Reamer, 2013:167). This ideology grew to the level encapsulated within modern day guidelines which puts service users’ best interests at the heart of practice. Not only do social workers safeguard service users from risk of harm, but they address issues which may damage personal health. The ultimate aim is to help users develop, physically, emotionally and mentally, and be better equipped to live content and potentially independent lives where they are capable of solving future issues themselves. Person-centred care is effective as it empowers the service user by getting them involved in the support process, for example, by asking what they hope to accomplish; listening to their concerns; allowing choices and, in line with best interests, acting on as many as possible. This type of practice shows people respect; that their dignity and privacy are paramount, whilst equally too is the right to make their own decisions after being provided adequate information. These experiences lead to increased confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem. Whilst also establish new found skills, such as independence, resiliency and effective coping strategies (BASW, 2012; HSPS; 2008; TCSW,