Deconstructing Mason’s (un)safe (un)certainty

2021 ◽  
pp. 263440412110498
Author(s):  
Richard Mc Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Word Choice ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Systemic Psychotherapy ◽  
Over Time

Barry Manson’s safe uncertainty framework has had a significant influence on the fields of systemic psychotherapy and systemic social work. His original 1993 paper has been cited more than 300 times, and a range of interpretations offered and applications proffered. I offer a deconstructive reading of Mason’s 1993 paper, in order to better understand this phenomenon. I focus on issues of style, rhetoric, expositional emphasis, and word choice – why does Mason choose ‘safe’ rather than ‘secure’? Using analysis by Boholm and colleagues, I set out the semantic pros and cons of using ‘safe’ and ‘secure,’ arguing that, on balance, ‘secure’ is the more appropriate word for Mason’s purposes. I then explore Mason’s reporting of practice, in particular the shift over time from indirect to direct reporting of speech. I argue this shift underpins efforts by Mason to clarify his use of safe uncertainty. Mason’s changing use of voice strongly supports the claim that his framework should not be applied to the analysis of, or responses to safeguarding, risk and protection dilemmas, for which more appropriate frameworks are available.

The right to the night sky in punitive enclosure context

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 402-403
Author(s):  
Natalia Guevara ◽  
Rodrigo F. Haack ◽  
Victoria B. Acosta ◽  
María A. Senn ◽  
Carolina A. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Juvenile Detention ◽  
Educational Science ◽  
La Plata ◽  
Detention Centers ◽  
National University ◽  
Night Sky ◽  
The Right ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThe “Right to the night sky” outreach project holds astronomy workshops for children and teens deprived of their liberty in juvenile detention centers. It is carried out by an interdisciplinary group of students, graduates, and teachers of Astronomy, Geophysics, Educational Science, Law, Psychology, Social Work, and Social Communication. It’s has been accredited and recognized by the Faculty of Astronomical and Geophysical Sciences, and the National University of La Plata (Argentina) since the year 2014. This work presents the diverse activities developed in the project, the methodologies used, and an analysis of how the project evolved, grew, and expanded over time, continuing what has already been presented by Charalambous et al. (2014) and Haack et al. (2019)

scholarly journals Evaluation of Methodology: Qualitative Studies about Mobile Technology Implementation in Education

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Tsoghik Grigoryan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Over Time

The description and understanding of the learning has changed significantly over time and is still in its transformational modern stage, which necessitates exploration and investigation of the pros and cons of innovative changes in the field of education. Some teachers resist those changes and do not feel comfortable teaching through or with mobile technology as they do not want to look incompetent when they are unable to troubleshoot. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the methodology of qualitative studies conducted on the integration of mobile technology in language classroom and teachers’ attitudes towards using technology in teaching. The paper aims at examining 15 studies published in educational journals between 2006 and 2016. The articles discuss two aspects of educational technology: mobile technology integration in education and teachers’ attitudes and professional development for implementing technology in language classroom.

The Science of Social Work Roundtables

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Stone ◽  
Jerry Floersch
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
General Frame ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Over Time

This chapter has three aims. The first is to familiarize readers with the general tenor, proceedings, and discussions at the five “Science in Social Work” roundtables that took place between 2012 and 2016. A key role of these roundtables was to engage in further dialogue that was, in part, sparked by John Brekke’s provocative Aaron Rosen lecture and initial responses to his lecture that were formally presented at the International Invitational Conference on Social Work Education. This summary draws on both published manuscripts and unpublished presentations associated with roundtable activities. It also provides a synthesis of key convergence points that emerged from these discussions. Finally, it situates the roundtable discussions within long-standing debates that have evolved over time concerning the role and status of social work research and knowledge development. This summary and synthesis provides a general frame to structure the chapters included in this volume.

Should You Invest in an Old Bottle of Whisky or in a Bottle of Old Whisky? A Hedonic Analysis of Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky Prices

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Moroz ◽  
Bruno Pecchioli
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Age Effect ◽  
Original Dataset ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Collection Date ◽  
Scotch Whisky ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Jel Classifications

AbstractThis article examines the main determinants of differences in ask prices set by investors for single malt whiskies from Islay in Scotland using an original dataset collected from a web trading platform specializing in whisky investment. We find strong evidence that the vintage age (the number of years between the distillation date and the data collection date) positively affects investor asking prices. More precisely, given that the characteristics of whisky, unlike wine, do not change over time once bottled, we disentangle the vintage age effect by subdividing the vintage age into whisky age (the time spent in the cask) and bottle age (the time spent in the bottle). Our results show that whisky age has a more pronounced impact (8.9% per year on average) than bottle age (6.7%). Other findings include the significant influence of distillery reputation, with a moderating effect for independent bottling (i.e., not in-house by the distiller itself) and a positive impact for cask strength whiskies compared to diluted ones. (JEL Classifications: G11, L15, Q11)

Fields of practice in social work: interim appraisal of a dynamic development

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-25
Author(s):  
Schulze-Krüdener Jörgen
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Global Change ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Market Mechanisms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Over Time ◽  
The Welfare State

In Germany, social work has long been more than what it was originally intended to be; it is more than an emergency support provided outside the school and family. Its fields of practice have changed over time, and analysis of those historical changes show that social work has become a constituent part of the welfare state’s basic provisions and developed a pool of pro-fessional knowledge, while its practitioners have spread into an ever more specialised array of fields. Social work has normalised into a service which modern societies need for their devel-opment and integration. As the welfare state developed its modern influence, occupations in the social sector have become part of the social infrastructure, even if market mechanisms and competition are gradually exerting greater influence in those fields of practice. However, in times of scarcity and global change, the fields of social work practice also face other chal-lenges.

What makes employees engaged with their work? The role of self-efficacy and employee’s perceptions of social context over time

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Consiglio ◽  
Laura Borgogni ◽  
Cristina Di Tecco ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Over Time

Purpose – Work engagement represents an important aspect of employee well-being and performance and has been related to both job and personal resources. The purpose of this paper, based on Social Cognitive Theory, is to emphasize the proactive role of self-efficacy which is hypothesized to predict work engagement, not only directly, but also indirectly through positive changes in employee’s perceptions of social context (PoSC); namely, perceptions of one’s immediate supervisor, colleagues and top management. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of 741 employees of a communication service company completed two questionnaires, with a time interval of three years. Structural equation modeling was performed in order to test the hypothesized model. Findings – Results revealed that, as expected: first, initial self-efficacy predicts work engagement three years later; and second, positive changes in employee’s perceptions of the social work context across the three year period, mediates the relationship between self-efficacy and work engagement. Research limitations/implications – Results relied only upon self-report data. Moreover, each variable was only measured at the time in which it was hypothesized by the conceptual model. Practical implications – The significant role of self-efficacy as a direct and indirect predictor of work engagement suggests the development of training programs centered on the main sources of self-efficacy, specifically focussed on the social work domain. Originality/value – This research provides evidence of the substantial contribution of self-efficacy to work engagement over time. Moreover, the results also support the beneficial effects of self-efficacy through its influence on the improvements in the individuals’ perceptions of their social context.

scholarly journals Preparing for the challenge of efectively distributing leadership: Lessons learned from the creation of a leadership team

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Kathryn Singh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Leadership Team ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Distributed Model ◽  
Leadership Model ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Leadership Lessons ◽  
Over Time

The experience of the author in creating and working with a leadership team over the course of three years in a private Mexican high school is shared. An overview of distributed leadership is provided as the theory underlying the approach taken at this new site. Information is shared on the actual institutional context of the team as well as the director’s strategy for creating and preparing the team before and during their work. In addition, the author shares the way in which the group evolved over time. Pros and cons for working under a distributed model are discussed as are recommendations for leaders and trainers of leaders. Creating a successful distributed leadership model requires a great deal of thought and effort. It is crucial that members are willing and able to make and implement wise, informed decisions. It is important, as well, to be aware of a new “worldview” that must be developed at the site in order for the work of the group to be accepted and valued.

scholarly journals Complexity Theory, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Change: Augmenting Systems Theory

10.18060/137 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph Woehle
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Dynamics ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Difference Equation ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Edge Of Chaos ◽  
Good Measurement ◽  
Logistic Difference Equation ◽  
Over Time

Social work change processes are addressed in terms of complexity theory and nonlinear dynamics, adding the edge-of-chaos, as well as chaos to the entropy and homeostasis of ecosystems theory. Complexity theory sees the edge-of-chaos as valuable to living systems.A logistic difference equation is utilized to model the nonlinear dynamics of the hypothetical contentment of an individual. The modeling suggests that substantial input would be required to move an individual from homeostasis to the beneficial stage at the edge-of-chaos, but that too much input might result in chaos.With good measurement and data observed over time, social work might benefit from complexity theory and nonlinear dynamics, which are already advancing in related disciplines.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Motivasi Karyawan Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Di Pt. Xyz

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inriana Tiara Agnesia
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Environment Recognition ◽  
Physical Work Environment

The purpose of this research is to find out the variables that affect the employee performances in PT. XYZ. The population consist of employee  of PT. XYZ using probability sampling method that of 127 respondents, 85 (67%) were male and 42 (33%) were women.. Data analysis using multiple regression analysis technique. The results of the testing of hypotheses shows that physical work environment, remuneration, status, social work environment, recognition, supervision, work itself, achievement has significant influence to employee performances.

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