Simpson, J. (2017) Staying in touch in the digital era: New social work practice. Journal of Technology in Human Services. 35(1), pp. 86-98. 1522-8835.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The findings of a small-scale empirical study are drawn upon to explore the concept of social presence and the way in which it can contribute to meeting service users’ expectations of relationship-based social work. Findings from the study highlight the role of mobile communication technologies in establishing social presence with service users and an argument is made for the proactive use of mobile devices as a component of direct practice. However, such emerging digital social work practices will require practitioners, and social work organisations, to respond positively to new ethical and organisational challenges. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | relationship-based social work, social presence, social media, children, families |
| Creators: | Simpson, Jenny |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Applied Social Studies & Sociology |
| Date: | 20 March 2017 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 86-98 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Technology in Human Services |
| Volume: | 35 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Number of Pages: | 12 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2017.1277908 |
| ISSN: | 1522-8835 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/12614 |
Actions (login required)
 |
Edit Item |
Altmetric
Altmetric
Altmetric