Navigating Ethical Challenges in Social Media: Social Work Student and Practitioner Perspectives |
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Authors: | Ellen Beaumont Polly Chester Hayley Rideout |
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Institution: | 1. School of Human Services and Social Work, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australiaellen.beaumont@griffithuni.edu.au;3. Centre for National Research on Disability &4. Rehabilitation, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia;5. School of Human Services and Social Work, Griffith University, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe portable, accessible nature of technology affords social workers opportunities to venture outside traditional service contexts by engaging in the virtual realm. This qualitative article uses two small-scale exploratory case studies to investigate the concept of ethical challenges in online peer networking and blogging by a social work student and social work practitioner. The article seeks to address the opportunities for and complexities of navigating technology and social media, while also emphasising the need for social workers to acquire a range of skills and competencies, and use well-established frameworks to engage in ethical online practice. |
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Keywords: | E-Professionalism Social Work Technology Ethics Social Media Blogging |
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