The Influences on Practice in Social Care: An Australian Study

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Darracott, R., Lonne, Bob, Cheers, Brian and Wagner, Ingrid. 2019. "The Influences on Practice in Social Care: An Australian Study." Human Services Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance. 43 (1), pp. 16-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2018.1564713
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The Influences on Practice in Social Care: An Australian Study

Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsDarracott, R., Lonne, Bob, Cheers, Brian and Wagner, Ingrid
Journal TitleHuman Services Organizations Management, Leadership and Governance
Journal Citation43 (1), pp. 16-40
Number of Pages24
Year01 Jan 2019
PublisherRoutledge
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN2330-3131
2330-314X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2018.1564713
Web Address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23303131.2018.1564713
Abstract

Much of the discourse regarding social care practice focuses on the differences between the various professions, practice fields, geographical, and organizational contexts involved in the provision of social care. This study surveyed Australian social care practitioners’ (N = 438) perceptions of influence on their practice and what similarities and differences existed in these perceptions. Eighteen influential factors were identified with minimal differences across the participants’ profession, practice field, organizational sector, or geographical context. These findings suggest that a common ground of experience exists that can be used as a basis for critical discussions and interdisciplinary practice and, thereby, provide a foundation for more consistent and integrated service delivery and outcomes.

KeywordsInfluence; practice; social care; social work; human services; interdisciplinary
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440902. Counselling, wellbeing and community services
440999. Social work not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsQueensland University of Technology
University of New England
James Cook University
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