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Social workers are professionals dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities as they navigate social, emotional and economic challenges. Their role blends practical problem-solving with empathy and evidence-based approaches, often drawing on psychology to understand motivation, attachment and resilience. In today’s training landscape, social work education increasingly incorporates digital tools, recognizing that technology is not just a delivery channel but also a behavioral context. This shift expands the social worker’s skillset to include online rapport building, culturally sensitive communication across platforms and ethical management of digital boundaries. Through a combination of theory, practice and reflection, modern social workers prepare to meet clients where they are — whether in clinics, communities or virtual spaces.
The desire to lead out of a sense of duty or responsibility is a Social-normative motivation.
Deutsch: Sozialisation / Español: Socialización / Português: Socialização / Français: Socialisation / Italiano: Socializzazione
Socialisation in psychology refers to the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalise the values, norms, behaviours, and social skills necessary to interact effectively within their society or culture. It plays a critical role in shaping personality, identity, and social functioning.
Deutsch: Gesellschaft
Society refers to the social relationships, customs, and institutions that shape the way people live their lives and interact with one another. Society includes the norms, values, and expectations that guide behavior and shape the way people think and feel about themselves and others.