ERIC Number: EJ1147323
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Publication Date: 2017
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The Place of Place in Social Work: Rethinking the Person-in-Environment Model in Social Work Education and Practice
Akesson, Bree; Burns, Victoria; Hordyk, Shawn-Renee
Journal of Social Work Education, v53 n3 p372-383 2017
Social work's traditional emphasis on the individual in the context of social environments has resulted in a neglect of the person in the context of physical environments. This conceptual article addresses this oversight by presenting three subconcepts of place--place attachment, place identity, and territoriality--and draws on research examples with marginalized populations to illustrate the possibilities for understanding and integrating these concepts into social work. We ultimately argue for a shift toward an emphasis on place as a fresh avenue of inquiry to broaden and enhance social work education and practice.
Descriptors: Social Work, Educational Practices, Educational Environment, Place Based Education, Educational History, Fundamental Concepts, Attachment Behavior, Social Environment, Physical Environment, Homeless People, Older Adults, Urban Environment, Immigrants, War, Political Influences, Higher Education, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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