NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1379254
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5811
Professional Values, Gatekeeping, and Motivations for Seeking the MSW Degree
Osteen, Philip; Morris, R. C.; Castillo, Jason; Baffour, Tiffany D.
Journal of Social Work Education, v59 n1 p66-77 2023
This research examines professional values and individuals' decisions to pursue social work education, with gatekeeping as a mediator of this relationship. Motivations are derived from Community of Practice theory: community, domain, practice, and skills. MSW students (N=528) were recruited across the U.S. Structural equation modeling was used to test associations among motivation and values factors. The latent variable values consisted of the Professional Opinion scale, the Humanitarian--Egalitarian scale, and the Social Change Mission scale. The four latent motivation factors come from the PSWCOP scale. Mixed results were obtained based on the four hypotheses tied to each motivation type. Implications for education, research, and practice are explored, particularly in the context of how different perspectives on gatekeeping affect decisions based on endorsement of professional values.
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A