| Examining the curricula for entry-level social workers in aging-related fields. | |
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PMID: 19308834 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The rapidly growing older population necessitates the provision of more gerontological social workers. This study evaluates the social work programs that are offered by a university in Hong Kong, based on separate surveys of alumni and employers. It also examines the effects of alumni background characteristics on perceived training adequacy. The training is found to be moderately adequate in preparing the alumni for practice in aging-related jobs, but there is a need to improve the existing curricula. Implications for the improvement of the curricula and suggestions for further studies are also discussed. |
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Authors:
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Ambrose Ma |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of gerontological social work Volume: 52 ISSN: 0163-4372 ISO Abbreviation: J Gerontol Soc Work Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-24 Completed Date: 2009-06-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7903311 Medline TA: J Gerontol Soc Work Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 315-29 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. amma@hkucc.hku.hk |
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Adult Career Choice Curriculum* Female Health Services for the Aged / manpower* Hong Kong Humans Male Middle Aged Professional Competence* Questionnaires Social Work / education* |
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