Digital social work or e-social work? Towards social work in a digital environment

Daniel Markovič (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

The goal of this paper is to summarise and remark on contemporary issues of emerging social work in the digital environment, which were accelerated by social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the concepts of e-social work and digital social work. We debate where the boundaries of social work in the digital environment are and whether it constitutes a new, distinct branch of social work. We investigate the process and barriers to enhancing social workers’ digital capabilities (using the Technology Acceptance Model, SAMR theory, and Digital Natives-Digital Immigrants contexts). We analyse the key advantages and disadvantages of social work in the online setting.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference SOCIETY. HEALTH. WELFARE
EditorsLolita Vilka, Justīne Krūmiņa
PublisherEDP Sciences
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference: "Society. Health. Welfare." - Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia
Duration: 29 Mar 202331 Mar 2023
Conference number: 9
https://rw2023.rsu.lv/events/9th-international-multidisciplinary-research-conference-societyhealthwelfare

Publication series

NameSHS Web of Conferences
PublisherEDP Sciences
ISSN (Electronic)2261-2424

Conference

Conference9th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference: "Society. Health. Welfare."
Abbreviated titleSHW
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRiga
Period29/03/2331/03/23
OtherResearch week 2023
Internet address

Field of Science*

  • 5.9 Other social sciences
  • 1.2 Computer and information sciences

Publication Type*

  • 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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