Investigation of Social Work Students' Problem Areas and Help Seeking Behaviors
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the problems
of social work students and their help seeking behaviors. The questionnaire
form prepared by the researchers was used as data collection tool in the study
which was designed according to the quantitative research design. Within the
scope of the research, 205 students who have been studying at Selcuk University
Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Social Work were reached. As a result
of the study, it was concluded that social work students had the most problems
related to the future anxiety. Although social work students generally try to
solve the problems they face, it is seen that they apply to professional help
resources in case of health problems. It has been concluded that the students
studying in social work department, which is defined as a professional help
profession, have no prejudices against receiving professional help and have
access to professional help resources partially. Social work students stated
that social work education has raised awareness about the problems and raise
awareness about the sources of help. In relation to the research results it is
emphasized that psychological
counseling and guidance units in the universities should be expanded and
students should be made aware of the various problem areas and sources of professional
help.
Keywords
Social work,social work education,students’ problems,help seeking behaviour
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