Review

AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY

Volume: 8 Number: 2 December 31, 2025
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AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY

Abstract

This article examines the interdisciplinary nature of social work and its connection to ecological studies. Social work, traditionally rooted in social sciences, has limited integration with disciplines like the natural sciences. Ecology, an interdisciplinary field, bridges the natural and social sciences, addressing complex systems involving economic, social, and biophysical dimensions. The article argues for expanding social work's interdisciplinary boundaries by incorporating ecological perspectives into social work education. The article uses a theoretical analysis of interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing on literature from social work, ecology, and related fields. This article emphasizes that collaboration between social work and ecological studies enhances the profession's ability to address environmental and sustainability challenges. By integrating ecological perspectives, social work education can foster an understanding of human-environment interactions and develop the skills needed to tackle complex ecological issues. This article suggests that a stronger focus on ecological knowledge within social work curricula can empower practitioners to create more effective solutions for ecological problems. Ultimately, by prioritizing social work education’s connections to the natural sciences and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, social workers can be better prepared to address both human and environmental needs.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social Work (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

September 13, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Aslan, Ş. (2025). AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, 8(2), 188-205. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1783387
AMA
1.Aslan Ş. AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY. TRJASW. 2025;8(2):188-205. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1783387
Chicago
Aslan, Şeniz. 2025. “AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 (2): 188-205. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1783387.
EndNote
Aslan Ş (December 1, 2025) AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 2 188–205.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Aslan, “AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY”, TRJASW, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 188–205, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.54467/trjasw.1783387.
ISNAD
Aslan, Şeniz. “AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8/2 (December 1, 2025): 188-205. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1783387.
JAMA
1.Aslan Ş. AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY. TRJASW. 2025;8:188–205.
MLA
Aslan, Şeniz. “AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, vol. 8, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 188-05, doi:10.54467/trjasw.1783387.
Vancouver
1.Şeniz Aslan. AN OVERVIEW OF ECOLOGICAL SOCOAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DISCIPLINARY CONNECTIVITY. TRJASW. 2025 Dec. 1;8(2):188-205. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1783387