Ideology, scientific theory, and social work practice

Author(s): Chatterjee, P., Canda, E. R.

Journal/Book: Fam Soc J Contemp Hum Serv. 1999; 80: 11700 West Lake Park Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53224, USA. Family Service Amer. 374-384.

Abstract: This article discusses the philosophical and ideological nature of theory and examines the ways ideology becomes infused into social work theory and practice. The use of critical thought and specific evaluation criteria based on consistency with social work values are proposed.

Note: Article Robbins SP, Univ Houston, Grad Sch Social Work, Houston,TX 77204 USA

Keyword(s): EMPIRICAL CLINICAL-PRACTICE; WITKIN REVISED VIEWS; STRENGTHS PERSPECTIVE; SELF-DETERMINATION; RECOVERED MEMORY; KNOWLEDGE; SCIENCE; POLICY

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