A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTENTION OF THE WELFARE PROFESSIONALS

THROUGH THE INTERVIEW INVESTIGATION TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO HAD COMPLETED OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to reveal which factors affect the intention of the welfare professionals in university students who have worked in a welfare department.

Method: An interview investigation was conducted with university students who had completed of social work practice.

Results: The interview data revealed number of findings. University students’ intentions of becoming human service professionals were enhanced following positive interactions with clients. Negative interactions with clients stimulated the awareness of the essential need of human service professionals.

Conclusion: The bringing up of social work practice must make allowance for both individual characteristics of students and environmental factors.