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Publication Date: 2015
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Spanish Language Self-Efficacy Beliefs among Spanish-Speaking Social Workers: Implications for Social Work Education
Arriaza, Pablo
Journal of Social Work Education, v51 n3 p550-565 2015
Limited research exists about Spanish-speaking social workers that provide bilingual social work services. To date, studies have not exclusively focused on actual language competence of bilingual social workers or even their self-perceived language beliefs. This study reviews the results of a cross-sectional Internet-based survey exploring self-perceived Spanish language skills of bilingual social workers. The nationwide sample consisted of 321 participants who self-rated their self-efficacy Spanish language skills in relation to 5 social work competency categories. Results indicate that the language that participants reported speaking at home versus at work was significantly associated with the self-efficacy ratings. These associations along with implications for social work education are discussed.
Descriptors: Social Work, Caseworkers, Self Efficacy, Spanish, Bilingualism, Online Surveys, Language Skills, Individual Characteristics, Statistical Analysis
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Language: English
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