ERIC Number: EJ871511
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Breaking the Silence: Sexual Orientation in Social Work Field Education
Newman, Peter A.; Bogo, Marion; Daley, Andrea
Journal of Social Work Education, v45 n1 p7-27 Win 2009
The purpose of this study was to explore field instructors' experiences and insights in working with lesbian and gay MSW students. In-depth 1- to 1.5-hour interviews were conducted with 8 field instructors selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using narrative thematic analysis and a constant comparative method. One set of themes emerged across all informants; a second set emerged exclusively from lesbian- and gay-identified informants. Dynamic interactions among the student, the field instructor-student relationship, and the agency context suggest the importance of moving beyond individual-level conceptualizations to address sexual orientation-related barriers and opportunities in field education. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Field Instruction, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Social Work, Field Experience Programs, Interviews, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Sexual Identity, Foreign Countries, Teaching Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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