Mississippi Social Workers' Attitudes Toward Poverty and the Poor.

Rehner, Tim; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ539591

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Mississippi Social Workers' Attitudes Toward Poverty and the Poor.

Rehner, Tim; And Others

Journal of Social Work Education, v33 n1 p131-42 Win 1997

A survey of 186 Mississippi social workers investigated attitudes toward poverty and the poor. Results show a relatively positive attitude, particularly among older and more experienced professionals. Discusses findings related to type of social work practice, level of educational attainment, licensure status, and political orientation. (MSE)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitudes, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counselor Client Relationship, Degrees (Academic), Educational Attainment, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Low Income Groups, Poverty, Professional Education, Social Work, Social Workers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mississippi

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