Examining the curricula for entry-level social workers in aging-related fields.
The rapidly growing older population necessitates the provision of more gerontological social workers. This study evaluates the social work programs that are offered by a university in Hong Kong, based on separate surveys of alumni and employers. It also examines the effects of alumni background characteristics on perceived training adequacy. The training is found to be moderately adequate in preparing the alumni for practice in aging-related jobs, but there is a need to improve the existing curricula. Implications for the improvement of the curricula and suggestions for further studies are also discussed.
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Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. amma@hkucc.hku.hk
D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011361:Professional Competence; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce