Digitalization of Critical Reflection with ATLAS.ti Software in Social Work Supervision

Komalsingh Rambaree and Nessica Nässén
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Komalsingh Rambaree: Department of Social Work and Criminology, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden
Nessica Nässén: Department of Social Work and Criminology, University of Gävle, 801 76 Gävle, Sweden

Social Sciences, 2021, vol. 10, issue 3, 1-17

Abstract: In this technology-driven era, the digitalization of social work practice is becoming almost mandatory in many countries, especially in Europe. Within this context, it is important to look at the possibilities and challenges for the digitalization of critical reflection, which is a fundamental part of social work practice. Using a conceptual and theoretical framework based on reflective practice, critical reflection, and experiential learning, this article aims to outline and discuss the use of ATLAS.ti software as a supporting tool in digitalizing critical reflection in social work supervision (SWS). For illustrative purposes, a case example of child welfare from Sweden is used. This article considers both the benefits and challenges of using ATLAS.ti as a technological tool for the digitalization of critical reflection in SWS. It concludes that social workers’ autonomy and wellbeing need to be at the center in deciding about the use of digital tools such as ATLAS.ti in SWS.

Keywords: ATLAS.ti; critical reflection; digitalization; experiential learning; supervision (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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