Appreciative Approach in Social Work. Exceeding the Limits Constructed by Deficiency Paradigm

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Stefan Cojocaru ()
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Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Stefan Cojocaru: Ph.D. Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania

Conferinta Stiintifica Internationala Logos Universalitate Mentalitate Educatie Noutate - Lumen International Scientific Conference Logos Universality Mentality Education Novelty, 2011, vol. 1, 56

Abstract: Appreciative perspective applied in social work changes the modalities by witch the intervention is built, explained and managed. However, research shows that the results are significantly more relevant within appreciative intervention paradigm, involving the beneficiary's own change management. Appreciative approach involves identifying the strengths together and valuing the positive experiences, a redefinition of the situation and a change of the language. Our presentation focuses on the identification and differentiation of the appreciative approach from the problem focused approach in the case management strategy.

Keywords: case management; appreciative approach; problem-focused approach; positive experiences; deficiency paradigm. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A23 Z0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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