Profile of Social Services from Jiu Valley in Light Professionals Perception. Qualitative Approach

Felicia Andrioni () and Cosmin Goian ()
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Felicia Andrioni: University of Petrosani, Romania
Cosmin Goian: West University of Timişoara, Romania

Annals of the University of Petrosani, Economics, 2012, vol. 12, issue 3, 5-16

Abstract: This study aims to analyse Jiu Valley social services profile using a qualitative perspective – focus grup analysis, by investigating perceptions of social services professionals from Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County, Romania. The qualitative methods of investigation, particularly important in achieving a comprehensive profile of social services from the Jiu Valley was to achieve a focused discussion sessions on social services. The following objectives were targeted by focus group: analysis of social professionals’ perception on social services from the Jiu Valley, Hunedoara County and identifying internal and external factors, to put their mark on the functioning of social services.Upon completion of discussions session focusing on social services in the Jiu Valley to conclude on the following aspects: social professionals perceive favorable development of social services in the Jiu Valley region in the period 2002-2008, and considering the dynamic development of these services is progressive. There are a number of elements which are seen by professionals as catalysts for the proper functioning and development of social services and factors inhibiting or blocking the functioning of these services.

Keywords: Jiu Valley region; professionals; SWOT Analyses; social services; social-economical context (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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