Emerging trend in professional social work
Prof. Digambarkumar Pralhadrao Landge
Assistant Professor
Shri Saraswati College of Social Work, Washim
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Email :- dkumarlandge@gmail.com
Abstract :
Emerging trends in professional social work reflect a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by technological advancements, societal changes, and global challenges. Digital interventions and telehealth services have expanded access to mental health support, particularly in underserved communities. Social workers increasingly incorporate data analytics to inform evidence-based practices while navigating ethical considerations of digital privacy. Trauma-informed approaches have gained prominence, recognizing the widespread impact of adverse experiences across populations. The field is also embracing interdisciplinary collaboration, partnering with healthcare providers, educators, and policy makers to address complex social determinants of health. Environmental social work has emerged as practitioners recognize connections between ecological sustainability and human wellbeing. Cultural humility approaches are replacing cultural competence frameworks, emphasizing ongoing learning and self-reflection. Social workers are taking more active roles in policy advocacy and system-level interventions, moving beyond individual casework. The profession faces challenges including workforce shortages, compassion fatigue, and adapting to remote service delivery. Despite these challenges, social work continues to demonstrate resilience through innovation, adapting its core values of social justice, dignity, and service to meet contemporary needs while maintaining its foundational commitment to empowering vulnerable populations.
Keywords: Digital interventions, Telehealth, Data analytics, Environmental social work, Cultural humility, Policy advocacy, System-level interventions.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2503I01S01V13P0003
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