Approaches Used in Social Work: Ecclectic Theories and Diversity in Practice Viewed by Students

Abstract

The paper reflects on theoretical background of social work which the professional literature deals about as paradigms. Results of the theoretical part confirm the ecclecticism to be acceptable, however it requires reflections and awareness of the theoretical variability when creating other approaches in social work The research among students has again reminded of some specifics of the Czech social work.

Keywords

• Paradigma
• ecclecticism
• professional identity
• social work