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The purpose of this study was to examine perceptions towards occupational advancement in social work among different ethnic/racial groups and by gender. The sample consisted of 65 students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at California State University, Long Beach. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires which consisted of five demographic questions, and seven questions regarding perceptions of occupational advancement in social work.
Kruskal-Wallis analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between ethnic/racial groups and perceptions of language skills being a barrier to occupational advancement in social work. In addition, the results indicated that there was not a significant relationship between gender and perceptions of occupational advancement in social work. Further research and implications for practice are also discussed.
Advisor: | Washington, Thomas Alex |
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School: | California State University, Long Beach |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 47/05M, Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Social work, Ethnic studies |
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Publication Number: | 1466202 |
ISBN: | 978-1-109-16787-0 |