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Social Attitudes of Field Instructors
School of Social Work Faculty Publications
  • Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Sacred Heart University
  • Janna C. Heyman, Fordham University
  • Yvette M. Sealy, Fordham University
  • Dana B. Marlowe, Fordham University
  • Jill Cretella, Fordham University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
10-1-2013
Disciplines
Abstract

In both the classroom setting and field practicum, social work students begin to develop competence in practice with diverse populations. Field instructors play a critical role in educating students on diversity issues and preparing students to practice without bias. A cross-sectional study was conducted to better understand social attitudes of field instructors participating in a Seminar in Field Instructor (SIFI) training (N=88). The field instructors had generally positive attitudes. Results indicated that field instructors’ comfort level and demographic variables were predictors of social attitudes. Implications for social work field instruction are discussed.

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Citation Information

Cross-Denny, B., Heyman, J.C., Sealy, Y.M., Marlowe, D.B., & Cretella, J. (2013). Social attitudes of field instructors. Field Educator, 3(2), 1-16.