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Virtual Boundaries: Ethical Considerations for Use of Social Media in Social Work
Social Work
  • Ericka Kimball
  • JaeRan Kim, University of Washington Tacoma
Publication Date
4-1-2013
Document Type
Article
Abstract

In real life, we often use physical cues to help us identify our role and put the appropriate boundaries in place, but online it is more difficult to determine where our boundaries lie. This article provides and overview of various social media tools and uses along with personal and professional considerations to help in guiding the ethical use of social media tools. As the use of social media continues to grow, the importance of virtual boundaries will also rise. Therefore, proactive considerations that include policies and guidelines that encourage responsible and ethical use of social media are needed to help social workers mediate personal and professional boundaries.

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Ericka Kimball and JaeRan Kim. "Virtual Boundaries: Ethical Considerations for Use of Social Media in Social Work" Social Work Vol. 58 Iss. 2 (2013) p. 185 - 188
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jaeran-kim/11/