Leadership Style and Social Behavior of Social Workers in China

Authors

  • Liyue Wu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/6bf5ax53

Keywords:

Social worker; empathy; professionalism; ethical decision-making; collaboration; resilience.

Abstract

This study examined the influence of leadership style on the social behave of social workers across different districts and organizations in China.  The empirical measurement involved the participation of social work stations and associations, which included the Social Workers Association and various district social work stations in Hunan.  The study sample consisted of 488 individuals who were social work learners and professionals.  These participants were picked from various districts and training sites, and they were required to undergo self-evaluation tests.  Findings reveal that while social workers generally exhibit average levels of empathy, professionalism, ethical decision-making, collaboration, and resilience, significant variations exist based on ae and educational background. Older social workers demonstrate higher levels of these traits compared to younger counterparts.  However, barriers such as burnout, limited resources, organizational constraints, and lack of recognition hinder leadership development and positive social behavior. The study seeks to enhance leadership development initiatives and foster positive social behavior in the field of social work in China through a holistic strategy.

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Published

14 May 2024

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How to Cite

Wu, L. (2024). Leadership Style and Social Behavior of Social Workers in China. International Journal of Education and Humanities, 14(1), 291-297. https://doi.org/10.54097/6bf5ax53