Discipline of Social Work (DIASS)

• What is the discipline of social work defined as?

  A response to a concern or need
• How does social work aid human and community well-being?

  By helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning
• What is one of the foundational beliefs of social work?

  Faith in the essential worth and dignity of the individual
• What does social work oppose?

  Social Darwinism and the principle of "survival of the fittest"
• What is the nature of social work?

  It is problem-solving in nature
• What are the four aspects of social work?

  • An ART: Requires skills to understand people and help them help themselves
  • A SCIENCE: Uses problem-solving methods and objectivity
  • A PROFESSION: Encompasses the attributes of a profession
  • A PROMOTION: Focuses on social change and empowerment
• What does RA 4373 regulate?


  The practice of social work and the operation of social work agencies in the Philippines
• What is the primary concern of RA 4373?


  To provide high quality of ethical and professional standards for the practice of social workers
• What is the role of social work in society according to RA 4373?

  To facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships
• How does social work contribute to social functioning?

  By matching the needs and abilities of individuals with the opportunities and demands of the environment
• What does social welfare concern itself with?

  The quality of life, including the environment, crime levels, and availability of social services
• What are the functions of social welfare institutions?

  • Prevent and alleviate social problems
  • Improve the well-being of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities
• What are some historical functions of social work?

  Relief of psychological distress and material need, providing basic survival needs, and social reform
• What are the two types of social control in social work?

  • Informal: Internalized beliefs and norms
  • Formal: Laws and regulations by governmental representatives
• What are the goals of social work?

  • Enhance capacities to resolve problems
  • Link clients to needed sources
  • Improve social service delivery network
  • Promote social justice through social policy development
• What are the core values of social work?

  • Service
  • Social Justice
  • Dignity and Worth of a Person
  • Importance of Human Relationships
  • Integrity
  • Competence
• What principles guide social work practice?

  • Recognition of Inherent Dignity of Humanity
  • Promoting Human Rights
  • Promoting Social Justice
  • Respect for Confidentiality and Privacy
  • Ethical Use of Technology and Social Media
• What is the purpose of social work?

  To enhance social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
• How does social work link client systems with needed resources?

  By improving the operation of the social service delivery network
• How does social work promote social justice?

  Through the development of social policy
• What is the discipline of social work defined as?

  A response to a concern or need
• How does social work aid human and community well-being?

  By helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning
• What is the foundation of social work rooted in?

  Humanitarianism
• What principle does social work oppose?

  Social Darwinism and the principle of "survival of the fittest"
• What is the nature of social work?

  It is problem-solving in nature
• What are the four aspects of social work?

  • An ART: Requires skills to understand people and help them help themselves
  • A SCIENCE: Uses problem-solving methods and objectivity to ascertain facts
  • A PROFESSION: Encompasses the attributes of a profession
  • A PROMOTION: Focuses on social change and empowerment
• What does RA 4373 regulate?

  The practice of social work and the operation of social work agencies in the Philippines
• What is the primary concern of RA 4373?

  To provide high quality of ethical and professional standards for the practice of social workers
• What is the role of social work in society according to RA 4373?

  To facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships
• How does social work act as an agent for building relationships?

  By strengthening relationships between members of society for mutual gain
• What are the components of social functioning in social work?

  • Match between needs and abilities of individuals and environmental opportunities
  • Living up to expectations from self and society
  • Positive relationships with others
  • Satisfaction with life roles
  • Feeling of self-worth
• What does social welfare encompass?

  • Quality of life
  • Quality of the environment
  • Level of crime
  • Extent of drug abuse
  • Availability of essential social services
  • Religious and spiritual aspects of life
• What are social welfare institutions established for?

  • To prevent, alleviate, or solve recognized social problems
  • To directly improve the well-being of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities
• What are the historical and contextual functions of social work?

  • Relief of psychological distress and material need
  • Providing basic survival needs
  • Social reform
  • Social Control (Informal and Formal)
• What is one of the goals of social work?

  Enhancing capacities to resolve problems, cope, and function effectively
• How does social work promote social justice?

  Through the development of social policy
• What are the core values of social work?

  • Service
  • Social Justice
  • Dignity and Worth of a Person
  • Importance of Human Relationships
  • Integrity
  • Competence
• What principles guide social work practice?

  • Recognition of Inherent Dignity of Humanity
  • Promoting Human Rights
  • Promoting Social Justice
  • Promoting the Right to Self-Determination
  • Promoting the Right to Participation
  • Respect for Confidentiality and Privacy
  • Treating People as Whole Persons
  • Ethical Use of Technology and Social Media
  • Professional Integrity
• What are the purposes of social work?

  • Enhance social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
  • Link client systems with needed resources
  • Improve the operation of social service delivery network
  • Promote social justice through development of social policy