Perspectives regarding the self-efficacy of social activation workers in the Czech system of caring for at-risk children

Abstract

This paper deals with perspectives on the self-efficacy of social activation employees in the system of caring for at-risk children. This contribution concerns a specific group of assisting employees focused on social and educational effects in families, a subject of great interest of the field of social pedagogy. The study reveals the results of qualitative research over the months of September and October 2017 which applies the technique of deep interviews with social activation service employees. The obtained data was analysed by applying procedures anchored in theory. Emerging from the results of the research was the need for a deeper interest on three levels: personality-based, profession-based and stress-based concerns. These findings will aid in constructing a methodically sound and reliable research tool for the given profession.

Keywords

• family support
• field work
• self-efficacy