A scoping review framework was used to explore and synthesize the existing international research surrounding social workers’ application of theory into practice. The results indicated: (a) social workers report employing pragmatic approaches; (b) although some social workers struggle to explicitly identify the theories and methods they utilize, implicit theoretical application is evident; (c) time is the greatest barrier to theoretical application; and (d) some social workers are concerned with individual functioning rather than social justice. There is a need to integrate theory into education and future research to explore the link between theory and practice implemented by social workers internationally.
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Hannan, K., & Teater, B. (2024). What theories and methods do social workers report using in their practice? A scoping review. International Social Work, 67(3), 804–818. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728231188869
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