Politicised notions of professional identity and psychosocial practice among practitioners working with asylum seekers and refugees

被引:14
作者
Apostolidou, Zoe [1 ]
机构
[1] Researcher, CY-2102 Nicosia, Cyprus
关键词
asylum seekers; refugees; politicised professional identity; psychosocial clinical work; CARE; CHALLENGES; COUNSELORS;
D O I
10.1080/03069885.2014.987727
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
This is the first study undertaken in the UK that investigates the notion of professional identity among practitioners who work with asylum seekers and refugees. Drawing on a social constructionist epistemology and a Foucauldian theoretical and methodological framework of power and discourse, I analysed extracts from semi-structured interviews that were conducted with eight specialist professionals who have worked with this population. The findings of this study suggest that the notion of professional identity among these practitioners envelops a social and political activist stance and a deep sense of commitment towards promoting social change within the wider community. Likewise, clinical work with refugees combines professional knowledge and values with a politicised involvement that fosters a psychosocial perspective on clients' distress and difficulties.
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页码:492 / 503
页数:12
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