PRINCIPLES
AND CORE
VALUES OF
SOCIAL WORK
PRINCIPLES
a fundamental truth belief
or behavior of a person
VALUES
- fundamental norms and preferred
behavior patterns, shared by members of
a society or a subgroup which aim at
integrating and channeling the organized
activities of the members.
1. Right to Self-Fulfillment- Each person has
the right to self-fulfillment which is derived
from his/her inherent capacity and thrust
toward the goal;
2. Responsibility to Common Good- Each
person has the responsibility as a member of
the society to seek ways of fulfillment that
contribute to common good;
3. Responsibility of the Society- The society
has the responsibility to facilitate self fulfillment of
the individual and the right to enrichment through
the contribution of its individual members
4. Right to Satisfy Basic Needs- Each person
requires for the harmonious development of his powers
socially provided and socially safeguarded
opportunities for satisfying his/her basic needs
5. Social Organizations required to facilitate
individual’s effort at self realization –it is the right
of the individual to promote change in social resources
that do not serve his/her need-meeting efforts
6. Self-realization and contribution to society- To
permit both self-realization and contribution to society
by the individual, social organization must make
available socially-provided resources for need-
satisfaction as wide in range, variety, and quality as
the general welfare allows.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW)
- stated that the mission of the social work
profession is rooted in a set of core values.
These values include: service, social justice,
dignity and worth of the person, importance
of human relationships, integrity, and
competence (Morales and Sheafor, 1983).
These core values are reflected in the IFSW
Code of Ethics’ Preamble
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL
WORK
1.Acceptance
2.Client’s participation in problem-
solving
3.Self-Determination
4.Individualization
5.Confidentiality
6.Worker self-awareness
7.Client-worker relationship
Choose the words from the box to match the terms
being referred to in the following statements. Write
your answer on the space provided. Make sure that
the spelling is correct.
1.This involves respecting the clients as
they are under any circumstances and
understands the meaning and causes
of the client’s behavior.
A. Acceptance C.
Individualization
B. Self-Determination D. Confidentiality
2. A client is made to understand that
he or she is expected to participate in
the entire process.
A. Self-determination
B. Client’s participation in problem-
solving
C. Worker self-awareness
D. Confidentiality
3. _________________ stated that
the mission of the social work
profession is rooted in a set of
core of values
A. NASA C. NASW
B. DSWD D. IFSW
4. Each client has their own unique
qualities and reacts differently in
every situations
A. Client-Worker Relationship
B. Acceptance
C. Individualization
D. Self Determination
5. It is based on respect for the inherent
worth and dignity of all people and it is
cultivated by altruistic and democratic
principles.
A. Social Work C. Core Values
B. Principles D. Scope of
Social Work
In the midst of COVID-19, there are people who
are suffering from Mental Health. Make a piece
of advice by way of short saying which you
personally crafted.
Example:
- Your self-worth will never be a reflection
of those who don’t love you. You are worthy,
you are loved.
