Enhancing Professionality Through Reflectivity in Social and Health Care

This book discusses the importance of reflectivity in interpersonal professional practice, particularly in social and health services, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the complex motivational conditions and strategies at macro, meso, and micro levels that promote reflectivity. Reflectivity is crucial for guiding practitioners towards differentiated and accountable practice, but it is a complex process influenced by psychological components, educational and organizational contexts, multilevel interactions, and situational conditions. The book offers educational and managerial opportunities to support individual and team reflectivity, as well as personal and professional experiences. Reflective supervision in the workplace is essential, but social and organizational factors can hinder its development. The publication critically reviews research findings from multiple studies and discusses the conditions for reflectivity from various perspectives, providing practical strategies and methods to enhance reflectivity in students and practitioners. It is relevant for professors, students, managers, and professionals in social and health services interested in enhancing organizational cultures.

Format: Hardback
Length: 237 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of motivational conditions and strategies, spanning macro, meso, and micro levels, with the ultimate goal of fostering reflection in interpersonal professional practice. In the face of the ever-evolving demands imposed on practitioners in social and health services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the quest for the appropriate response to complex expressions of need and the navigation of ethical professional decisions becomes increasingly challenging. Recognizing the critical importance of reflectivity in guiding practitioners toward differentiated and accountable practice, this book explores the multifaceted nature of this process. It encompasses not only the interplay of various psychological components and their integration with educational and organizational contexts but also the intricate dynamics of multilevel interactions and purely situational conditions that can either enhance or hinder reflective practices.

The development of individual and team reflectivity is a complex journey that can be nurtured and supported through a myriad of educational and managerial opportunities. Sensitive personal and professional experiences, coupled with carefully crafted patterns of interaction, play pivotal roles in shaping reflective capacities. Reflective supervision within the workplace assumes a paramount role in enabling individual and team reflective processes. However, it is important to acknowledge that social and organizational factors can also impede the growth of reflectivity.

The unique value of this publication lies in its comprehensive analysis of complex research findings derived from multiple consecutive studies. The authors meticulously review and discuss the conditions for reflectivity from diverse perspectives, drawing upon a wealth of academic literature and research. Their research-derived empirical and analytical insights are presented in a clear and concise manner, making the content accessible to a wide audience. By critically examining the multifaceted aspects of reflectivity, this book offers valuable insights for practitioners, educators, and researchers alike, contributing to the advancement of professional practice and the promotion of reflective thinking in various contexts.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031288005
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023