INFORMACINIŲ KOMUNIKACINIŲ TECHNOLOGIJŲ TAIKYMO SOCIALINIAME DARBE SU ŠEIMA GALIMYBĖS IR PRANAŠUMAI

Abstract

The object of the study is the application of information technology in social work. The aim of the article is to reveal the possibilities and significance of applying information technology for social workers working with families. The article analyzes the results of a qualitative study conducted in 2023 with social workers working with families experiencing difficulties. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. The study participants were social workers working with families experiencing difficulties in City N. Eleven social workers participated in the study. All study participants were women, with an average age of 33 years and an average work experience in social work of 9 years. The average duration of the interviews was 40 minutes. Content analysis was chosen as the method of data analysis. The following research questions were investigated: What ICT tools do social workers use when working with families