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An investigation of the factors which motivate social workers in child welfare to remain in the same job for more than three years

The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the perspectives of social workers in the child welfare field and to ascertain what motivates them to remain in their jobs for longer than three years, instead of pursuing less demanding and more lucrative career paths.

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Main Author: Mugwagwa, Belinda
Other Authors: Smit, Andre de V
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Social Development 2015
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Summary:The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the perspectives of social workers in the child welfare field and to ascertain what motivates them to remain in their jobs for longer than three years, instead of pursuing less demanding and more lucrative career paths.