The Autonomy-Paternalism Dilemma in Social Work Practice
Open Access
- 1 September 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Social Casework
- Vol. 66 (7) , 387-393
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104438948506600701
Abstract
Autonomy and paternalism are contrasted in their moral, philosophical, and social work contexts. The dilemmas they present to the social worker who values client self-determination, yet wants to help, are discussed. Ideas about reconciling the concepts are presented.Keywords
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