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July 27, 2026The British Journal of Social WorkOpen Access

Global perceptions on social work: A scoping review

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CMCorina ModdermanUSUlene SchillerBSBarbara Staniforth

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Overview

Scoping review examines global perceptions of social work, highlighting implications for advocacy and professional visibility.

Key Points

  • This review aims to understand how social work is perceived globally and the implications for the profession's legitimacy and advocacy.
  • Synthesized 32 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and October 2025.
  • Analyzed studies thematically guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s framework.
  • Identified five recurring themes related to public perceptions of social work.
  • Identified themes include media influence, public knowledge gaps, trust, and social workers’ perceptions of public views.
  • Noted global similarities in perceptions despite diverse practice contexts.
  • Highlighted the importance of strategies for enhancing professional visibility and legitimacy.

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Modderman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a67009540bca442e0d4a57chttps://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcag131
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