Abstract

This study explored different mentoring strategies: simulations and case studies regarding ethical dilemmas involved with employment of intellectual developmental disability workers in supported employment using questionnaires of psychological empowerment, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward employing intellectual developmental disability workers in the free market. Participants were 83 social workers and 60 employers and were divided into simulations, case studies, and control groups. All participants in the simulations and case studies groups attended nine mentoring sessions throughout one year, where they completed questionnaires at the beginning, the end, and six months after mentoring.

Cite: 

Ben Amram, M., & Shapira-Lishchinsky, O. (2021). Mentoring strategies and their impact on social workers’ attitudes. Journal of Social Work, 21(3), 374-393.