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Professional Responsibility Within Substance Abuse Treatment : In the Perspective of the Ubuntu Philosophy

<p>The<strong> </strong><em>Aim</em><strong> </strong>of this study is to interpret and analyse what is considered to be professional responsibility within substance abuse treatment in the unique perspective of Ubuntu philosophy. The <em>Method</em><strong> </strong>is of hermeneutic tradition, which is based upon qualitative research with five interviews. <em>Result:</em><strong> </strong>Ubuntu philosophy can be seen as a perspective when interacting with clients, professionals and surrounding community. Ethical responsibility is by the professionals considered as a positive attitude, different approaches and respect for the profession, co-workers and clients. The <em>Discussion</em><strong> </strong>enlightens the importance of education, ethical responsibilities and how the Ubuntu philosophy creates a holistic perspective in treatment. <em>Conclusion:</em><strong> </strong>There will always be differences when working with people but the differences should not be considered as dilemmas more as challenges.</p>

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA/oai:DiVA.org:lnu-2445
Date January 2010
CreatorsJönsson, Lisa, Stensson, Therese
PublisherLinnaeus University, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science, Linnaeus University, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science
Source SetsDiVA Archive at Upsalla University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeStudent thesis, text

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