Abstract
The National Association of Social Workers and Council on Social Work Education define cultural competence and acknowledge the role of spirituality within cultural experiences. Both describe cultural competence as a linear experience that begins with awareness and sensitivity, leading to competence. Understanding the role of spiritual sensitivity in building spiritual competence is essential in social work practice where spirituality informs both assessment and intervention. This qualitative study examines the experiences of 37 undergraduate students in an online spirituality course. Results reveal the emergence of spiritual sensitivity indicated by an awareness of spiritual diversity and need for spiritual competence.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 182-201 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 3 2018 |
Keywords
- cultural competence
- spiritual awareness
- spiritual competence
- spiritual sensitivity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Religious studies
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
