@article{10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11,
  author = {Kvetoslava Repkova},
  title = {Transformation and Quality of Social Services in Slovakia: Implications of Social Role Valorisation Concept},
  journal = {Social Sciences},
  volume = {7},
  number = {5},
  pages = {203-210},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ss.20180705.11},
  abstract = {The topic of the quality of social services has been officially institutionalised in Slovakia since 2009 as part of the historically first separate act on social services, as well as a part of the general efforts focused on the transformation of social services. Although the quality system is primarily a policy concept, numerous parallels with the concept of the social role valorisation can be observed. The aim of the study is to present selected aspects of recent developments in the implementation of the new quality system in Slovakia based on the research conducted in 2016. These questions were addressed: According to the providers, is more profound transformation of social services in Slovakia necessary? If yes, what should the transformation relate to? What is the providers’ opinion on the importance of the quality system as part of transformation of social services? What changes do the providers expect in their organisations with regards to the implementation of the quality system? As the research findings shown, the absolute majority of respondents (social service providers) considered the transformation of social services for necessary, while adoption of measures at several levels is necessary. Expectations of transformation changes at systemic level (e.g. financing of social services, stabile legislation, equal status of public and non-public providers), at organisational level, as well as the level of professional performance of social services were identified. The emphasis was put particularly on the need for systemic changes in social services, with considerably lower representation of expected changes at the organisational as well as professional levels. Respondents expressed high confidence in the quality of their own services, not being aware of any major reserves. In the discussion, the author appreciates the concept of the social role valorisation for interpreting and explanations of the obtained, sometimes contradictory, research results.},
 year = {2018}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Transformation and Quality of Social Services in Slovakia: Implications of Social Role Valorisation Concept
AU  - Kvetoslava Repkova
Y1  - 2018/09/28
PY  - 2018
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11
T2  - Social Sciences
JF  - Social Sciences
JO  - Social Sciences
SP  - 203
EP  - 210
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2326-988X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20180705.11
AB  - The topic of the quality of social services has been officially institutionalised in Slovakia since 2009 as part of the historically first separate act on social services, as well as a part of the general efforts focused on the transformation of social services. Although the quality system is primarily a policy concept, numerous parallels with the concept of the social role valorisation can be observed. The aim of the study is to present selected aspects of recent developments in the implementation of the new quality system in Slovakia based on the research conducted in 2016. These questions were addressed: According to the providers, is more profound transformation of social services in Slovakia necessary? If yes, what should the transformation relate to? What is the providers’ opinion on the importance of the quality system as part of transformation of social services? What changes do the providers expect in their organisations with regards to the implementation of the quality system? As the research findings shown, the absolute majority of respondents (social service providers) considered the transformation of social services for necessary, while adoption of measures at several levels is necessary. Expectations of transformation changes at systemic level (e.g. financing of social services, stabile legislation, equal status of public and non-public providers), at organisational level, as well as the level of professional performance of social services were identified. The emphasis was put particularly on the need for systemic changes in social services, with considerably lower representation of expected changes at the organisational as well as professional levels. Respondents expressed high confidence in the quality of their own services, not being aware of any major reserves. In the discussion, the author appreciates the concept of the social role valorisation for interpreting and explanations of the obtained, sometimes contradictory, research results.
VL  - 7
IS  - 5
ER  - 

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