The added value of autobiographical reflexivity with persuasive technology for professional identities of Social Work students: a randomized controlled trial.

The added value of autobiographical reflexivity and persuasive technology (PT) compared to critical reflection was examined in a blended learning course. The main outcome measure was achieving a professional identity (PI). A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was carried out with three measurement point...

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Published in:Social Work Education Vol. 41; no. 5; pp. 767 - 787
Main Authors: Engelbertink, Monique M.J., Kelders, Saskia M., Woudt- Mittendorff, Kariene M., Westerhof, Gerben J.
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2022
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          Engelbertink, Monique M.J.
          Kelders, Saskia M.
          Woudt- Mittendorff, Kariene M.
          Westerhof, Gerben J.
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          Research Centre Educational Innovation & Effectiveness, University of Applied Sciences Saxion, Deventer, The Netherlands
          Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
          Optentia Research Focus Area, North West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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        Social work students
        Reflexivity
        Professional identity
        Social services
        Higher education
        Persuasive technology
        Critical thinking
        Blended learning
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          Social work students
          Reflexivity
          Professional identity
          Social services
          Higher education
          Other Individual and Family Services
          Persuasive technology
          Critical thinking
          Blended learning
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        autobiographical reflexivity
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      ab: The added value of autobiographical reflexivity and persuasive technology (PT) compared to critical reflection was examined in a blended learning course. The main outcome measure was achieving a professional identity (PI). A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was carried out with three measurement points (baseline, post-course, follow-up) and had three conditions: critical reflection; critical reflection and autobiographical reflexivity; critical reflection and autobiographical reflexivity integrated with PT. The study examined effectiveness (questionnaires, reflection reports), evaluations (focus groups) and persuasiveness (questionnaires) amongst 187 Dutch Bachelor Social Work students. There were no significant interaction effects between time and condition, however participants in all conditions improved significantly over time in their PI, choice certainty, social well-being and were stable in learning motivation, career reflection, drop-out threat, reminiscence, internal locus of control, emotional well-being and psychological well-being. Analysis of the reflection level through reflection reports showed no differences (critical reflection versus critical reflection combined with autobiographical reflexivity). The autobiographical reflexivity conditions showed more affective and cognitive involvement than critical reflection alone. The use of PT did not seem to have any effect. Autobiographical reflexivity combined with critical reflection appeared to be an equivalent option that participants appreciated more than solely critical reflection.
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