RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 ‘We were social ICUs’: qualitative study on the perception of the impact of covid-19 on social work professionals in spain
A1 Marquina-Márquez, Alfonso
A1 Gómez-García, Rogelio
A1 Lucas-García, Jezabel
A1 Bayón-Calvo, Siro
K1 COVID-19
K1 psychosocial problems
K1 qualitative research
K1 social services
K1 social workers
K1 Spain
AB This article explores occupational factors and their psychosocial effects on the quality of life of social work professionals during the first three waves of the pandemic in Spain. Design was a qualitative survey research. Participants reported an increase in logistical, administrative and organizational difficulties; perceived work saturation reduced the quality of professional life expressed in terms of work stress; and professionals suggested a lack of recognition of the profession. Despite all the problems, social workers expressed their resilience as an asset. These findings can help in identifying targets to explore the occupational health of social work professionals.
PB Sage Journals
SN 0020-8728
YR 2022
FD 2022
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/81593
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/81593
LA eng
NO International Social Work, 67(2), 437-451
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 13-feb-2026