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ABSTRACT
This study examines the self-care practices of individuals employed as social workers in Poland (N = 250). Whilst personal self-care practices occurred slightly more frequently than did professional self-care practices, overall results indicate that participants only engaged in moderate amounts of self-care. Findings revealed significant differences in self-care by education level and self-reported health status, respectively. Only health status significantly predicted overall self-care. This study indicates the need for more attention to self-care. After a brief review literature, this paper will explicate findings and discuss salient implications derived from this study. This paper concludes by identifying apposite areas for future research.
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J. Jay Miller
J. Jay Miller is the Dean, Dorothy A. Miller Research Professor in Social Work Education, and Director of the Self-Care Lab in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.
Zuzana Poklembova
Zuzana Poklembova is an Instructor at the Institute of Educology and Social Work at the University of Prešov.
Monika Podkowińska
Monika Podkowińska is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
Erlene Grise-Owens
Erlene Grise-Owens is the Prinicipal Partner at The Wellness Group, ETC.
Beáta Balogová
Beáta Balogová is a Professor in the Institute of Educology and Social Work at the University of Prešov.
Theresia Maria Pachner
Theresia Maria Pachner is a doctoral student in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.