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Maria Oliva

Publication Date

2021-06-16

First Advisor

Joyce E. Everett

Second Advisor

Joanne Corbin

Third Advisor

Catherine Medina

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Keywords

Bilingualism, supervision of social workers

Abstract

This study is a phenomenological exploration of the experiences of bilingual social workers in the supervision of their work with Spanish-English bilingual or Limited English Proficiency clients. Interviews were conducted with 17 bilingual social workers recruited in Fairfield and New Haven county, New London and Hartford Connecticut area. Thematic analysis of the data revealed eight themes. These themes were: the value of supervision; the effect of first language differences on supervision; issues addressed and not addressed in supervision; relational dynamics and supervision; supervision, language switching, and mixing; challenges of documenting first language in the second language; supervision and clinical terminology; and MSW preparation to do therapy in a different language. Subthemes were identified within each theme. Limitations of the study were described. Implications of the findings for practice, future research, educational and policy were drawn.

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©2021 Maria Oliva. Access limited to the Smith College community and other researchers while on campus. Smith College community members also may access from off-campus using a Smith College log-in. Other off-campus researchers may request a copy through Interlibrary Loan for personal use.

Language

English

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