Ethics Responsibility: Using Social Media of Social Work Practice in Thailand

Kath Khangpiboon; Panrat  Nimtaluong; Ronnarong Jundai

doi:10.58671/aswj.v11i02.54

Authors

Kath Khangpiboon Faculty of Social Administration Thammasat University
Panrat Nimtaluong Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University
Ronnarong Jundai Department of Community Development Social Policy and Social Development Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58671/aswj.v11i02.54

Abstract

This study aims to develop communication guidelines for social workers using social media. Thematic analysis of documents and reviews was used as the research methodology. The importance of understanding the use of social media in social work practice and the need for guidelines to ensure professional ethics are upheld. The guidelines incorporate legal knowledge and standards, including relevant laws such as the Kingdom of Thailand 2017 Constitution and the Social Work Profession Act 2013. Emphasise the importance of digital literacy, technology literacy, and ethical communication skills to communicate with clients and multidisciplinary teams effectively. The Thailand Council of Social Work Professions has presented guidelines for public communication for social work professionals. The guidelines stress the importance of social workers considering the best interests of their clients when providing online services. e-professionalism is also essential for social workers to explore ethical considerations in the digital world.

Author Biographies

Kath Khangpiboon, Faculty of Social Administration Thammasat University

Is a Women’s Fund Asia broad member and The Institute of HIV Research and Innovation. Her work focuses on the human rights of transgender and how to educate the public to understand LGBTIQ issues. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work at Thammasat University

Panrat Nimtaluong , Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University

Is focused on Child Youth and Family Development. Her search focuses on Alternative families. Child Protection and Technique and skills to work with children and youth. She is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University, Thailand.

Ronnarong Jundai, Department of Community Development Social Policy and Social Development Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University

Focuses on Community development, Social Development and Social Policy. His research focuses on Community Social Work, Community Development, Community Welfare and Development Planning. He is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University, Thailand.

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