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International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 6(2), pp. 23 - 29
DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2018.060201
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Drama Show as a Means of Social Work Intervention to Develop the Self-esteem and Career Achievement of Secondary School Students in Macau
Jayson Chi Kin Lou , Siu Fung Chung *
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macau SAR, PR China
ABSTRACT
Background: While Macau is among the richest regions in the world, its young people who do not have sufficient social resources usually lack visions in their career choices because the economy of the city relies heavily on gaming and tourism. This paper presents a case to show how a social work intervention group has developed the self-esteem of a group of underperforming secondary school students in Macau, which has in turn affected some of the students' career achievements a decade later. Methodology: A drama show is used as the means of this social work intervention and the generalist model of social work practice is used to guide the process. The input of the social worker and the reaction of the students during various phases of the project are presented. Results: The changes in self-esteem of the students in the short term and career achievements in the long term have been observed, and positive effects are detected. Reflections: To benefit the development of a youth group, it is important to understand what the target group needs. Drama show is a useful tool to meet their need in life development and a way to enhance their social functioning. The social worker's professionalism fails if the group members made a good show but demonstrated no improvement in life development.
KEYWORDS
Macau, Social Work Intervention, Secondary Students, Self-esteem, Career Achievement
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jayson Chi Kin Lou , Siu Fung Chung , "Drama Show as a Means of Social Work Intervention to Develop the Self-esteem and Career Achievement of Secondary School Students in Macau," International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 23 - 29, 2018. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2018.060201.
(b). APA Format:
Jayson Chi Kin Lou , Siu Fung Chung (2018). Drama Show as a Means of Social Work Intervention to Develop the Self-esteem and Career Achievement of Secondary School Students in Macau. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), 6(2), 23 - 29. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2018.060201.