Problematic aspects of the activity of the psychologist in social services

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Keywords:

psychologist, social services

Abstract

The article outlines some problematic aspects of the psychologist’s activity within social institutions. The normative documents affecting the duties of psychologists in social work are described. Two cases of psychologists working in the social service system are presented. The positive and negative aspects of their work and the confusion of their activity with that of social pedagogues and social workers are discussed.

 

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Author Biography

Plamen Minchev, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

PhD, Assist. Prof., Department “Social Pedagogy and Social Work” Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Scientific interests: social psychology, children development, development of social skills, psychological counseling and crisis intervention.
Author ID (SCOPUS): 58608511400
ResearcherID (Web of Science): AAM-2874-2021

Published

2025-08-27

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Theoretical and Applied Research