Cross-cultural Differences in Attitudes of Graduating Social Work Students Towards Diversity Issues in India and the United States

Authors

Hermeet K. Kohli PhD, MSW, University of Southern MaineFollow
Anna C. Faul, University of Louisville

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2005

Publication Title

International Social Work

Keywords

Social work education, social services, education, culture, India, United States

Abstract

Attitudes of graduating social work students towards diversity issues, as well as their practice perceptions in different social work scenarios, from two contrasting cultures (India and the United States), were quantified. Significant differences in both groups showed that the social climate of a country has an important impact on shaping the attitudes of students.

Recommended Citation

Kohli, H. K., & Faul, A. C. (2005). Cross-cultural differences in attitudes of graduating social work students towards diversity issues in India and the United States. International Social Work, 48(6), 809 - 822. doi: 10.1177/0020872805057092.