A Quantitative Analysis of Perceived Leadership Practices in Child Welfare Organizations

• Published in: Journal of public child welfare Vol. 6; no. 5; pp. 636 - 658
• Main Author: Popa, Adrian B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis Group 01.11.2012; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Administrators; caseworkers; Child Care Services; Child welfare; Child Welfare Services; Children; Educational sociology; Knowledge; Leadership; leadership practices; leadership practices inventory; Perceptions; Quantitative Methods; Social work; Social Work Education

This quantitative study contributes to leadership knowledge in the field of child welfare organizations by investigating the perceived leadership in the Division of Child and Family Services. Findings indicated significant difference in leadership practice ratings between caseworkers and administrat...