Possibilities of Using Virtual Space as a Resource for Implementation of Social Initiatives
Author`s Contribution:
- H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, Ukraine
- Kharkiv Regional Public Organization “Culture of Health”, Ukraine
Received: 23.05.2021Accepted: 22.06.2021Published: 29.06.2021
Background and aim of study:
The publication highlights the features of experimental research on the use of cyberspace as a resource
for training future social workers to implement social initiatives on a voluntary basis during the risks associated with
the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Possibilities of using virtual space in the social sphere are analyzed.
Research methods:
The study used methods of observation and oral questioning of higher education students, as
well as content analysis of the activity of users of virtual space
Results:
Important components of the professional characteristics of a modern social worker who provides social
services in the context of the spread of social risks in modern society are identified. Emphasis is placed on the content
characteristics of the created virtual space and the possibilities of its application in the social and educational activities
of a social worker with various vulnerable groups (orphans and children deprived of parental care, people with special
educational needs, single elderly and senior citizens, also young people in conflict with the law, families in difficult life
circumstances, etc.). The need to take into account when creating an adaptive professional-oriented space features of
different age and social characteristics of both recipients of social services and their providers significantly increases
its socio-cultural capabilities and contributes to the preservation and strengthening (social, psychological and
spiritual) components of the health of all actors who interact in this space.
Conclusion:
Provided are the results of the study of the impact of cyberspace on motivation of the interest of future
specialists in the social field to carry out the relevant professional activity, as well as opportunities to ensure the
development of their professional competence in this area of professional activity.
Keywords:
cyberspace, future social workers, social initiatives, volunteering
Copyright:
2021 Kostina V. V.
DOI and UDC:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26697/ijes.2021.2.5
JEL: I20, I23, I38
UDC: 378:159.937.52
Information about the authors:
Kostina, V. V. (2021)