Peer Reinforcement for Social Work Training: An Evaluation

Authors

Robert W. Weinbach, University of South Carolina
Karen M. Kuehner, South Carolina Department of Social Services

Abstract

Techniques for peer reinforcement of social work training programs appear to be a promising complement to educational supervision. The authors conducted a quasi-experimental evaluation of its effectiveness for reinforcement of learning, of interviewing skills. Subjects were income maintenance workers in a large state public welfare agency. Findings indicated that peer reinforcement may have resulted in knowledge retention and use of skills which were superior overall to those demonstrated among trainees denied access to peer reinforcement techniques. Interpretation of findings and productive areas for future research are suggested.

Recommended Citation

Weinbach, Robert W. and Kuehner, Karen M. (1986) "Peer Reinforcement for Social Work Training: An Evaluation," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 13: Iss. 3, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1771
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol13/iss3/13