Abstract
The significance of ‘life experience’ for career choice has emerged as a key finding in our study of social work students at a British university. This article analyses those ‘life experiences’ which students identify as influencing their decision to become social workers. The findings raise questions about the status of ‘life experience’ as a form of knowledge in social work. They also point to the complex relationships between ‘life experiences’ and motivations to pursue a social work career. It is argued that ‘life experiences’ significantly influence social work practice and education, and although often overlooked, they provide a potentially valuable resource for promoting professional practice.
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