Presence and potentialities of social education in the field of health

Authors

Laura Ruiz SorianoSalto de línea José María Faílde GarridoSalto de línea Sara Vázquez DacobaSalto de línea Xosé Manuel Cid FernándezSalto de línea María Victoria Carrera FernándezSalto de línea Universidad de Vigo

DOI

10.4438/1988-592X-RE-2016-373-321

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the current state of Social Education implementation in the field of health. For this purpose, it has been used the following methodology: Search in scientific databases, exploration in professional documents, analysis the studying plans of the degrees in Social Education in Spanish public and private universities, by consulting the Professional Association of Social Educators network and the major NGOs, application of the Delphi Technique and performing a DAFO matrix on the implementation of Social Education in this way. Our results indicate this discipline is present in health scope (substance abuse, gerontology, functional diversity, health education...). However, its presence is relatively low according to its potential, being necessary to document its utilities and to increase its visibility and participation through activities such as research and publications, in order to set the health field as a valid professional output.

Keywords

Social education, health, health education, health promotion, professional profile.