ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL WORK: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A HUMAN-CENTERED PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

<doi>10.24250/jpe/si/2025/GSM/TD/</doi>

Abstract

The paper explores the perception of first-year students
from the Department of Social Work regarding the use of
artificial intelligence in the educational process as well as
in the social work profession. A descriptive research design
was employed, using a semi-structured interview guide,
and 16 individual interviews were conducted. The practical
implications focus on the ethical and responsible use of
artificial intelligence, while simultaneously fostering
critical thinking and qualitative learning. Furthermore, the
professions of teacher and social worker are discussed in
the context of the emergence of artificial intelligence in the
digital era.