Social Work Career Orientation of Social Work Students at Hanoi National University of Education in the Context of Digital Transformation: Current Situation and Related Factors

Abstract: This study examines the career orientation of social work students at Hanoi National University of Education in the context of digital transformation. Specifically, it explores students’ professional awareness, attitudes toward the profession, factors influencing career choice, self-assessed core professional competencies, and perceptions of digital transformation in Social Work education and practice. The study employed a quantitative survey design with a sample of 272 undergraduate social work students. Data were collected through a structured google form questionnaire and processed using SPSS 22.0. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the major dimensions of the study. The findings show that students reported relatively high levels of professional awareness of social work (M = 4.19), ability to apply digital technologies (M = 4.16), and self-assessed core professional competencies (M = 4.06). In contrast, attitudes toward the profession (M = 3.76) and factors influencing career choice (M = 3.59) were more moderate. Students also showed fairly positive perceptions of digital transformation, especially in relation to professional change, career education, and the positive impacts of digital applications, while still recognizing challenges such as information overload, confidentiality risks, and the pressure to continuously update digital skills. In terms of post-graduation intention, the largest group reported that they might work in social work after graduation, whereas fewer students had made a firm commitment to the profession. Overall, the study suggests that students possess a relatively solid foundation of professional awareness, values, and digital readiness, but their long-term career commitment remains less stable. These findings highlight the need for social work education to strengthen career guidance, practice-based learning, and professional identity development in the digital era Keywords: social work career orientation; social work students; digital transformation; professional awareness; digital competence; Hanoi National University of Education. Title: Social Work Career Orientation of Social Work Students at Hanoi National University of Education in the Context of Digital Transformation: Current Situation and Related Factors Author: Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vu Thi Thuy Duong, Tran Van Ly, Nguyen Bao Chau, Le Thi Nhat Minh International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 1-9 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 06-April-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19437197 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/social-work-career-orientation-of-social-work-students-at-hanoi-national-university-of-education-in-the-context-of-digital-transformation-current-situation-and-related-factors