The role of interdisciplinary teams in the context of solving selected social problems: the case of Poland

Social problems are a phenomenon characteristic of all societies at each stage of development. They are the result of the heterogeneous nature of needs declared by various social groups that constitute society as a whole. It is rare to encounter a coherent and uniform etiology of social problems, as in most cases there are multiple causes, additionally pertaining to various areas of functioning of both individuals and entire social groups. Social problems often coexist, where some facilitate the emergence of others, and importantly, distinguishing the primary problem from the secondary one is not a simple task. Efforts to resolve these issues to achieve the best outcomes should occur in a holistic manner, and therefore, in the context of professional assistance - interdisciplinary. The aim of this study is to illustrate the essence of actions taken by interdisciplinary teams in Poland and when and for what purpose they are established