Transmixation of Technologies in Psychosocial Work: Ontological Imperatives and Epistemological Dimensions

Abstract

The article examines the phenomenon of technology transmixation in the field of social work, defined as a deep, immanent, and mutually interpenetrating co-existence of the components of one technology within another. Unlike the simple mixing of methods, transmixation is viewed as an objectively conditioned phenomenon that reflects the complexity and dynamism of the psychosocial reality of human socialized life. The epistemological dimensions of this phenomenon are analyzed, with particular emphasis on the importance of abandoning a reductionist approach in favor of a holistic and integrative vision of the world of covital everyday life. The key functionalities of psychosocial technology (social diagnosis, counseling, prevention, rehabilitation/habilitation, adaptation, therapy/correction, and mediation) are examined in detail, and it is demonstrated how each of them transmixes into the others, forming a synergistic megasystem. It is proven that social diagnosis constitutes a permanent cognitive process, prevention a transversal component, and rehabilitation a meta-technology that integrates other approaches. It is concluded that transmixation is not an obstacle but an ontological imperative that requires further in-depth study to advance integrated theoretical models, optimize educational programs, and enhance the effectiveness of practical interventions. Recognition of transmixation enables the social worker, as a competent psychologist, to respond comprehensively to the multifactorial needs and interests of clients. Prospects for further research include the development of methodological tools for measuring transmixation, identifying its impact on professional competencies, and creating theoretical models of integrated psychosocial work.