Abstract
In this contribution, the author shortly introduces the roots of service user involvement in social work teaching and make some annotations on terminology. Some researches and their outcomes are introduced and Webber and Robinson’s two models of service user involvement are described: the empowerment model and the outcome focused model. It is argued that they should not be been seen as distinct models, but as two important factors that complement each other and that, in fact, empowerment is one aspect of the outcome. A selection of obstacles to meaningful involvement is presented and a few suggestions for further research are given. Research should focus on both process and outcome. Furthermore it is argued why professionals should vales participatory research more.