Social Work Theory and Methods Comparison Table Theory Key Concepts Advantages Limitations Situations where this may be useful Systems Theory People are not isolated individuals but operate as part of wider networks or "systems" Systems may be informal (e.g. family or friends)‚ formal (e.g. clubs‚ support groups) or public (schools‚ hospitals) Difficulties may arise if there is a lack of fit between the person and the systems they operate within. Systems can be employed to support the service user
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a strong work ethic have a better performance rate compared to other employees who don’t have the best work ethic. Salajeghe speaks about how jobs with more demands are most likely to cause more stress. He states “The job with high mental demands and less decision making domain have higher related job stress… [which is] highly effective to individual and organizational performance.” (Salajeghe) Jobs with less mental demand give workers a better chance to be more organized with their work and enhance
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Pursuing a Social Work Education Upon entering college‚ my focus was strictly psychology. I loved getting to understand individuals‚ as well as how a person’s thought could influence their lives. However‚ being a social welfare minor I came to understand that there are other impeding factors that can influence how an individual functions‚ lives‚ and even their development; one huge one being social factors. Social factors are things that influence the way a person lives. The more I came to learn
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I am became interested in social work because as a child my mother was a single parent taking caring of my sister and I. Many times it was my responsibility to complete the chores that were assigned by my mother because I was the oldest; which I thought was unfair to be forced to help my mother clean around the house. As I grew wiser‚ I realized that completing the chores around the house helped me learn how to become helpful‚ and tidy. When my chores were completed my mom would tell me “I really
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Social work is a profession committed to the development of the full potential of individuals‚ groups‚ and communities. “There are many ways to determine what people need from social workers. One can locate a service at the crossroads of life‚ observe the way people live‚ the strains they are subject to from their environments and their relationships‚ and the ways they react to these events” (Meyer‚1976‚ p. 42). Social Workers recognize that there are personal and structural barriers that create
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Before attending Contemporary Social Work lectures‚ I did not think I would have any interests of it. The reason for me to choose General Theme A in year 2 because I like Psychology and this is the one and only reason for me to study in community college. Base on my pervious understanding‚ all about social work is to learn how to help people and what is the difference between it and Psychology is that the main focus of social work is a group of people and that of Psychology is individual. However
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truthful take away piece to me from this exercise is learning how much I want to find a way to connect with everyone. Since being accepted to the Masters of Social Work Program‚ I have found a new motivation and I am hoping to become involved in a lot of different aspects of social work. I am finding new interests in the field of social work every day. For example‚ I want to be a part of the committee to develop programs for 18-21 year old youth who are homeless. I also want to facilitate the development
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I really should not have been surprised that I would finally choose Social Work as my major‚ I have been surrounded by social workers and their values for the majority of my life. While some of these have not been the most ideal role models‚ the ones who are really cut out for the job radiate passion. Both of my parents worked in helping professions. My dad was a special education teacher for those with behavioral problems and those who had intellectual disabilities. My mom worked at Bryce Hospital
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L.O 1 A.C 1.3 – Analyse how national and local guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children and young people. National legislation and guidance influence the development of local policies and procedures that affect everyday work with children and young people. Policies must cover the protection of all children and young people under the age of 18 and the content of the policy must be reviewed annually. |
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GENERALIST PRACTICE WITH ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITIES As generalist‚ social workers operate from a base of diverse skills which enable them to help individuals with personal problems‚ while simultaneously confronting the larger issues which are problematic for communities or organizations. Based upon the Generalist Intervention Model‚ today’s social worker must be equipped with a skill set that is able to address micro‚ mezzo and macro systems in order to effect change and address issues at each
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