23 Dec Psychosocial Theory and Diverse Groups
Discussion- Psychosocial Theory and Diverse Groups
There will be times when a social worker is presented with a case where they are not familiar with the surrounding psychosocial issues. Because social workers are on a continual journey in learning, it is important to read pertinent literature. This Discussion provides an opportunity to visit the Walden University Library and strengthen your skills in identifying and locating an empirical research article.
To Prepare
Select one of these three groups: (1) an immigrant individual from a racial or ethnic minority group; (2) a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT+) individual; or (3) an individual with a disability.
Review the Walden University Library resources listed in the Learning Resources.
Then conduct a library search for an empirical study (i.e., one based on observed phenomena using the scientific method) focused on one of the groups, above, and the unique psychosocial factors or issues a social worker should be aware of when working with that group.
Post a response to the following:
Post the APA-style reference for the article you found in the library.
Describe four specific psychosocial factors that should be taken into account in order to understand the psychosocial context when working with the group you selected. Be sure to follow these requirements:
Two factors you describe should be psychologically related
Two factors you describe should be socially related
Identify and explain how you would apply a psychosocial intervention that addresses one of the four specific psychosocial factors you described above.
Identify one advantage of using a psychosocial framework in social work practice with the group you chose.
References
Required Readings
Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Chapter 26, “The Psychosocial Framework of Social Work Practice” (pp. 411–419)
Chapter 30, “Role Theory and Concepts Applied to Personal and Social Change in Social Work” (pp. 452–470)
Blakely, T. J., & Dziadosz, G. M. (2008). Case management and social role theory as partners in service delivery. Care Management Journals, 9(3), 106–112. https://doi.org/10.1891/1521-0987.9.3.106
Dulin, A. M. (2007). A lesson on social role theory: An example of human behavior in the social environment theory. Advances in Social Work, 8(1), 104–112. https://doi.org/10.18060/134
Document: Psychological and Social Factors Refresher (Word document)
Document: Analysis of a Theory Worksheet (Word document)
Document: Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies (PDF)
Document: Kaltura Personal Capture – QuickStart Guide (PDF)
Note: Be sure to review this Kaltura Personal Capture guide prior to your Assignment this week. It includes important information for how to record your presentation in your online classroom.
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Library webinar archives: Webinars on library skills. http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/webinararchives/libraryskillswebinars
Note: Browse this site to view webinars that introduce you to the Walden University Library, including “Introduction to the Library” and “Search Strategies for New Students”
Walden University Library. (n.d.). Searching and finding information in the library databases: Overview. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/searchingfinding
Walden University Writing Center. (2020). Walden templates: General templates: PowerPoint presentation. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-2774360
Required Media
Laureate Education. (2017). Theories knowledge check, part 1 [Interactive media]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu
Document: Theories Knowledge Check, Part 1 Transcript (PDF)
Optional Resources
Healy, K. (2016). After the biomedical technology revolution: Where to now for a bio-psycho-social approach to social work? British Journal of Social Work, 46(5), 1446–1462. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4985727/
