Discussion Post: 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 Walden Library and strengthen your skills in identifying and locating an empirical research article.
To prepare:
1) Select one of these three groups: (i) an immigrant individual from a racial or ethnic minority group, (ii) a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) individual, OR (3) an individual who is physically disabled.
2) Then conduct a library search for an empirical study 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:
1) 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. (Two of these factors should be psychologically related and two of these factors should be socially related).
2) Identify and explain a psychosocial intervention that addresses one of the four specific psychosocial factors you described above.
3) Identify 1 to 2 outcomes you might measure if you were to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
4) Evaluate one advantage of using a psychosocial framework in social work practice with the group you chose.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference
• Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
o Chapter 26: The Psychosocial Framework of Social Work Practice (pp. 411-419)
o 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. doi: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.