How does theory help you
conceptualize/understand this behavior? Pick a theory and explain how the
specific concepts[dZWM1] from the theory can be used to explain this behavior/issue. Consider
the knowledge gained from this course.
An analysis
of the literature you searched [Md2] [scholarly sources] related to your chosen health or mental health
behavior/issue. NOTE: Do not simply summarize or report on the
articles; instead, analyze the literature.
What did
the authors conclude? Where did they agree (find similar findings/make
similar arguments) or disagree (find different results/make different
arguments)?
Link to
social work practice and ethical considerations, including:
Is the
theory you identified in 1b above a good fit for social work? Discuss.
What are
the limitations
of this theory for understanding how to effectively intervene with
clients? What are the strengths of it[Md3] ?
i.
Describe how the theory (and its corresponding
intervention) is relevant for either direct (individuals, families, groups) or indirect
(organization and communities) social work practice[Md4] .
ii.
Consider social work ethical implications (cite specific “Ethical Practice Standards” of the NASW Code of Ethics, 2021 https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English/Social-Workers-Ethical-Responsibilities-to-Clients ) related to working with your chosen
population or issue:
1.
Think about issues of vulnerability[Md5] , diversity, and privilege when you answer this, particularly related to
differences in ability, age, class, color, culture, ethnicity, family
structure, gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital
status, national origin, race, religion or spirituality, sex, and sexual
orientation.
[dZWM1]For
example, if you are applying cognitive theory to the issue of low self-esteem
in adolescent girls, you would apply the concepts of core beliefs /
cognitive schemas, rational thinking, and cognitive errors.
[Md2]The
analysis section is where you will tell me what your five (5) articles
have to say. Please do not summarize each one, instead, describe the
conversation as if all the authors were in the room with you. Pull out themes
and use those as headings. Where do authors agree / disagree / arrive at
different conclusions? For example (I’m making this up), headings might relate
to causes of the issue, effective treatments, policy issues, etc. It depends on
your articles. This is about your ability to think critically about what this
body of literature is saying about your topic overall. (Note, This is not an
analysis of the research methods each author used.)
[Md3]The
strengths and limitations of applying theory to practice is where you will
again think critically. For example, if
you are working with adolescents and apply behavior theory to help you
understand how to help, how is this useful and is there anything missing? Is it
a matter of these youths doing what they see (modelling) and/or are there other
aspects to consider, like self-efficacy or broader policy issues?
[Md4]Typically
your theory and intervention apply to one of these, either micro practice or
macro practice, which one and how?
[Md5]Here
you will imagine working with your chosen population or issue and ask yourself
what ethical practice standards might arise. You identified these in your
outline. For example, if you are working with clients who are at risk for
suicide, we need to balance our commitment to clients (1.01) as mandated
reporters against privacy and confidentiality (1.07).
For example, if you are applying cognitive theory to the issue of low self-esteem in adolescent girls, you would apply the concepts of core beliefs / cognitive schemas, rational thinking, and cognitive errors.
