Social Work Theory and Social Work
000 word written assignment Write a 1000 word assignment outlining the individual research and reading undertaken and how you contributed to the presentation. In the unit the student worked in a group of four to derive a presentation illustrating her ability to utilise theory in the selected scenario. The scenario the group looked at was scenario 2; Fiona. Fiona lived in a multi-occupied accommodation where there was a lot of crime in the area. She left home when she was 17 and faced multiple problems since finding out her younger sister was abused by her uncle as a child. The group looked at theories surrounding guilt and disclosure, along with the possibility of psychosis. The group also looked into psycho-analytic theory and social learning theory and made a link between guilt therapy and drug therapy, for example, the medical and non-medical help she should be receiving. The students spoke about what they would do as her social worker to point her into the right direction and make her feel less vulnerable. By looking at these theories, the group hoped to make sense of Fiona's situation and the reasons why she bestowed such feelings of guilt and hatred for herself. The group split the work load into four parts and it was the writer's responsibility to look at theories surrounding guilt. The reasoning for Fiona to feel such guilt was immediately apparent to the student
Outline some of the main differences between quantitative and qualitative Research methods. (1000 words)
EMMA SMITH SOCIOLOGY - SOCS 101 - SEMESTER A SEMINAR GROUP C- Thursday 2-3pm 2A) Outline some of the main differences between quantitative and qualitative Research methods. (1000 words) The discipline of sociology dates back to the end of the 18th century, and for many, it seems a difficult term to accurately define. It covers a wide range of topics such as poverty and gender to race and relationships, and its focus is on understanding the modernised, and industrialised world, which has developed throughout this time. Sociology enables us to take a step back and look at things which are familiar to us in a new way. Methodology and theories give us the ability to see things from a new perspective. The term 'methodology' defines the theory and analysis of how research should proceed. Any good research should have a basis in science, and the factor that distinguishes sociological arguments from common sense is systematic knowledge, which is developed through rigorous research processes. In doing research, people are trying to produce knowledge that is accurate; a description of some aspect of the world that is as close as possible to how it actually is. They also try to make sure that this knowledge is objective and value-free, meaning that the information must be gathered in a way that limits the chances of the researcher influencing or distorting the
Images of inequality - What evidence is there that older people are socially excluded?
A recent news article by Nicholas Timmins (2008) entitled 'Labour's drive to reduce poverty has stalled, according to study' highlighted the failure of Government policy to reduce poverty and exclusion for the elderly. Statistics show that for the first time ever there will be more pensioners in the UK than under 16's (ONS, 2008), but what are the implications of this for Britain's care system, does this mean more socially excluded pensioners, and is age a cause of social exclusion on its own? This essay will argue that age itself is not a cause of social exclusion, but contributing factors such as poor health, social back ground and poor services will increase the risk of being socially excluded. Although some older people may be excluded, one cannot say all older people are. The essay will also investigate the social position of older people in British society, how they have come to occupy this position and also the varying views of old age. The increase in older people in the future will have important implications for social care. According to Wilson et al (2008, p.616), what has been termed a 'demographic time bomb' will constitute a major problem for the provision of services, with the problem being "how to produce services that respond better to the needs of older people while being affordable at the same time." The balance between those of working age and the
Youth Work Essay - we shall look at the history and development of youth work
Youth Work Essay Patricia Farrell December 2012 “The concept of youth work has evolved both nationally and internationally. It has grown from the historical notion of young people coming together in association for the purpose of social activity, to the current notion of young people being prepared to have the necessary skills to act towards an objective of social transformation.” With regard to the above statement, we shall look at the history and development of youth work in order to determine the accuracy of the statement. As a guide to my personal conclusion on the matter, I shall also discuss some key theoretical studies of youth work. These include the personal development model and the Social Education Model, selected for their relevance in Irish policy progression, as we shall look at later. First it is important to clarify what is meant by the term ‘youth work’, and to whom it is applicable. The concept of youth work is one which has developed and evolved significantly over the past century. An ever industrialising society brought about the first forms of youth work, in a casual sense, focusing on young people’s social lives. However, since then, it has earned a more significant and formal role in our society. As a result, youth work has been structured through legislation, and more clearly defined. Ireland saw the introduction of the Youth Work Act
In this essay I will explore the ways in which individuals in care settings are enabled to find their voice and express their thoughts. I will look at the carers approach to collecting and recording this information.
In a modern world where people have the opportunity to speak exactly what’s on their mind, how do we support people who can’t easily express themselves? As a society, we yearn for information and can easily access it but how do you access information that is hidden away inside a person? In this essay I will explore the ways in which individuals in care settings are enabled to find their voice and express their thoughts. I will look at the carers approach to collecting and recording this information. Attachment theory is a term coined by John Bowlby. Bowlby supposed that early childhood attachment with a primary care giver is crucial for the child’s future survival. An attachment figure is a person that provides and teaches the child, “…the significance of an attachment-figure is that the baby uses her or him as a ‘secure base” (K101, Unit 5, p28) Children form strong relationships if they have a stable, consistent period in which to attach. They watch behaviours and learn boundaries, communication skills and memories. Robyn Fivush describes this early forming as “the internal working model”. This has been described as scripts or “little ‘stories’ that children form in their minds, to explain how they think events tend to flow in their world” (K101, Unit 5, p31). As the child grows, these scripts get changed by experience. If a child does not follow
Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children
20042188 CYCC52 Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children CYCC52 Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children Different professional groups may each have their own priorities when it comes to safeguarding children. Giving examples of these, discuss whether it is possible for professionals to work together with the interests of the child to the fore. Essay: 60% of module mark, 2500 words, learning outcomes 1 & 3. First and foremost during this essay I will examine what inter-professional practice is and where it has come from. Furthermore I will analyse the different ways in which the agencies that I work alongside work together to help safeguard children and young people. I will discuss the priorities that they may have using examples which I have been involved in within my setting. I will then discuss whether it is possible to work solely child centred when it comes to safeguarding and analyse the difficulties we may come across while attempting this, mainly focussing on budget restraints and how they affect the young people we provide a service for. I will briefly divulge into the tragedies of both Victoria Climbie and ‘Baby P’ discussing why inter-professional practice was not successful. And finally I will discuss ways in which I believe inter professional practice could be improved across the board by introducing reviewing
