Social Work Working with Groups

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The ______ Approach focuses on understanding group members' unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Psychodynamic

The ______-Behavioral Approach emphasizes the role of group members' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Cognitive

Social group work is a planned process of creating a small social unit for the purpose of achieving social, emotional, and ______ goals.

economic

One advantage of social group work is that it fosters a sense of ______ and belonging.

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The ______ of Change refers to the individual or group being served, such as children or adults.

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Ferber's Model centers on the role of social support and ______ in promoting well-being.

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Social group work may lead to conflicts or issues in group ______.

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The ______ Model examines how groups cope with stress and crisis.

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Administration is necessary to orchestrate the myriad activities of the ______.

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A social welfare agency is an instrument of society established through government initiative or through ______ efforts to achieve a social goal.

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Governmental agencies are supported by public funds or ______.

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Private or voluntary agencies are also referred to as ______ organizations.

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Accounts of creation for public agencies can come from constitutional mandate, legislative act, executive order, or presidential ______.

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Social work administration includes roles like analyzing, planning, organizing, and ______.

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Peter Drucker outlined that several people establish a social welfare agency when they see an unmet ______.

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Semi-government or quasi-governmental organizations receive some form of ______ from the government.

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Members of secondary groups are less personal or emotional than those of ______ groups.

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A ______ is usually an urban group that gathers in a particular area.

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A squad is usually a small group, of around 3 to ______ people.

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Crisis situations can arise in group work, including group chaos and ______.

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Interpersonal conflicts and power struggles occur when group members experience ______ or tension.

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Understanding group dynamics is crucial in social group work, as it can impact group ______.

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Group cohesion and unity refer to the degree to which group members feel ______ and committed to the group.

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Leadership and ______ play a key role in guiding the group and promoting positive outcomes.

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Their existence, functions, and programs are created by law or executive order, hence, may only be changed by ______.

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Their organizational structure is more ______ than private agencies.

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Private agencies may have been established by sectarian or ______ organizations.

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Private agencies are governed by their own ______, constitution and by-laws.

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The social welfare agency may be a small organization with a few people involved or a ______ social system involving many.

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For a large social welfare agency, the personnel would include ______ at various levels.

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In social administration, it is significant to integrate issues of ______.

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Students will categorize the differences on binary models, gender as culture, and ______ models.

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Women are free to use both, while men are free to use only the ______ adjectives.

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Gertrude Wilson defines social welfare as an organized concern of all people for ______.

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Social welfare encompasses the well-being of all members of human society, including physical, mental, emotional, social, economic, and ______ aspects.

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Personal Social Services relate to the service function that addresses personal problems and ______ situations.

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Assistance refers to concrete aids or material supports typically provided by a ______ agency.

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The democratic ideal of social justice includes the identification of the most ______, the most dependent, and the most neglected individuals.

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Economic Development Goals prioritize programs that support increases in the production of goods and ______.

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Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of ______.

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Majerus asks whether it is the presence of a Y chromosome that makes a male a male, or the absence of one of the ______ chromosomes.

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Some ladybugs can produce a bacteria that kills the ______ chromosome in the typical male's XY pair.

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Pierce et al (2019) define gender as focusing on how we perform the roles culture and society assign to our ______.

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In North America, the cultural identity of males includes traits such as strength, power, individualism, money, and ______.

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For females, cultural traits include attractiveness, nurturing, relationships, and ______.

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Gendered styles of communication begin at ______ or even before.

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Girls are known to play in smaller groups, while boys typically engage in ______ sports that are competitive.

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Before the 1960s, sociolinguistic research about speech styles relied on a male-______ model.

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Study Notes

Different theories and approaches in social group work
Definition of social group work
Advantages and disadvantages of social group work
Medium of change, target of change, agent of change
Types of groups
Types of crisis dynamics of group work
Importance of group dynamics

Different Theories and Approaches

Psychodynamic Approach: Focuses on understanding unconscious thoughts and feelings to facilitate positive change.
Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Emphasizes the role of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in shaping experiences and outcomes.
Stress-Coping Model: Examines how groups cope with stress and crisis, and how to develop effective coping strategies.
Ferber's Model: Centers on the role of social support and relationships in promoting individual and group well-being.
Yalom's Group Therapy: Highlights the importance of group cohesion, communication, and feedback in promoting therapeutic change.

A planned process of creating a small social unit to achieve social, emotional, and economic goals.
Involves working with a group of people who share common interests, needs, or circumstances.
Goal: promote positive change and development.

Advantages:*
Promotes social interaction and networking
Fosters a sense of community and belonging
Provides a safe space for sharing and emotional support
Encourages skill-building and empowerment
Cost-effective and efficient
Disadvantages:*
Can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
May not be suitable for all individuals or situations
Can be challenging to manage and facilitate
May lead to conflicts or group dynamics issues
Can be difficult to measure effectiveness

Medium of Change, Target of Change, Agent of Change

Medium of Change: The method or approach used to bring about change (e.g., education, counseling, advocacy).
Target of Change: The individual, group, or community being served (e.g., children, adults, communities).
Agent of Change: The person or group responsible for bringing about change (e.g., social workers, teachers, community leaders).

How Groups Effect Change (Dorwin Cartwright, 1953)

The group as MEDIUM of change: The social worker guides group processes to achieve goals
The group as TARGET of change: Aspects/conditions of the group may be changed for individual member changes
The group as AGENT of change: Group efforts aim to modify or redirect features in its social environment

Types of Groups

Therapeutic Groups (support groups or therapy groups)
Educational Groups (workshops or classes)
Recreational Groups (clubs or teams)
Advocacy Groups (coalitions or networks)
Self-Help Groups (led and maintained by group members)

Peer Groups

Individuals of relatively equal status.
Frequent interaction.
Similar age, social status, and interests.

Secondary Groups

Individuals who interact less.
Less personal or emotional compared to primary groups.
Marked by secondary relationships.

Gangs

Urban groups gathering in an area.
Less formal than clubs.
May cause social unrest.

Squads

Small groups (3-15 people).
Work together to accomplish goals.

Teams

Similar to squads, but with more members.
Work towards goals similarly to squads.

Crisis in Group Work

Group Chaos and Disruptions
Interpersonal Conflicts and Power Struggles
Feelings of Anxiety and Uncertainty
Group Fatigue and Burnout
Unexpected Events or Crises

Importance of Group Dynamics

Group Cohesion and Unity
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Leadership and Facilitation
Goal-Setting and Decision-Making

Code of Ethics and Principles
Social Work definition
Social work administration definition
Social work welfare administration definition
Characteristics of administration
Why do we need administration?

The profession focused on fostering, facilitating, and strengthening basic social relationships for full individual and societal development.

Planning and evaluating programs and services
Managing personnel and budgets
Coordinating with other agencies and stakeholders
Advocating for social justice and policy change
Supervising and mentoring social workers
Social Work Welfare Administration Definition

Welfare Administration

Providing basic human needs (e.g., food, shelter, healthcare).
Supporting vulnerable populations (e.g., children, elderly, indigent).
Addressing poverty, inequality, and social injustice.
Promoting community development and social change

Governmental/Public Agencies (supported by public funds or taxes)
Private/Voluntary Agencies (supported by private contributions or donations)
Semi-Government/Quasi-Governmental Organizations (receive subsidies from government)

Small organizations with few people involved
Complex social systems with many people

Gendered Communication

Gender is socially constructed, not biologically determined.
Gendered communication styles exist.
Communication researchers explore how gender and cultural background influence social interaction.

Project Life Cycle

Initiation: Define objectives, list requirements.
Planning: Develop plans, budget, responsible parties.
Execution: Implement the plan.
Monitoring: Track progress, address issues.
Closing: Formalize completion, evaluate.

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Explore the various theories and approaches within social group work, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and stress-coping models. Understand the definition, advantages, and dynamics of working in groups. This quiz also covers the importance of group dynamics and types of crises in group settings.