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The ______ Approach focuses on understanding group members' unconscious thoughts and feelings.
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.
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.
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.
One advantage of social group work is that it fosters a sense of ______ and belonging.
The ______ of Change refers to the individual or group being served, such as children or adults.
The ______ of Change refers to the individual or group being served, such as children or adults.
Ferber's Model centers on the role of social support and ______ in promoting well-being.
Ferber's Model centers on the role of social support and ______ in promoting well-being.
Social group work may lead to conflicts or issues in group ______.
Social group work may lead to conflicts or issues in group ______.
The ______ Model examines how groups cope with stress and crisis.
The ______ Model examines how groups cope with stress and crisis.
Administration is necessary to orchestrate the myriad activities of the ______.
Administration is necessary to orchestrate the myriad activities of the ______.
A social welfare agency is an instrument of society established through government initiative or through ______ efforts to achieve a social goal.
A social welfare agency is an instrument of society established through government initiative or through ______ efforts to achieve a social goal.
Governmental agencies are supported by public funds or ______.
Governmental agencies are supported by public funds or ______.
Private or voluntary agencies are also referred to as ______ organizations.
Private or voluntary agencies are also referred to as ______ organizations.
Accounts of creation for public agencies can come from constitutional mandate, legislative act, executive order, or presidential ______.
Accounts of creation for public agencies can come from constitutional mandate, legislative act, executive order, or presidential ______.
Social work administration includes roles like analyzing, planning, organizing, and ______.
Social work administration includes roles like analyzing, planning, organizing, and ______.
Peter Drucker outlined that several people establish a social welfare agency when they see an unmet ______.
Peter Drucker outlined that several people establish a social welfare agency when they see an unmet ______.
Semi-government or quasi-governmental organizations receive some form of ______ from the government.
Semi-government or quasi-governmental organizations receive some form of ______ from the government.
Members of secondary groups are less personal or emotional than those of ______ groups.
Members of secondary groups are less personal or emotional than those of ______ groups.
A ______ is usually an urban group that gathers in a particular area.
A ______ is usually an urban group that gathers in a particular area.
A squad is usually a small group, of around 3 to ______ people.
A squad is usually a small group, of around 3 to ______ people.
Crisis situations can arise in group work, including group chaos and ______.
Crisis situations can arise in group work, including group chaos and ______.
Interpersonal conflicts and power struggles occur when group members experience ______ or tension.
Interpersonal conflicts and power struggles occur when group members experience ______ or tension.
Understanding group dynamics is crucial in social group work, as it can impact group ______.
Understanding group dynamics is crucial in social group work, as it can impact group ______.
Group cohesion and unity refer to the degree to which group members feel ______ and committed to the group.
Group cohesion and unity refer to the degree to which group members feel ______ and committed to the group.
Leadership and ______ play a key role in guiding the group and promoting positive outcomes.
Leadership and ______ play a key role in guiding the group and promoting positive outcomes.
Their existence, functions, and programs are created by law or executive order, hence, may only be changed by ______.
Their existence, functions, and programs are created by law or executive order, hence, may only be changed by ______.
Their organizational structure is more ______ than private agencies.
Their organizational structure is more ______ than private agencies.
Private agencies may have been established by sectarian or ______ organizations.
Private agencies may have been established by sectarian or ______ organizations.
Private agencies are governed by their own ______, constitution and by-laws.
Private agencies are governed by their own ______, constitution and by-laws.
The social welfare agency may be a small organization with a few people involved or a ______ social system involving many.
The social welfare agency may be a small organization with a few people involved or a ______ social system involving many.
For a large social welfare agency, the personnel would include ______ at various levels.
For a large social welfare agency, the personnel would include ______ at various levels.
In social administration, it is significant to integrate issues of ______.
In social administration, it is significant to integrate issues of ______.
Students will categorize the differences on binary models, gender as culture, and ______ models.
Students will categorize the differences on binary models, gender as culture, and ______ models.
Women are free to use both, while men are free to use only the ______ adjectives.
Women are free to use both, while men are free to use only the ______ adjectives.
Gertrude Wilson defines social welfare as an organized concern of all people for ______.
Gertrude Wilson defines social welfare as an organized concern of all people for ______.
Social welfare encompasses the well-being of all members of human society, including physical, mental, emotional, social, economic, and ______ aspects.
Social welfare encompasses the well-being of all members of human society, including physical, mental, emotional, social, economic, and ______ aspects.
Personal Social Services relate to the service function that addresses personal problems and ______ situations.
Personal Social Services relate to the service function that addresses personal problems and ______ situations.
Assistance refers to concrete aids or material supports typically provided by a ______ agency.
Assistance refers to concrete aids or material supports typically provided by a ______ agency.
The democratic ideal of social justice includes the identification of the most ______, the most dependent, and the most neglected individuals.
The democratic ideal of social justice includes the identification of the most ______, the most dependent, and the most neglected individuals.
Economic Development Goals prioritize programs that support increases in the production of goods and ______.
Economic Development Goals prioritize programs that support increases in the production of goods and ______.
Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of ______.
Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of ______.
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.
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.
Some ladybugs can produce a bacteria that kills the ______ chromosome in the typical male's XY pair.
Some ladybugs can produce a bacteria that kills the ______ chromosome in the typical male's XY pair.
Pierce et al (2019) define gender as focusing on how we perform the roles culture and society assign to our ______.
Pierce et al (2019) define gender as focusing on how we perform the roles culture and society assign to our ______.
In North America, the cultural identity of males includes traits such as strength, power, individualism, money, and ______.
In North America, the cultural identity of males includes traits such as strength, power, individualism, money, and ______.
For females, cultural traits include attractiveness, nurturing, relationships, and ______.
For females, cultural traits include attractiveness, nurturing, relationships, and ______.
Gendered styles of communication begin at ______ or even before.
Gendered styles of communication begin at ______ or even before.
Girls are known to play in smaller groups, while boys typically engage in ______ sports that are competitive.
Girls are known to play in smaller groups, while boys typically engage in ______ sports that are competitive.
Before the 1960s, sociolinguistic research about speech styles relied on a male-______ model.
Before the 1960s, sociolinguistic research about speech styles relied on a male-______ model.
Flashcards
Social Group Work
Social Group Work
A planned process for small social units to achieve social, emotional, and economic goals.
Group Theories
Group Theories
Frameworks used to understand and work with groups.
Psychodynamic Approach
Psychodynamic Approach
Focuses on unconscious thoughts and feelings to improve group dynamics.
Stress-Coping Model
Stress-Coping Model
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Medium of Change
Medium of Change
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Target of Change
Target of Change
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Agent of Change
Agent of Change
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Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
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Secondary Group
Secondary Group
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Primary Group
Primary Group
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Gang
Gang
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Squad
Squad
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Group Chaos
Group Chaos
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Interpersonal Conflicts
Interpersonal Conflicts
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Group Cohesion
Group Cohesion
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Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
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Social Welfare Agency
Social Welfare Agency
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Administration (in context)
Administration (in context)
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Public Agency
Public Agency
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Private/NGO Agency
Private/NGO Agency
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Social Work Administration
Social Work Administration
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Social Administration
Social Administration
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Social Welfare Administration
Social Welfare Administration
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Essential organizational functions
Essential organizational functions
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Private Agency Characteristics
Private Agency Characteristics
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Public Agency Characteristics
Public Agency Characteristics
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Social Welfare Agency Size
Social Welfare Agency Size
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Gender in Social Admin.
Gender in Social Admin.
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Sex vs. Gender
Sex vs. Gender
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Gender Models
Gender Models
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Mass Communication Evolution
Mass Communication Evolution
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Mass Communication Effects
Mass Communication Effects
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Social Welfare
Social Welfare
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Social Security
Social Security
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Personal Social Services
Personal Social Services
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Social Services
Social Services
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Social Justice Goal
Social Justice Goal
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Social Control Goal
Social Control Goal
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Economic Development Goal
Economic Development Goal
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Social Worker's Role
Social Worker's Role
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Biological Sex vs. Gender
Biological Sex vs. Gender
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Gender as Socially Constructed
Gender as Socially Constructed
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Gendered Language Styles
Gendered Language Styles
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Gender Stereotypes
Gender Stereotypes
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Y Chromosome and Maleness
Y Chromosome and Maleness
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Socialization of Gender
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Gendered Communication
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Male-Normative Model
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Study Notes
Social Work Working with Groups
- 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.
Definition of Social Group Work
- 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 and Disadvantages of Social Group Work
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Advantages:*
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Promotes social interaction and networking
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Fosters a sense of community and belonging
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Provides a safe space for sharing and emotional support
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Encourages skill-building and empowerment
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Cost-effective and efficient
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Disadvantages:*
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Can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
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May not be suitable for all individuals or situations
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Can be challenging to manage and facilitate
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May lead to conflicts or group dynamics issues
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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
Social Work Administration
- 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?
Social Work Definition
- The profession focused on fostering, facilitating, and strengthening basic social relationships for full individual and societal development.
Social Work Roles & Functions
- 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
Types of Social Welfare Agencies
- 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)
Social Welfare Agency Size
- 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.
