In Week 3 you are reintroduced to the family case studies you have seen throughout your concentration year. You will analyze the social problems within each family and apply the skill you would use in working with these family members as clients. You are provided with additional media for each family that allow you to use your skills to identify the policy and social problems […]

he conceptual or theoretical framework is a major element of the dissertation and begins with a broad theoretical foundation. Your conceptual or theoretical framework will be presented in Chapter 1 of the dissertation proposal and expanded upon in Chapter 2, the literature review. Depending upon the research methodologists consulted for the research design, some methodologists suggest that conceptual frameworks are used in quantitative research and […]

One of the most important concepts in clinical practice and group work is confidentiality. All members of the group sign an informed consent form in order to address the rules and parameters of the group sessions. The rules regarding confidentiality are stated in one section of the form. Although every member must sign this agreement, ensuring that all information shared in the group remains confidential […]

1. Last week we had a chance to discuss the concept of public/private partnerships. In those discussions, we also looked at a few examples of these relationships.  In your first discussion this week, build on your last week’s example and what would be the roles and responsibilities of your identified public/private partnership.  How does the relationship improve service delivery and impact the cost of doing […]

Eating disorders can plague both males and females, and they generally have different unattainable physical appearance-related goals. Males may feel the need to develop large muscles and are more vulnerable to taking drugs or embarking on exercise regimens that move them in that direction. For males who are obese or disinterested in athletics, there may be considerable social pressure and harassment to increase their muscle […]

As a social worker, you bring your own lens—that is, your own set of assumptions, biases, beliefs, and interpretations—into your interactions with clients and the human services professionals with whom you collaborate. Human services organizations have their own cultures that influence their organizational lenses. An organizational lens reflects key assumptions about the individuals to whom the organization provides services. These assumptions influence the organization’s policies […]

Statistical analysis software is a valuable tool that helps researchers perform the complex calculations. However, to use such a tool effectively, the study must be well designed. The social worker must understand all the relationships involved in the study. He or she must understand the study’s purpose and select the most appropriate design. The social worker must correctly represent the relationship being examined and the […]

Attached below is everything required for this assignment. This assignment is two parts, the research method questions that you have to answer, and the second part is the research instrument. Please make two separate word documents for this assignment.  I already have my topic and aim of the study which is “To investigate Impacts of Instagram on male body image and health perspectives.”I have also […]

Imagine that two focus groups have been conducted in an Asian American and immigrant community in a large urban city. The rationale of conducting the qualitative study was because it has been noted that many Asian Americans and immigrants are reluctant to seek mental health services. To further understand this issue, service providers including social workers, counselors, doctors, and nurses were recruited to discuss the […]

This week’s discussion centers on an exploration of disability from a social and political perspective, i.e., we will explore the social movement led by courageous people with disabilities, supported by others to secure the rights to equal access in all realms be they educational, employment, physical access to buildings and public transportation. The result is the passage of the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA). The […]