Human Behavior In The Social Environment From An African American Perspective

Author : Letha A See
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136378232

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective by Letha A See Pdf

In Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective, leading black scholars come together to discuss complex human behavior problems faced by African Americans and to force the abandonment of conceptualization theories made without consideration of the Black experience. Challenging you to engage in different thinking and develop new theories for addressing the needs of African Americans, this book highlights the assets of black individuals, families, and communities and guides you through program interventions and public policies that strengthen and empower African Americans. You will learn to enhance your clients’coping strategies and resilience by factoring in their strengths rather than focusing on their weaknesses. Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective contextualizes community behavior patterns, gender roles, and changing contemporary identities to challenge your assumptions about African American culture and communities and convince you to rethink your intervention strategies and methods. To further help you fine-tune your service delivery, this book leads you through discussions on: help-seeking behaviors of young street males the association of sociocultural risk factors with suicides the use of emotive behavior therapy to help African Americans cope with the prospect of imminent death advocating for changes in institutions and systems which negatively impact the lives of the poor and the oppressed how social work has ignored one segment of the African American community--young girls in urban settings psychological consequences of coming of age in a hostile environment Social workers, community-based groups, policymakers, and other helping professionals owe it to their clients to shrug off culturally incompetent services and care. Using Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African American Perspective as a guide, you will learn to redress your programs and policies with a sensitivity to the factors and mechanisms that maximize the buoyancy of disadvantaged groups over various stages of their life development.

Author : Letha A See
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136437038

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective by Letha A See Pdf

Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition is an updating of the classic text that presents leading black scholars discussing complex human behavior problems faced by African-Americans in today’s society. This new edition provides fresh theories and the latest practical interventions not in the first edition that show, for example, how to enhance a client’s coping strategies and resilience by focusing on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. This edition includes a new foreword by former Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition acquaints practitioners with the Black experience, and provides the latest innovative methods of working with this diverse population. This edition also offers new insights on evaluating practice initiatives. Experts and scholars explore and interpret individual and group behaviors, the strength and resilience of the black family, the stresses and problems affecting children, the significant problem of the affects of colorism, the self-esteem and identity issues of biracial children, violence in the criminal justice system, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the stress and behaviors resulting from belonging to the armed services, and other behavior stemming from progression through the life cycle. Chapters include charts and tables of data, extensive references, and study questions for deeper study for students. Topics in Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition include: the importance of the consideration of the black experience in analyzing black behavior behavior as a response to a hostile social system the black church’s role in leading African-Americans resiliency perspective as a positive force the use of strength behaviors for socialization and survival strategies to strengthen roles of fathers in African-American families military culture as a microcosm of the wider society the psychological effects of skin color on self-esteem the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and its effects refreshing social work practice to better meet the needs of African-American girls examination of a study on the help-seeking behaviors of young African-American males empirically based creative intervention strategies to alleviate black-on-black crime analysis of street gang behaviors with a program to address it influences of hip hop culture strategies to lessen substance abuse in children practices that help assist administrators and social workers to lessen school violence Human Behavior in the Social Environment from an African-American Perspective, Second Edition is a supplementary text that is valuable for undergraduate and graduate students, human service practitioners, mental health and medical counselors, policymakers, school officials, and criminal justice personnel.

Author : J. Camille Hall,Stan L. Bowie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317994220

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African American Behavior in the Social Environment by J. Camille Hall,Stan L. Bowie Pdf

An essential text to help to understand human behavior and the processes that guide human adaptation Social workers and therapists need to assess the full range of aspects of their client problems such as socioeconomic status, academic achievement, parental incarceration, psychopathology, and other risks. African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives explores the latest empirical and theoretical findings of human behavior and resiliency in African American individuals, families, and communities. Leading scholars provide unique insights into African American mental health, gender relations, family interactions and dynamics, inequality, poverty, the balance between work and family, and nontraditional families. This important text discusses in detail the importance of understanding the processes that guide human adaptation and understanding the dynamics of how particular ethnic groups, cultures, and people use resources to adapt to certain circumstances that can be useful in assessment and treatment. African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives presents the analysis and research of several individuals in order to provide an understanding of how the concept of protective factors, racial identity, and racial socialization has been approached, the direction their insights have taken them, and the results of exploring the dynamics of African American behavior in relationship to environments. Research discussed in African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives include: socioeconomic status health disparity the impact of having incarcerated parents academic achievement gap kinship ties leadership development race identity and socialization suicide among African American adolescents Black churches impact in HIV/AIDS prevention culturally relevant mental health services gender and sexuality issues policy and practice and much more! African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives is an invaluable resource for counselors, marriage and family therapists, educators, and students in African American studies.

Author : John F. Longres
Publisher : Wadsworth
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015016295902

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment by John F. Longres Pdf

Author : Irl Carter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351514682

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment by Irl Carter Pdf

Since the publication of the first edition of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, several generations of students have successfully used this classic text, which takes a social systems approach to human behavior. This systems approach is still widely accepted in the human services disciplines, including social work, education, nursing, psychology, and in human services programs themselves. Its ideas have become the organizing framework for curriculum, as well as fruitful sources for new applications of theory and practice. Among the advantages of the social systems approach is that it permits students and practitioners to see connections between fields of practice, between methods, and across professional disciplines and bodies of theory. The book serves as a template of the concentric circles of human behavior, with chapters on fields of behavior, beginning with the person and ranging outward to culture and society. Abundant examples from practice and from behavioral patterns are drawn from the social sciences, topical events, literature, and the authors' personal and professional experiences. This volume responds to the needs of students and instructors as these have developed since the publication of the previous edition.

Author : Katherine van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199740574

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level by Katherine van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn Pdf

A remarkable volume that will help students recognize and consider interactions between and among individuals and social systems.

Author : Magaly Queralt
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015031877932

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The Social Environment and Human Behavior by Magaly Queralt Pdf

This is the first Human Behavior and Social Environment (HBSE) book to truly integrate and emphasize multicultural material throughout the chapters, and to provide readers with an introduction to the realities of practice with diverse populations. It provides comprehensive, balanced, and in-depth coverage of the subject matter rather than using a single theoretical approach.

Author : Katherine S. Van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Human behavior
ISBN : 9780190211066

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level by Katherine S. Van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn Pdf

A timely revision in this global age, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and explores the impact of these worlds on human behavior. An ecosystems/sustainability framework emerges as a key characteristic of contemporary practice. What is sustainable social work? What are the characteristics of a sustainable community? How is the present exploitation of environmental resources unsustainable for future generations? In accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards, attention is paid to environmental justice as well as diversity and difference.

Author : Katherine Van Wormer,Fred Besthorn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780190211073

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level by Katherine Van Wormer,Fred Besthorn Pdf

A timely revision in this global age, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and explores the impact of these worlds on human behavior. An ecosystems/sustainability framework emerges as a key characteristic of contemporary practice. What is sustainable social work? What are the characteristics of a sustainable community? How is the present exploitation of environmental resources unsustainable for future generations? In accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards, attention is paid to environmental justice as well as diversity and difference.

Author : Katherine van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0199813299

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level by Katherine van Wormer,Fred H. Besthorn Pdf

A timely revision in this global age, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and the impact of these worlds on human behavior. Its major new theme, sustainability, emerges as a key characteristic of contemporary practice. What is sustainable social work? What are the characteristics of a sustainable community? How is the present exploitation of environmental resources unsustainable for future generations? Following the greatest economic upheaval since the Great Depression, how can we envision a sustainable economy that will benefit all the people, not only the wealthy few? Human behavior results from biological, psychological, socio-economic, and cultural forces, but the mental health field has placed the most emphasis on intrapsychic factors to the near exclusion of socio-economic and cultural considerations. This significant collaboration seeks to correct this omission by helping students recognize patterns in the family, culture, and value systems in order to create safe and sustainable environments for their future clients. The emphasis on sustainable and unsustainable social welfare programs is geared to helping readers engage in advocacy for social justice. * Integrates up-to-date research findings, models, and government statistics * Enhanced discussions of theory, group dynamics, family, community, and the environment * Theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter * Highlights the importance of the natural environment and ecology--the "community of the earth"--to human and group behavior * Sets forth a refined understanding of the role of spirituality--the "community of faith"--in people's lives * Focuses on evidence-based theory and research * Teaches from a global, cross-cultural, perspective, highlighting themes of empowerment and social justice * Features dynamic readings, personal narratives, and photographs that highlight each chapter's topic * Accompanied by an online instructor's manual with lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions at www.oup.com/us/HBSE/ Don't miss the companion volume, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level, Second Edition, which offers an eye-opening view of how biological, psychological, and cultural forces influence individuals' behavior.

Author : Joe M. Schriver
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351516372

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Handbook of Human Behavior and the Social Environment by Joe M. Schriver Pdf

Handbook of Human Behaviour and the Social Environment is a compendium of new theories for all aspects of social work practice. It pulls together major theories and concepts used in the field. By synthesizing this wide knowledge base via practical points of view and tracing the socio-historical evolution of its content and the role of the social worker, this handbook will assist social workers in achieving their primary goals: fostering human well-being and competent social functioning.The authors describe the current social work curriculum developed by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, demonstrating how client and constituency engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation are guided by knowledge of human behaviour and the social environment (HBSE) theory. The Handbook applies HBSE theories differently depending on client system size, context, and needs. Major concepts include power, oppression, and identity formation.This essential, up-to-date volume formulates strategies to eliminate personal bias and to promote human rights. In addition, it integrates ethics, research, policy content, diversity, human rights, and social, economic, and environmental justice issues. It will serve as an insightful and influential guide to students, professors, and social workers.

Author : Martin Bloom,Waldo C. Klein
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015038609908

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Controversial Issues in Human Behavior in the Social Environment by Martin Bloom,Waldo C. Klein Pdf

Part of the popular "Controversial Issues" series, this paperback book presents a series of debates on the most current issues and topics in the area of HBSE (human behavior in the social environment). This book will help readers to think through current issues in HBSE, including the validity of various theories, different methods of teaching HBSE, how sensitive topics such as race and gender can best be addressed, and more. The book will help readers appreciate the complexity of both learning and teaching in the field of HBSE.

Author : Carel B. Germain,Martin Bloom
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0231111401

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment by Carel B. Germain,Martin Bloom Pdf

It also takes into account the expected and unexpected stresses, challenges, and life tasks that can influence development within social environments."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Katherine van Wormer
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199740079

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level by Katherine van Wormer Pdf

A fresh take on the core textbook that focuses on individual development and behavior across the life span.

Author : José B. Ashford,Craig W. LeCroy,Kathy L. Lortie
Publisher : Brooks Cole
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Developmental psychology
ISBN : NWU:35556033564394

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment by José B. Ashford,Craig W. LeCroy,Kathy L. Lortie Pdf

In this revision of their ground-breaking book, the authors offer an even more balanced, integrated, and applied text. In addition, the book's multidimensional framework, integration of the biopsychosocial dimensions for assessing social functioning, attention to foundation knowledge and diversity, and use of case studies to illuminate the applied aspects of HBSE content all combine to give readers an experience that is meaningful and exciting. Using a unique, multidimensional framework for assessing behavior, the authors look at biopsychosocial development across the life span. Essentially, the framework provides a concrete tool for the reader to assess human behavior from a perspective that truly reflects the values and knowledge base of the social work profession. Lively and comprehensive, this book succeeds by helping students connect foundation knowledge with practice concerns.