Theories are explanations of how things works and are supported by research including multiple tests of hypotheses and other theories. People’s experiences, ideologies and systematic reasoning develop the basis of theories (Robbins, Pranab & Edward 376, Hutchinson 26). In social work, theories both help us evaluate and comprehend human behavior, society, individual and social problems, and the relationships between them (Robbins et al. 375, Hutchinson 26). Developing theories help people coordinate and organize various, complex experiences and ideas (Robbins et al. 375, Hutchinson 38). In addition to establishing structure for existing knowledge, they guide us to new ideas, hypotheses, interventions and change in social work (Hutchinson 26,
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The BPSS aims to account all possible factors across fields (person, environment, and time) to get a complete understanding, important for responding to people’s needs and goals (Hutchinson 12). Each field includes a set of dimensions. The person includes a biological, psychological and spiritual dimension. The environment is made up of physical, cultural, social structure and institutions, organizations, communities and groups. Time can be linear, historical and chronological (Hutchinson 12). All these dimensions connect and influence one another (Hutchinson …show more content…
379, Zittel, Lawrence & Wodarski 30, Hatala 270). It is important in understanding what factors contribute to conditions of individuals, in determining interventions and treatments, in preventing and reducing risks, and in maintaining and developing strengths. Professionals apply the BPSS model to health (Zittel et al. 24, Hatala 266), which relates to social workers goal in improving people’s quality of life and wellbeing. Researchers explain that genetics, psychology and spirituality interact with environmental factors to produce various conditions of health, disease and illness (Zittel et al. 24, Hatala 258). For example, imbalances in neurotransmitters negatively affect mental health. Similarly, distress negatively affects the immune systems functioning (Zittel et al. 23). Practicing faith and developing spirituality can affect individual’s psychology and society in terms of bringing meaning to their lives, adopting positive lifestyles, and engaging with their community and culture (Hatala 260). The environment also impacts individuals in terms of the quality and amount of physical and social resources available and the amount of control people have over them (Zittel et al.
The BPSS aims to account all possible factors across fields (person, environment, and time) to get a complete understanding, important for responding to people’s needs and goals (Hutchinson 12). Each field includes a set of dimensions. The person includes a biological, psychological and spiritual dimension. The environment is made up of physical, cultural, social structure and institutions, organizations, communities and groups. Time can be linear, historical and chronological (Hutchinson 12). All these dimensions connect and influence one another (Hutchinson …show more content…
379, Zittel, Lawrence & Wodarski 30, Hatala 270). It is important in understanding what factors contribute to conditions of individuals, in determining interventions and treatments, in preventing and reducing risks, and in maintaining and developing strengths. Professionals apply the BPSS model to health (Zittel et al. 24, Hatala 266), which relates to social workers goal in improving people’s quality of life and wellbeing. Researchers explain that genetics, psychology and spirituality interact with environmental factors to produce various conditions of health, disease and illness (Zittel et al. 24, Hatala 258). For example, imbalances in neurotransmitters negatively affect mental health. Similarly, distress negatively affects the immune systems functioning (Zittel et al. 23). Practicing faith and developing spirituality can affect individual’s psychology and society in terms of bringing meaning to their lives, adopting positive lifestyles, and engaging with their community and culture (Hatala 260). The environment also impacts individuals in terms of the quality and amount of physical and social resources available and the amount of control people have over them (Zittel et al.