Analysis
A multi-dimensional approach to human development and behaviour is beneficial in social work and human services practice as the human condition, and all human experience, is multifaceted and complex. Current knowledge and awareness of social and psychological theories is highly important as well as it must inform decision making in direct practice. This paper will discuss Tony’s inner and outer world, according to Harms (2010), in order to analyse his behaviour with consideration to his complexities. Further, three theories are discussed, including social learning theory, learned helplessness, and attachment theory, to provide a thorough exploration of the contributing factors to Tony’s past and current behaviour. Then, the application of social and psychological theories and the multidimensional framework to practice is addressed. …show more content…
The “inner” world, in the multidimensional approach, is a person’s individual and unique human experience, and consists of the biological, psychological and spiritual dimensions (Harms, 2010). These dimensions are separate but interconnected, and are influenced by and influence each other. Next, the “outer” world consists of a person’s relational, social, cultural and structural dimensions, as well as the dimension of time. The dimensions from both the inner and outer world have a reciprocal relationship — they influence and are influenced by each other (Harms,
A multi-dimensional approach to human development and behaviour is beneficial in social work and human services practice as the human condition, and all human experience, is multifaceted and complex. Current knowledge and awareness of social and psychological theories is highly important as well as it must inform decision making in direct practice. This paper will discuss Tony’s inner and outer world, according to Harms (2010), in order to analyse his behaviour with consideration to his complexities. Further, three theories are discussed, including social learning theory, learned helplessness, and attachment theory, to provide a thorough exploration of the contributing factors to Tony’s past and current behaviour. Then, the application of social and psychological theories and the multidimensional framework to practice is addressed. …show more content…
The “inner” world, in the multidimensional approach, is a person’s individual and unique human experience, and consists of the biological, psychological and spiritual dimensions (Harms, 2010). These dimensions are separate but interconnected, and are influenced by and influence each other. Next, the “outer” world consists of a person’s relational, social, cultural and structural dimensions, as well as the dimension of time. The dimensions from both the inner and outer world have a reciprocal relationship — they influence and are influenced by each other (Harms,