Cultural Theory of risk

The first is Cultural Epidemiology, this is exploring the cultural side of epidemiology. It looks at the way the culture spread the disease (9). That can be the infected people riding the subway or people of different ethnic or class being more prone to contracting that disease. The second…

Program Background The theory based program that I am critiquing is called the Grady Nia Project it is a collaboration between Grady Health System and Emory University in Atlanta. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website (“Culturally Tailored”, 2014), Grady Health System is the fifth largest public health in the United State. Grady Health System serves a very large African American community and approximately 1/3 of the people they serve does not have insurance and about…

cussion Question 1 • Which theory did you find most interesting and/or immediately relevant for social work? Why? What would you like to learn more about this theory? Cognitive theory is most interesting and immediately relevant for social work. In order to make changes, an individual should be consciously aware of their behavior and attitudes in order to make progress. I would like to learn techniques of behavior modification and coping skills. Discussion Question 2 The overarching…

Chapter 6 focuses on social structure theory, which is the idea that the starting point of most crimes can be traced back to the sociological economic disadvantages that are immersed in society. This means that the economic structure of the United States has created a society where statuses are spread out by means of social classes. Different social classes are prone to different opportunities in life and social problems. These opportunities and problems are directly linked to crime rates.…

This theory in social work is called systems theory. Systems theory is described by Carter (2011) as “attention to the whole and the part” of the people and every system that they have contact with (p.5). This is emphasized by Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, (2006) when discussing conflict theory. They believed that even in conflict theory one must look at the systems the person comes in contact with. They define conflict…

The purpose of this paper is to use an appropriate theory for a client. The theory will help the client with their current situation as well as using strategies to overcome the problem. The theory will also help provide a better understanding of how to best support the client. The theory will determine if the treatment will be designed for a short or long term. The goal counseling to help Ana to decrease her depression and anxiety related to; lack of social support, raising a child alone,…

dependent on culture, as cultural norms are incessantly relative, along with deviance itself. In a study headed by Jason Payne for the Australian Institute of Criminology, on juveniles in detention, it is discussed that the impact of family life on a young individual…

The use of theories, values and principles in evidence-based health promotion is key to informing prevention levels and strategies aimed at reducing the burden of disease from alcohol-associated consumption and harm in young Australian adults. Values are desirable concepts, a principle is a rule for action and a theory explains a framework for evidence (5, 22). One principle of ‘Change processes’ which includes active participation, non-maleficence and maximum beneficence, is helpful in…

I. Identifications 1. Labeling theory maintains that how a child is socially perceived affects his or her behavior. A sociological take on self-fulfilling prophecy, the theory holds that if a child is labeled a delinquent, he is more likely to act like one, helping explain the impact a child’s involvement in the juvenile justice system (Class Notes 2/23/16; Mahan: Short Assignment 3). For example, if a juvenile delinquent internalizes a negative label and then views it as part of his…

strength and risk assessment to identify not only deficits and risk issues, but recognize valuable resources they have available to respond during any difficult situations. How can using a person in environment perspective in social work practice enhance the psychosocial functioning of individuals? Social works enhance the psychosocial functioning of individuals by supporting and connecting them with the needed resources. As well as empower individuals to change difficult…