Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds

by Urdang; Esther

• ISBN13: 9780789015228
• ISBN10: 0789015226
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-03-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Design and implement appropriate, effective social work education programs! This vital human behavior textbook for graduate-level social work students emphasizes the biopsychosocial framework with a psychodynamic and developmental perspective. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, faculty advisor, and clinician, this book discusses ego functions, defenses, psychoanalytic theory, object relations, attachment theory, self-psychology, constructivism, and cognitive-behavioral theories. In addition, current social problems such as violence and abuse are addressed. Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds addresses development through the life cycle, discussing the developmental challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage. Presenting complex concepts in a clear and understandable way, it also examines and integrates systems and organizational factors, as well as the impact of culture on clients and treatment programs. Each chapter of Human Behavior in the Social Environment includes learning exercises and suggested readings. Some of the issues emphasized in this text are: development though the life cycle and the challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage the diversity of forms of families patterns of internal organization and communication within families illness and disabilities mental health problems such as schizophrenia, depression, borderline personalities, anxiety disorders, addictions, and developmental disabilities With case vignettes as well as material from literary works, biographies, and newspapers, this well-referenced volume illustrates the complexities of human existence, the multiple social conflicts operating in society, and the relevance of social policy dilemmas.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
SECTION I: THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
Overview	3	(34)
Introduction	3	(2)
Goals of This Book	5	(2)
Structure of the Book	7	(2)
Theoretical Perspectives	9	(9)
The Embattled Place of Psychodynamic Theory	18	(7)
Additional Perspectives	25	(2)
Special Issues	27	(4)
Illustration of the Biopsychosocial Approach to a Case	31	(4)
Conclusion	35	(1)
Learning Exercises	35	(1)
Suggested Readings	36	(1)
Psychoanalytic and Ego Psychology Theories	37	(42)
Introduction	37	(1)
Psychoanalytic Theory	37	(9)
Ego Psychology	46	(29)
Conclusion	75	(1)
Learning Exercises	76	(1)
Suggested Readings	76	(3)
Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories	79	(34)
Introduction	79	(1)
Object Relations Theory	79	(17)
Self Psychology	96	(4)
Cognitive and Behavioral Theories	100	(7)
Resilience	107	(3)
Conclusion	110	(1)
Learning Exercise	110	(1)
Suggested Readings	111	(2)
Social Systems and the Community	113	(42)
Introduction	113	(1)
The Ecological Perspective	114	(2)
The Physical Environment	116	(11)
The Social Environment	127	(12)
Organizations	139	(3)
Social Issues	142	(10)
Conclusion	152	(1)
Learning Exercises	153	(1)
Suggested Readings	154	(1)
Culture and Diversity	155	(46)
Introduction	155	(2)
Constructivism	157	(3)
Diversity	160	(21)
Immigration	181	(4)
Developing New Cultures	185	(5)
The Impact of Cultural Issues on Clinical Social Work	190	(8)
Conclusion	198	(1)
Learning Exercise	198	(1)
Suggested Readings	199	(2)
The Family: Forms and Organization	201	(40)
Introduction	201	(4)
Forms and Structures of Family Life	205	(29)
Systemic Issues in Child Welfare	234	(5)
Conclusion	239	(1)
Learning Exercise	240	(1)
Suggested Readings	240	(1)
The Family: Internal Structures and Special Family Problems	241	(46)
Introduction	241	(3)
Structural Theory	244	(14)
Object Relations Family Therapy	258	(1)
Working with Families: The Biopsychosocial Perspective	259	(5)
Special Family Problems	264	(13)
Special Approaches to Family Treatment	277	(5)
Conclusion	282	(1)
Learning Exercise	282	(1)
Suggested Readings	283	(4)
SECTION II: THE LIFE CYCLE
Reproductive Issues, Infancy, and Early Childhood Development	287	(50)
Introduction	287	(1)
Reproduction	288	(12)
The Evolving Child	300	(14)
Preventive Programs	314	(19)
Conclusion	333	(1)
Learning Exercise	334	(1)
Suggested Readings	334	(3)
Middle Childhood and Adolescence	337	(46)
Elementary School Years	337	(15)
Adolescence	352	(28)
Conclusion	380	(1)
Learning Exercise	381	(1)
Suggested Readings	382	(1)
Adult Development	383	(46)
Gender	384	(10)
Stages of Adult Development	394	(30)
Conclusion	424	(2)
Learning Exercise	426	(1)
Suggested Readings	426	(3)
SECTION III: SPECIAL ISSUES
Life Transitions, Crises, and Loss	429	(30)
Transitions	430	(4)
Crisis Theory	434	(11)
Loss and Grief	445	(1)
Facing Death	446	(3)
The Mourning Process	449	(8)
Conclusion	457	(1)
Learning Exercise	458	(1)
Suggested Readings	458	(1)
Illness and Disability	459	(38)
Introduction	459	(2)
The Biopsychosocial Perspective in Clinical Work with People with Illness and Disability	461	(17)
The Body-Mind Interaction	478	(5)
AIDS	483	(6)
Systems Issues	489	(5)
Conclusion	494	(1)
Learning Exercise	494	(1)
Suggested Readings	495	(2)
Mental Health Problems	497	(54)
Schizophrenia	498	(16)
Depression	514	(6)
Borderline Personalities	520	(5)
Anxiety Disorders	525	(7)
The Addictions	532	(4)
Developmental Disabilities	536	(10)
Conclusion	546	(1)
Learning Exercise	546	(1)
Suggested Readings	546	(5)
SECTION IV: INTEGRATION
Conclusion	551	(10)
Case Illustration of Ego Functions	552	(6)
The Life Course	558	(2)
Conclusion	560	(1)
Learning Exercise	560	(1)
References	561	(42)
Index	603