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

by Urdang; Esther

• ISBN13: 9780789034175
• ISBN10: 0789034174
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-19
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This updated edition of an essential human behavior textbook for graduate-level social work students approaches development through the life cycle, discussing the developmental challenges, tasks, and problems of each stage. It contains case vignettes, chapter-by-chapter learning exercises, and additional readings, as well as material from literary works, biographies, and newspapers.

Author Biography

Esther Urdang is a research advisor and adjunct associate professor at Smith College School for Social Work.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
The Biopsychosocial Perspective
Overview	p. 3
Introduction	p. 3
Goals of This Book	p. 6
Structure of the Book	p. 8
Theoretical Perspectives	p. 9
The Embattled Place of Psychodynamic Theory	p. 23
Special Issues	p. 36
Illustration of the Biopsychosocial Approach to a Case	p. 40
Conclusion	p. 44
Learning Exercises	p. 46
Suggested Reading	p. 46
Psychoanalytic and Ego Psychology Theories	p. 49
Introduction	p. 49
Psychoanalytic Theory	p. 49
Ego Psychology	p. 59
Conclusion	p. 91
Learning Exercises	p. 94
Suggested Reading	p. 94
Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Cognitive-Behavioral Theories	p. 95
Introduction	p. 95
Object Relations Theory	p. 95
Self Psychology	p. 112
Behavioral and Cognitive Theories	p. 117
Conclusion	p. 127
Learning Exercise	p. 128
Suggested Reading	p. 128
Postmodern Theories: Constructivism, Relational Therapy, Narrative Theory, and Resilience	p. 131
Postmodern Theories	p. 131
Constructivism	p. 131
Relational Therapy	p. 133
Narrative Theory	p. 140
Biographical Writings and Clinical Work	p. 145
Applications to Clinical Practice	p. 152
Resilience	p. 156
Conclusion	p. 171
Learning Exercise	p. 173
Suggested Reading	p. 174
Social Systems and the Community	p. 175
Introduction	p. 175
The Ecological Perspective	p. 177
The Physical Environment	p. 178
The Social Environment	p. 191
Organizations	p. 200
Social Issues	p. 204
Conclusion	p. 214
Learning Exercise	p. 215
Suggested Reading	p. 215
Culture and Diversity	p. 217
Introduction	p. 217
Constructivism and Culture	p. 220
Diversity	p. 221
Immigration	p. 244
Developing New Cultures	p. 249
The Impact of Cultural Issues on Clinical Social Work	p. 253
Conclusion	p. 262
Learning Exercise	p. 262
Suggested Reading	p. 262
The Family: Forms and Organization	p. 265
Introduction	p. 265
Forms and Structures of Family Life	p. 268
Systemic Issues in Child Welfare	p. 294
Conclusion	p. 300
Learning Exercise	p. 301
Suggested Reading	p. 301
The Family: Internal Structures and Special Family Problems	p. 303
Introduction	p. 303
Structural Theory	p. 306
Object Relations Family Therapy	p. 320
Working with Families: The Biopsychosocial Perspective	p. 321
Conclusion	p. 327
Learning Exercise	p. 328
Suggested Reading	p. 328
The Life Cycle
Reproductive Issues, Infancy, and Early Childhood Development	p. 331
Introduction	p. 331
Reproduction	p. 331
The Evolving Child	p. 343
Preventive Programs	p. 359
Conclusion	p. 378
Learning Exercise	p. 380
Suggested Reading	p. 380
Middle Childhood and Adolescence	p. 383
Elementary School Years	p. 383
Adolescence	p. 397
Conclusion	p. 425
Learning Exercise	p. 426
Suggested Reading	p. 426
Adult Development	p. 429
Introduction	p. 429
Gender	p. 430
Stages of Adult Development	p. 439
Conclusion	p. 474
Learning Exercise	p. 475
Suggested Reading	p. 475
Special Issues
Life Transitions, Turning Points, Crises, and Loss	p. 479
Introduction	p. 479
Transitions	p. 480
Turning Points	p. 484
Crisis Theory	p. 487
Loss and Grief	p. 498
Facing Death	p. 499
The Mourning Process	p. 502
Conclusion	p. 510
Learning Exercise	p. 511
Suggested Reading	p. 511
Illness and Disability	p. 513
Introduction	p. 513
The Biopsychosocial Perspective in Clinical Work with People with Illness and Disability	p. 516
The Body-Mind Interaction	p. 530
Obesity and Diabetes	p. 536
AIDS	p. 538
Systems Issues	p. 543
Conclusion	p. 547
Learning Exercise	p. 547
Suggested Reading	p. 548
Mental Health Problems	p. 549
Introduction	p. 549
Schizophrenia	p. 550
Depression	p. 563
Borderline Personalities	p. 568
Anxiety Disorders	p. 572
The Addictions	p. 577
Developmental Disabilities	p. 581
Conclusion	p. 590
Learning Exercise	p. 591
Suggested Reading	p. 591
Integration
Conclusion	p. 595
Introduction	p. 595
Case Illustration of Ego Functions	p. 598
The Life Course	p. 604
Conclusion	p. 605
References	p. 607
Index	p. 661
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