SOCW 6060 Individual vs. Structural-Cultural Theories
SOCW 6060
SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
Individual vs. Structural-Cultural Theories
WHAT TO KNOW
Theories help frame more than presenting problems—they also frame social problems, and both types of problems can be linked in relation to client issues. For example, many scholars and social workers have attempted to understand the social problem of poverty. Turner and Lehning (2007) classified various psychological theories to explain poverty under two headings: (1) individual-related theories or (2) structural/cultural-related theories. In other words, think of these two headings as lenses in viewing poverty. In this Discussion, you apply lenses through which to understand a client’s problem in relation to social problems.
TO PREPARE
Review the textbook chapter and the articles on theory in the Learning Resources. In particular, read this article: Turner, K., & Lehning, A. J. (2007). Psychological theories of poverty. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16 (1–2), 57–72. https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v16n01_05
Select a theory under the individual-related theories and a theory under the structural/cultural-related theories in the Turner and Lehning article.
Complete the “Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories” handout in the Learning Resources to help you craft your response. (Note: You do not need to upload the handout to the Discussion forum. The handout is intended to assist you in writing your Discussion post.)
ASSIGNMENT
Submit Post a response to the following:
Describe how a social worker would conceptualize a presenting problem related to structural issues or barriers that contribute to a client’s marginalization using the two theories you selected.
Explain how this conceptualization differs from an individual-related versus a structural/cultural-related theoretical lens.
Compare how the two theoretical lenses differ in terms of how the social worker would approach the client and the problem and how the social worker would intervene.
Support your post with examples from the course text to demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. As the course progresses, you will be expected to cite using APA. To develop APA skills, utilize resources from the Writing
PLEASE WRITE THE HEADINGS
COURSE BOOK/MATERIAL
Social Work Treatment 7TH 25
Author: Franklin, Cynthia
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-767725-4
ISBN-10: 0-19-767725-8
Edition/Copyright: 7TH 25
Publisher: Oxford University Press
WEEKLY RESOURCES
REQUIRED READING
• Franklin, C., & Jordan, C. (Ed.). (2024). Turner’s social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (7th ed.). Oxford University Press
o Chapter 12, “General Systems Theory” (pp. H109–H117)
o Chapter 32, “Family Systems Theory” (pp. H327–H337)
• Cappiccie, A. (2020, Fall). 5 tips for connecting theory to clinical social work practiceLinks to an external site.. New Social Worker, 27(3), 8–9.
• Turner, K., & Lehning, A. J. (2007). Psychological theories of povertyLinks to an external site.. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16(1–2), 57–72. https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v16n01_05
• Turner, F. (2011). Theory and social work treatment. In Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches Download In Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (5th ed., pp. 3–13). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches, 5th Edition by Turner, F. Copyright 2011 by Oxford University Press – Books (US & UK). Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press – Books (US & UK) via the Copyright Clearance Center.
• Document: Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories Download Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories(Word document)
• Document: Moving From Theory to Practice Download Moving From Theory to Practice(PDF)
• Document: Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study Download Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study(Word document)
• Document: Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies Download Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies(PDF)
REQUIRED MEDIA
• Walden University, LLC. (2021). Quick guide to theories Links to an external site. [Website]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
• Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2014d). Family systems therapyLinks to an external site.. In Irish Luck Productions (Producer), J. Sommers-Flanagan (Director), & R. Sommers-Flanagan, (Director), Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practice [Video]. Psychotherapy.net.
SOCW 6060
SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
Individual vs. Structural-Cultural Theories
WHAT TO KNOW
Theories help frame more than presenting problems—they also frame social problems, and both types of problems can be linked in relation to client issues. For example, many scholars and social workers have attempted to understand the social problem of poverty. Turner and Lehning (2007) classified various psychological theories to explain poverty under two headings: (1) individual-related theories or (2) structural/cultural-related theories. In other words, think of these two headings as lenses in viewing poverty. In this Discussion, you apply lenses through which to understand a client’s problem in relation to social problems.
TO PREPARE
Review the textbook chapter and the articles on theory in the Learning Resources. In particular, read this article: Turner, K., & Lehning, A. J. (2007). Psychological theories of poverty. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16 (1–2), 57–72. https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v16n01_05
Select a theory under the individual-related theories and a theory under the structural/cultural-related theories in the Turner and Lehning article.
Complete the “Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories” handout in the Learning Resources to help you craft your response. (Note: You do not need to upload the handout to the Discussion forum. The handout is intended to assist you in writing your Discussion post.)
ASSIGNMENT
Submit Post a response to the following:
Describe how a social worker would conceptualize a presenting problem related to structural issues or barriers that contribute to a client’s marginalization using the two theories you selected.
Explain how this conceptualization differs from an individual-related versus a structural/cultural-related theoretical lens.
Compare how the two theoretical lenses differ in terms of how the social worker would approach the client and the problem and how the social worker would intervene.
Support your post with examples from the course text to demonstrate that you have completed the required readings, understand the material, and are able to apply the concepts. As the course progresses, you will be expected to cite using APA. To develop APA skills, utilize resources from the Writing
PLEASE WRITE THE HEADINGS
COURSE BOOK/MATERIAL
Social Work Treatment 7TH 25
Author: Franklin, Cynthia
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-767725-4
ISBN-10: 0-19-767725-8
Edition/Copyright: 7TH 25
Publisher: Oxford University Press
WEEKLY RESOURCES
REQUIRED READING
• Franklin, C., & Jordan, C. (Ed.). (2024). Turner’s social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (7th ed.). Oxford University Press
o Chapter 12, “General Systems Theory” (pp. H109–H117)
o Chapter 32, “Family Systems Theory” (pp. H327–H337)
• Cappiccie, A. (2020, Fall). 5 tips for connecting theory to clinical social work practiceLinks to an external site.. New Social Worker, 27(3), 8–9.
• Turner, K., & Lehning, A. J. (2007). Psychological theories of povertyLinks to an external site.. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 16(1–2), 57–72. https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v16n01_05
• Turner, F. (2011). Theory and social work treatment. In Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches Download In Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (5th ed., pp. 3–13). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches, 5th Edition by Turner, F. Copyright 2011 by Oxford University Press – Books (US & UK). Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press – Books (US & UK) via the Copyright Clearance Center.
• Document: Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories Download Comparing Individual-Related and Structural/Cultural-Related Theories(Word document)
• Document: Moving From Theory to Practice Download Moving From Theory to Practice(PDF)
• Document: Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study Download Worksheet: Dissecting a Theory and Its Application to a Case Study(Word document)
• Document: Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies Download Theory Into Practice: Four Social Work Case Studies(PDF)
REQUIRED MEDIA
• Walden University, LLC. (2021). Quick guide to theories Links to an external site. [Website]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
• Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2014d). Family systems therapyLinks to an external site.. In Irish Luck Productions (Producer), J. Sommers-Flanagan (Director), & R. Sommers-Flanagan, (Director), Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practice [Video]. Psychotherapy.net.
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