Browsing by Author "Gregory, Jr., Virgil Lee"

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    A Critical Review of Theory in Social Work Journals: A Replication Study
    (Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 2007) Gentle-Genitty, Caroline S.; Gregory, Jr., Virgil Lee; Pfahler, Corey; Thomas, Misty; Lewis, Lisa; Campbell, Kim; Ballard, Kathy; Compton, Kathy; Daley, James G.
    The purpose of this paper is multifold. Key aspects discussed include exploring the extent of theory discussion and progression in social work journals for the year2004; discussing the necessity of theory in social work research and practice; reviewing previous research literature regarding evaluation of theory discussion and progression; proposing criteria for defining theory in social work journals; and presenting findings from the current study concerning theory discussion and progression in social work journals. Results: Of the 1,168 articles reviewed from 37 journals, 71(approximately 6%) met the criteria for theory development with empirical base. Thus, a minimal number of articles (3 out of 71 or 4.2%) evaluated, based on the criteria in the theory quality scale (Table 1), received high quality ratings. Conclusion: Based on the results yielded by the analysis, we assert that social workers need to make a conscious effort to include theory in practice decisions.
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    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia: Applications to Social Work Practice
    (Taylor & Francis, 2010) Gregory, Jr., Virgil Lee
    Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that has been considered to be the epitome of a severe mental illness. The negative psychosocial consequences of schizophrenia are well documented. Despite the advent of antipsychotic medication, residual symptoms persist for many persons diagnosed with schizophrenia. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has emerged as an adjunctive treatment to pharmacotherapy. Cognitive-behavioral theories of positive and negative symptoms are described, as are interventions. Meta-analyses have supported the use of CBT for schizophrenia. This article describes and synthesizes the literature to articulate precise applications to social work practice and the congruence between CBT for schizophrenia and the social work profession. Limitations of CBT are also discussed.