Browsing by Subject "Theory"

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    A critical review of theory in social work journals: A replication study
    (Indiana University School of Social Work, 2007) Gentle-Genitty, Carolyn; Gregory, Virgil; Pfahler, Corey; Thomas, Misty; Lewis, Lisa; Campbell, Kim; Ballard, Kathy; Compton, Kathy; Daley, James G.
    Abstract: 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 year 2004; 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. Keywords: Theory, social work theory, empirical assessment of theory, social work practice, theory progression, human behavior, and the social environment (HBSE)
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    Exploring a Model-Driven Approach to Social Work Theory Education
    (Taylor and Francis, 2018) Gentle-Genitty, Carolyn; Bragg, Natasha W. M.; McCarthy, Katherine M.; Thomison, Erika; School of Social Work
    Accredited social work programs must use practice experience and theory to inform research and practice, policy, engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with varied constituents. Models to teach theory have been all but non-existent. This manuscript presents the S.A.L.T. model for theory assessment and shares findings when the model is applied to assess students’ knowledge.
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    How and Why Patients Adhere to a Prescribed Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: A Longitudinal Phenomenological Study of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (MDPI, 2022-01-28) Kaushal, Navin; Nemati, Donya; Gauthier-Bisaillon, Raphaëlle; Payer, Marie; Bérubé, Béatrice; Juneau, Martin; Bherer, Louis; Health Sciences, School of Health and Human Sciences
    Background: Adherence to cardiac rehabilitation remains a challenge despite established evidence that engaging in regular exercise is a strong preventive measure to experiencing a second cardiac event. A recent study found a six-month cardiac rehabilitation program to be effective for facilitating regular exercise behavior among patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. The purpose of this study was to conduct a phenomenological investigation using Colaizzi’s descriptive technique to understand mechanisms responsible for behavior change. Methods: Data were collected and analyzed among patients with acute coronary syndrome at a cardiac rehabilitation using semi-structured interviews that were conducted over the phone across three months. Conclusion: Thematic analysis of 15 semi-structured interviews resulted in 124 statements that were analyzed. The data yielded seven themes that included “motivation to follow prescribed exercise program”, “volitional decision”, “capability of performing exercise”, “connectedness to peers”, “planning”, “habit formation”, and “adopting healthy behaviors beyond exercise”. The emerged themes align with construct definitions of the self-determination theory, which include the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness), in addition to autonomous motivation, which represents internally driven reasons to participate in exercise. Planning and habit formation themes support contemporary research that identifies these constructs responsible for behavioral maintenance. While these themes help explain exercise participation, the final theme, adopting healthy behaviors beyond exercise, reflects the impact of the program on having a change towards a healthier lifestyle. The findings highlight the complexity of exercise behavior, and that long-term participation is likely explained by amalgamating the self-determination theory.
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    SALT Model-Strengths, Area of Focus, Limitations, and Theory
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2011-04-08) Gentle-Genitty, Carolyn
    The exhibit will present a tool developed to teach and learn about theory at the undergraduate or graduate levels. The project presents the SALT model (Strengths, Area of Focus, Limitations, and Theory to redress for shortcomings) developed by Gentle-Genitty.
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    Theory Scaffolding of Master-Level Social Work Students
    (2019-10) McCarthy, Katherine M.; Bragg, Natasha; Gentle-Genitty, Carolyn
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    Work-Family Conflict and Gender Equality: Theory Development, Responses of Policy Regimes, and Immigrants' Experiences
    (2019-08) Lin, I-Hsuan; Adamek, Margaret E.; Duggan, Lynn; Haas, Linda L.; Lay, Kathy
    Working parents across countries perceive increased work-family conflict. Workfamily conflict not only has detrimental effect on the well-being of individuals, families, and organizations, but also contributes to gender inequality and care crisis in society. This dissertation consists of three studies that examine work-family conflict in terms of theory, policy, and understudied populations. The first study examined theories of workfamily conflict through critical realism and gender lenses. Based on an in-depth critique of current theoretical and empirical evidence, an integrated-theoretical framework informed by role theory, gendered organization theory, and the ecology of the gendered life course approach was developed. The second study comparatively ranked OECD countries’ statutory policies of parental leave, early childhood education and care, and flexible work arrangements, in terms of their levels of supportiveness and gender equality based on the Supportiveness Index and Gender Equality Index. Among 33 countries, Sweden ranks 1st based on both indices, while the United States ranks 30th for Supportiveness and 29th for Gender Equality. Mexico, Switzerland, and Turkey rank last for both indices. A new typology of four policy regimes was further constructed based on a care-employment analytic framework using secondary qualitative and quantitative data. This new set of regime types represents countries’ varied abilities to help parents reconcile work and family demands, while promoting gender equality. The third study is a systematic review of immigrants’ experiences of work-family conflict in the U.S. Four categories of factors associated with immigrants’ work-family conflict were identified: 1) work-domain factors, 2) family-domain factors, 3) health outcomes, and 4) immigration, acculturation, and gender roles. Job demands are positively associated with work-family conflict, while having job control and job support are negatively associated with work-family conflict. More domestic work demands and economic responsibilities in the family domain have contributed to work-family conflict, whereas having domestic support for childcare and housework has mitigated it. Workfamily conflict has contributed to deteriorating physical and mental health outcomes among immigrants. Finally, this study revealed that immigration per se has uniquely shaped immigrants’ work-family interactions. Social work implications of the three studies were discussed to better address work-family conflict and related gender inequality.