A Generalist approach to social work practice : model and synthesis

Author

Chuck H. Johnson, Portland State University
Paul S. Knight, Portland State University
Michael W. Krumper, Portland State University
John H. Rademaker, Portland State University

Sponsor

Portland State University. School of Social Work

First Advisor

Lynn E. Thompson

Date of Publication

1980

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Language

English

Subjects

Social service

DOI

10.15760/etd.5462

Physical Description

1 online resource (194 p.)

Abstract

The purpose of this research practicum is twofold. First, to present a synthesis of current generalist literature and to formulate a practice model which is both comprehensive and representative of current generalist practice in direct services. To our knowledge there is no single reference or source which in and of itself accomplishes this purpose. Therefore, such a model would make an important contribution to the field. Second, to develop a questionnaire which could be used to conduct a descriptive survey of generalist social work practice in Oregon. It would determine the extent to which practitioners in Oregon are practicing as generalists. We are interested in discovering 1) the relationship between generalist practice and the personal characteristics of practitioners, as well as 2) the relationship between generalist practice and the type of agency in which the practitioner works. It appears to us that certain agencies encourage ineffective, inappropriate, and uni-dimensional practice, while others tend to encourage more effective and holistic practices.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20307

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Chuck H.; Knight, Paul S.; Krumper, Michael W.; and Rademaker, John H., "A Generalist approach to social work practice : model and synthesis" (1980). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 3578.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.5462