Validating the Effectiveness Scale of Children’s Familial Influencing Behavior Within Three-Generational Relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 482-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Sun ◽  
Vivian Weiqun Lou ◽  
Ben M. F. Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Reliable Tool ◽  
Generational Relationships ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Development And Validation

Purpose: This study examined the development and validation of the Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior. This measurement is constructed to evaluate the effectiveness of child familial influencing behaviors within three-generational relationships. Methods: The effectiveness of child familial influencing behaviors was rated by two informants (parent and grandparent) on 601 children from Grade 1 to Grade 3 in China. Results: The Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior consisted of three factors with 12 indicators related to highly influential tactics, moderately influential tactics, and low influential tactics and showed satisfactory reliability, a good model fit, and strong construct validity. Discussion: The findings provided good evidence of the Effectiveness Scale of Child Familial Influencing Behavior as a reliable tool with which to evaluate child familial influencing behaviors in a multigenerational context. Implications for further social work practice and research are discussed.

Intergenerational Relations

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy P. Kropf
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Intergenerational Relations ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Generational Relationships

With the increase in the numbers and life spans of older adults, intergenerational relations have become more common within families, communities, and social policy. Using these three perspectives, the challenges and opportunities of bridging generational relationships are presented. Implications for social work practice and policy are included.

Development and Validation of a Scale for Measuring Social Work Practice Skills

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas O'Hare ◽  
Pauline Collins
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Supportive Treatment ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Excellent Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Psychosocial Models ◽  
Practice Skills

The development of research instruments for measuring social work practice skills has been overlooked despite the overall growth of social work practice research. This article describes the development of an instrument to measure social work practice skills derived from both psychotherapy integration research and eclectic psychosocial models of social work practice. Based on data collected from 285 MSW interns who completed the Practice Skills Inventory, results demonstrated that four clear factors emerged encompassing therapeutic, supportive, treatment planning/evaluation, and case management skills. The four factors (totaling 33 items) accounted for over 50% of the variance and snowed good to excellent internal consistency ratings. Theoretical and methodological strengths and limitations of the scale are considered, as well as its potential implications for social work practice and education. Recommendations for further validation of the Practice Skills Inventory are suggested.

Listening to the Voices of Individuals with Disabilities

1998 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen French Gilson ◽  
John C. Bricout ◽  
Frank R. Baskind
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
The Social

Social work literature, research, and practice on disabilities has lagged behind other topical areas dealing with oppressed groups. The social work literature remains “expert focused” and generally fragmented into discussions of specific disabilities or subpopulations. A viable general model that deals with the personal experience of disability is not available. This exploratory study presents a social work literature search and analysis as well as interviews with six individuals with disabilities about their experiences with social workers. Individuals with disabilities assert that they were treated as though they had categorically fewer aspirations, abilities, and perhaps even fundamental rights than did nondisabled people. This study provides a base for follow-up research on models of consumer-focused social work practice in the area of disability.

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