Social Skills Training in Groups with Developmentally Disabled Adults

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Hall ◽  
David J. Schlesinger ◽  
John P. Dineen
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Developmentally Disabled ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Training Package ◽  
Disabled Adults

This first of two social work studies with developmentally disabled adults evaluates the effectiveness of a social skills training package in a replication of Bales (1980). Two groups of four trainees from vocational training programs were organized at two sites, respectively (n = 8). Both groups received a 12-session training package designed to improve social skills in four domains. A multiple baseline design across skills was used to evaluate effectiveness for individuals in each group, with skills assessed using a 16-situation role-play test. As a result of training, participants improved in skill performance using the role-play test, but an in-vivo assessment showed little change. Thus it was concluded that the treatment package was effective in improving social skills, but not powerful enough to effect significant changes in other settings. Suggestions are given concerning treatment effectiveness and implications for social work practice.

Effectiveness of Social Skills Training in Person with Schizophrenia: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Nibedita Sarkar ◽  
Abhijeet Singh ◽  
Arif Ali
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
The Social

Background: Schizophrenia imposes problems in day to day living, community functioning, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving strategies or new skills acquisition. Psychosocial intervention like social skills training helps in the improvement of social skills of the person with schizophrenia. The applicability of social skills training for the patient with poor social skills has been well evidenced in social work practice. Aim: The present case study aimed to improve the social skills of the person with schizophrenia by using social skills training. Methodology: This case study was a single subject case study done in the inpatient department of LGBRIMH, Tezpur. A case diagnosed with schizophrenia according to ICD-10 criteria was selected. Psychiatric social work assessment was done using clinical and social history proforma, Work Behaviour Inventory, Social Adaptive Functioning Evaluation (SAFE), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), Social Skills Checklist was administered before and after the intervention. Based on the assessment social skill training was provided to improve the social skills of the client. Results: There were changes observed in pre and post scores of social functioning, social skills, positive and negative symptoms. Significant changes were noticed in social skills and work functioning. Conclusion: Social skills training is effective and can be provided for improving social skills, for enhancing work behaviour and social functioning.

School-Based Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith C. Radley ◽  
Melissa B. McHugh ◽  
Traci Taber ◽  
Allison A. Battaglia ◽  
W. Blake Ford
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Teacher Ratings ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Sociometric Status ◽  
Baseline Design

The present study evaluated the effects of the Superheroes Social Skills program, a social skills curriculum for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Previous research has found the curriculum to improve social engagements of children with ASD during unstructured recess periods but has been limited in research design and lack of maintenance data. Five elementary-age participants with current placements in inclusive public school settings were included in the study. A multiple baseline design across participants was used to determine the effects of the intervention on social engagement during unstructured recess periods, as well as teacher ratings of social functioning and sociometric status. Visual and statistical analyses of data indicate increased social engagement of participants during recess periods following introduction of social skills training. Improvements were also observed in teacher ratings of social functioning and sociometric status. Limitations of the current study are also discussed.

Social Skills Training with Chronic Psychiatric Patients

1981 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 284-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Hewitt ◽  
Clare Wishart ◽  
Rod Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Groups ◽  
Training Package ◽  
Chronic Psychiatric Patients

The article presents a social skills package for use by occupational therapy staff working with chronic psychiatric patients, The training package is evaluated and results indicate its effectiveness. Difficulties encountered in running social skills training groups in a hospital setting are discussed. The importance of generalization training for social skills is stressed.

Social Skills Training for Schizophrenic Patients

1985 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janine E. Watson ◽  
Nirbhay N. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Long Term Changes ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Short And Long Term

Deficiencies in social skills are a major problem in the rehabilitation of schizophrenic patients. To adapt to community life, schizophrenic patients must meet certain minimum levels of socially acceptable behaviour. Over the last two decades, social skills training procedures have been used to systematically teach these behaviours. Procedures typically used in social skills training include instructions/coaching, modelling, behavioural rehearsal and role play, feedback and reinforcement, and homework assignments. These and other procedures are discussed in this review. In addition, the outcome of social skills training for the schizophrenic patient is discussed with reference to short- and long-term changes in social behaviour.

Methodological Adaptations in Assertiveness Training Programs Designed for the Blind

1983 ◽  
Vol 53 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1281-1282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas H. Ruben
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Assertiveness Training ◽  
Training Package

The current research applies an “alternative” social skills training package with revisions in assertiveness for congenital and adventitious blind rehabilitation students. A series of 5 units covering philosophic concepts of blindness and practical techniques for an assertive repertoire comprised 2 assertiveness courses, each lasting 4 weeks ( Ns = 7, 6). Methodological revisions mainly included more auditory and gestural manipulations.

The Use of Broad Conversational Targets in Social Skills Training to Promote Generalization of Gains to Real Life: A Case Study

1984 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Ariel Stravynski
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
General Improvement ◽  
Opposite Sex

Social dysfunction in a 45-year-old man was treated by a combination of exposure in vivo, social skills training and cognitive modification. Social skills training utilized broad conversational targets designed to help the patient to engage flexibly in social interactions and to be able to generate them in order to achieve his personal goals: to expand and increase his social contacts and meet the opposite sex.Change was assessed on the basis of the patient's records of daily frequency of performance of targeted behaviours and associated anxiety within a single-case multiple baseline design. Change occurred only with the introduction of treatment and not before it, ruling out effects of time or mere contact.The intervention resulted in an increased performance of social targets in real life, general social activity, and a related decrease in associated anxiety. The outcome was maintained for an available 1 year follow-up; systematic data collection was stopped after 6 months. A general improvement in the patient's personal, social and vocational life has also occurred.

scholarly journals Soft Skills Training For Students of Higher Education: Some Initial Observations

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Joseph V. Philip ◽  
Mr. V. Kannappa Setty ◽  
Dr. R. Parthasarathy ◽  
Dr. Dorothy P. Rekha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Technical Expertise ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Second Year

Recently the authors were assigned to train higher education students (the second year master‘s and PhD scholars) with soft skills at the Department of Social Work at the Kuvempu University, Shimoga. The department wanted to enhance the students‘ preparedness into being competent professionals through social skills training as soft skills can enhance their technical expertise.

scholarly journals Penerapan Latihan Keterampilan Sosial: Bermain Peran Pada Pasien Skizofrenia dengan Masalah Keperawatan Isolasi Sosial Di Ruang Puri Mitra RSJ Menur Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Herdiana Putri Larasati
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Training Therapy

ABSTRACTPatients  have  difficulty  in  spontaneously  relating  to  others  who  are manifested by isolating themselves, not being mindful and unable to share experiences.  If  social  isolation  patients  are  not  resolved  quickly,  they  can endanger the safety of themselves and others. The purpose of this research is to apply  social  skills  training  therapy:  role  play  with  social  isolation  nursing problem in Puri Mitra Meniran Mental Room of Menur Surabaya. The study design uses a case study, the subject of one patient's study with a catatonic  diagnosis  of  schizophrenia,  with  social  isolation  nursing  issues. Methods of collection by observation, interview, physical examination, and application of social skills training therapy: role play. Application of social skills training therapy: this role play is performed for approximately 60 minutes every day. The application is given in SP 1 step 6 on the 9th day indicating the patient is willing to communicate with others. Once this implementation is applied there is an increase in interacting with others. So the more often done for patients with social isolation then very helpful and facilitate the patient in interacting with others. Keywords: Social Isolation, Social Skills; Role Playing AbstrakPasien mengalami kesulitan dalam berhubungan secara spontan dengan orang lain yang dimanifestasikan dengan mengisolasi diri, tidak ada perhatian dan tidak sanggup berbagi pengalaman. Bila pasien isolasi sosial tidak cepat teratasi maka akan dapat membahayakan keselamatan diri sendiri maupun orang lain. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menerapkan terapi latihan keterampilan sosial: bermain peran dengan masalah keperawatan isolasi sosial di Ruang Puri Mitra Rumah Sakit Jiwa Menur Surabaya. Desain penelitian menggunakan studi kasus, subjek penelitian satu orang pasien dengan diagnosa medis skizofrenia katatonik, dengan masalah keperawatan isolasi sosial. Metode pengumpulan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, pemeriksaan  fisik,  dan  penerapan  terapi  latihan  keterampilan  sosial:  bermain peran. Penerapan terapi latihan keterampilan sosial: bermain  peran ini dilakukan selama kurang lebih 60 menit setiap hari. Penerapan tersebut diberikan dalam SP 1 langkah ke 6 di hari ke 9 menunjukkan pasien mau berkomunikasi dengan orang lain. Setelah diberikan penerapan ini terjadi peningkatan berinteraksi dengan orang lain. Sehingga semakin sering dilakukan untuk pasien dengan isolasi sosial maka sangat  membantu  dan  mempermudah  pasien  dalam  berinteraksi  dengan  orang lain. Keywords: Isolasi Sosial, Keterampilan Sosial; Bermain Peran

Improving Student Confidence in Using Group Work Standards

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Macgowan ◽  
Stephen E. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Group Work ◽  
International Association ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Baseline Design ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Student Confidence

Objective: This is a replication of a study that examined the effects of teaching foundation competencies in group work to social work students and assessed their self-confidence in applying these skills. This study improves on the first by utilizing a controlled design. Method: Twenty-six master of social work students were taught group work competencies derived from the International Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups’ (IASWG) Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups using didactic activities and micro-skill exercises. Students were assessed 4 times on their confidence in group work competencies using a validated 70-item inventory. Group work skills were divided into three blocks and taught successively in an abbreviated multiple-baseline design. Results: The t-tests indicated significant increases in confidence ratings after training on the respective skills but not before skills training. Conclusion: The results provide additional support for the effectiveness of the teaching approach in building student confidence in using IASWG Standards.

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