scholarly journals A Lesson on Social Role Theory: An Example of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Theory

10.18060/134 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes M. Dulin
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Social Role Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Work Education

This paper discusses the social role theory, a theory of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE). Relevance of this topic is briefly discussed, as well as a definition of the theory and its historical background. Empirical research that employs this theory will be discussed.Recommendations will be made for future theory development and implications for social work education will conclude the discussion.

Age, Gender, And Occupational Label: A Test of Social Role Theory

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E. Kite
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Gender Effects ◽  
Social Role Theory ◽  
Age Related ◽  
The Social ◽  
Agency And Communion ◽  
Independent Variable

Two studies tested the social role theory (Eagly, 1987) prediction that role information would override the age-related agency stereotype. Although results of Study 1 showed that employed people were viewed similarly in agency regardless of target age, interpretation was limited because employed targets were most often imagined to be male and young homemaker targets were most often imagined to be female. To control for this, target gender was added as an independent variable in Study 2. As expected, agency and communion ratings of employed targets and targets who cared for a home did not differ by target age, but agency ratings of average targets were higher for 35-year-old than for 70-year-old targets. Communion ratings for average targets did not differ by target age. Target gender effects on the agency measure replicated Eagly and Steffen's (1984, 1988) results. The importance of context to understanding stereotypes of the elderly is illustrated.

scholarly journals Motivational Interviewing: A Theoretical Framework for the Study of Human Behavior and the Social Environment

10.18060/129 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Van Wormer
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Motivation For Change

This article provides a critical analysis of motivational interviewing stages of change model. Although rarely included in textbooks on human behavior and the social environment, this model has much to teach us about that aspect of human behavior most germane to social work practice—personal motivation for change of behaviors that are dysfunctional. The basic concepts that underlie motivational interviewing are derived from empirically-based principles from the science of social psychology. This article provides a historical and comparative approach to theory development, argues for the utility of this perspective as a guide to practice, and provides suggestions for further theory development.

scholarly journals WHOM WOULD YOU HIRE? AGEISM IN ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S570-S570
Author(s):  
Hannah Swift ◽  
Vanessa Dias ◽  
Dominic Abrams
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Hiring Practices ◽  
Social Role Theory ◽  
Age Bias ◽  
Organizational Contexts ◽  
Age Diversity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Age Profile

Abstract People want to work at older ages, yet ageism and discrimination remain a barrier. Using theories of prejudice, social role theory, and conceptual models of age diversity in organisational contexts, we explore age-bias in hiring practices (Study 1) and how to reduce it (Study 2). Study 1 (N=150) investigated pro-youth bias in hiring practices and how this manifests depending on job/occupation. Study 2 (N=150) investigated whether pro-youth bias is reduced by manipulating organisational culture. In both studies, participants were given a fictional organisation, a job ad, and two applicants’ profiles manipulated to represent men one each in their 30s and 50s. Study 1 supported the social role theory hypothesis: people match candidates to the age profile of the job. In the age-neutral job occupation participants chose equally between candidates. Study 2 supported the hypothesis that pro-youth bias can be mitigated when age-diverse nature of the organisational culture is made salient.

Sex differences in aggression: Origins and implications for sexual integration of combat forces

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 270-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingsley R. Browne
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Social Role Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Risk Taking Behaviors ◽  
Female Soldiers ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Military Combat

AbstractSex differences in aggressive and risk-taking behaviors have practical implications for sexual integration of military combat units. The social-role theory implies that female soldiers will adapt to their role and display the same aggressive and risk-taking propensities as their male comrades. If sex differences reflect evolved propensities, however, adoption of the soldier's role is unlikely to eliminate those differences.

The social role theory of unethical leadership

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 712-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crystal L. Hoyt ◽  
Terry L. Price ◽  
Laura Poatsy
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Social Role Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Unethical Leadership

Psychotherapy According to Social Role Theory

1993 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 589-589
Author(s):  
Albert Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Social Role Theory
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