Understanding Methods of Social Work
Methods of social work encompass various approaches aimed at enhancing social functioning and addressing problems in individuals and communities. These methods are categorized into primary and secondary methods, each serving different purposes in the field. Primary methods involve direct interaction with individuals, groups, and communities through social casework, groupwork, and community organization. On the other hand, secondary methods focus on broader aspects such as social welfare administration, social research, and social policy and action. Each method plays a crucial role in promoting well-being and supporting individuals in need.
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Definition of Method A method refers to accomplishing something or doing something. a regular and systematic way of A method refers to an artistic or skilful way of doing something.
Social Work Methods Social work methods is such method that social workers use to help people of all ages and from various sections of society to enhance their social functioning and to cope more effectively with their problems.
Categories of Methods Social Work Methods are generally divided into two categories A. Primary Methods B. Secondary Methods
Primary Methods Primary means basic to something, or before all others. The primary methods of social work are the methods in which social worker directly deal with individuals at the individual, group and community level.
These three methods are: Social Casework Social Groupwork. Community Organization
Secondary Methods The dictionary meaning of the word secondary is something not primary or major; or subordinate to something else. The Secondary Methods of Social Work are those systematic ways of enhancing well-being which do not involve working directly with individuals at individual, group and/or community level.
Secondary Methods are: 1. Social Welfare Administration 2. Social Research 3. Social Policy and Action
1. Social Case Work It is a method which is based on one to one relationship. According to H.H. Perlman Case Work process (5 Ps ): {P}erson with a {P}roblem come to a {p}lace where a {P}rofessional representative, help him by a given {Process}.
Case Work Components 1. Person: refers to a client or a person who is in need of help or support. 2. Problem: a situation which hampered his/her normal social functioning in society such as unemployment, drug addiction, depression, crime etc. 3. Place: Refers to a social welfare agencies which have both human and financial resources which is employed for the solution and rehabilitation of person s problems
4. Professional Representative: Refers to a Professional Social Worker who have knowledge and skill for exploring and solution of client s problem. 5. Process: Refers to case work method which consist of: a) Study of the client s profile and problem b) Diagnosis: Professional opinion on the basis client s history c) Treatment & Rehabilitation: d) Follow-up
Social Group Work According to Reid (1997) the purpose of group work is to help improve the well being of the members and relieve personal suffering. This is accomplished because groups have the power to enhance problem-solving capacity, prevent the development of serious social problems, and restore and maintain the social functioning of members . Group work is used in all settings of social work.
Group Work Process 1. Group Work Leader 2. Group Members 3. Group Structure Group Dynamics 4. Group Work Process Changes & Development in the group & Group Member
Group Work Process 1. Group Leader: Style and competency of the leader plays important role in personality development. Styles: i. Democratic style ii. Authoritarian style iii. Lassiz Faire
2. Group Members: a. Group Facilitator b. Group Maintenance c. Blockers
C. Group Structure: i. Column & Row Ii. Theatre form Iii. Round shape Iv. U Shape
Group Work Process Employing the knowledge and skill of group work in the form of group leader, group members, group structure etc. in the form of Group Counselling for making positive changes in personality of the clients. This change is called group dynamics
Community Development Community Development Community Organization Community participation Community Mobilization
Secondary Methods Social Research Social Action Social Welfare Administration
Social Research Systematic process of Investigation and problem solutions Problem selection Literature Review Research Design Data Collection Data Analysis Conclusion and Recommendation
