Encyclopedia of Social Work 2013
DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.285
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Person-in-Environment

Abstract: The person-in-environment perspective in social work is a practice-guiding principle that highlights the importance of understanding an individual and individual behavior in light of the environmental contexts in which that person lives and acts. The perspective has historical roots in the profession, starting with early debates over the proper attention to be given to individual or environmental change. Theoretical approaches that have attempted to capture the meaning of person-in-environment are presented, a… Show more

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“…This review focuses on psychosocial factors, which include psychological and social factors as well as those related to interactions between individuals and their social contexts. A person-in-environment or ecological systems framework (Bronfenbrenner, 2005; Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 1998; Kondrat, 2013) is useful in understanding the pathogenesis of depression among youth (Cairns, Yap, Pilkington, & Jorm, 2014; Shortt & Spence, 2006). Psychosocial factors can influence the mental health of youth through risk and protective pathways by fueling depression or mitigating risk for depression.…”
Section: Purpose Of the Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This review focuses on psychosocial factors, which include psychological and social factors as well as those related to interactions between individuals and their social contexts. A person-in-environment or ecological systems framework (Bronfenbrenner, 2005; Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 1998; Kondrat, 2013) is useful in understanding the pathogenesis of depression among youth (Cairns, Yap, Pilkington, & Jorm, 2014; Shortt & Spence, 2006). Psychosocial factors can influence the mental health of youth through risk and protective pathways by fueling depression or mitigating risk for depression.…”
Section: Purpose Of the Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The process of doing EBP “embraces the complexity of experiences, circumstances, and tendencies of each client” (Shlonsky & Stern, 2007, p. 603). This attention to the experience of the client is also consistent with the professions’ emphasis on the dignity and worth of the person (National Association of Social Workers [NASW], 2017), and it draws on the person-in-environment perspective (Kondrat, 2008).…”
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“…Social workers are trained in systems theory with a person-in-environment perspective. This means that social workers highlight “the importance of understanding an individual and individual behavior in light of the environmental contexts in which that person lives and acts.” 8 Additionally, social workers are trained in executive leadership, including leading groups. One legal professional, after the student presentation, said that he was amazed that the social work students mentioned having specific coursework in collaboration and group dynamics.…”
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confidence: 99%