The Person-in-Environment Perspective in Social Work Journals

Rogge, Mary E.; Cox, Mary Ellen

doi:10.1300/j079v28n02_03

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“…Another potential limitation of quantitative study or secondary data analysis in the social work profession is the possibility that the secondary data may not always be applicable to the ideas of person-in-environment (PIE). Person-in-environment, a key foundation of social work practice and research, emphasizes the mutual relationship and transaction between human behaviour and the socio-ecological environment (Green & McDermott, 2010;Rogge & Cox, 2002). Based on PIE, social workers try to understand the interactions between people and their changing environments and contexts, in order to find out how the environment shapes individuals' lives.…”

Section: Limitations Of Current Study and Suggestion For Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Employment adjustment and mental health of employed family caregivers in Canada

Lee

2019

Aging & Mental Health

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In Canada, with the population aging, the need of family caregiving to older adults is increasing. Family caregivers make employment adjustment in order to fulfill caregiving responsibility. However, the studies on the family caregivers' mental health outcomes associated with employment adjustment are limited. Based on the role theory and stress process model, the current study examined the relationship between employment adjustment and mental health outcomes among family caregivers, and also tested the functions of family-to-work role conflict and workplace support in this relationship. Data were drawn from the 2012 Canada General Social Survey Cycle 26: Caregiving and Care Receiving, which provided a sample of 1,696 employed family caregivers. Hierarchical linear regression and conditional process analysis were used to examine the relationship among employment adjustment, mental health, family-to-work role conflict, and workplace support. The analysis results revealed that employment adjustment is significantly associated with negative mental health outcomes, including worse self-rated mental health, more psychological symptoms, and higher life and caregiving stress level. In addition, the mediating effect of familyto-work role conflict was confirmed, such that family-to-work role conflict mediates the association between employment adjustment and mental health outcomes. Furthermore, the moderating effect of workplace support was identified in the relationship between employment adjustment and family-to-work role conflict. Despite some limitations, current study contributes to the existing body of literature on the mental health outcomes of family caregivers by examining the function of employment adjustment, family-to-work role conflict and workplace support at the same time. The study iii results also call for greater attention to provide caregiver-friendly workplace support to family caregivers.

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Section: Limitations Of Current Study and Suggestion For Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Employment adjustment and mental health of employed family caregivers in Canada

Lee

2019

Aging & Mental Health

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“…However, the definition of person-in-environment is still a somewhat contentious issue. Rogge and Cox (2001) note there is disagreement and some confusion concerning the expansiveness of the person-in-environment construct. A narrower conceptualization of person-in-environment looks at environment as referring to the social environment only (Brower, 1988;Rogge & Cox, 2001).…”

Section: Social Work Practice and Social Work Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rogge and Cox (2001) note there is disagreement and some confusion concerning the expansiveness of the person-in-environment construct. A narrower conceptualization of person-in-environment looks at environment as referring to the social environment only (Brower, 1988;Rogge & Cox, 2001). A broader conceptualization would allow social work professionals to provide a more holistic assessment and intervention and would mirror the eco-social approach in European social work (Matthies, Narhi, & Ward, 2001).…”

Section: Social Work Practice and Social Work Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is social work a green profession? An examination of environmental beliefs

Shaw

2011

Journal of Social Work

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• Summary: Social work has developed to meet the needs of an industrializing society. As environmental concerns have increased, national, and international social work organizations have called on social workers to incorporate issues of the environment into their professional practice. Although there is a small body of literature related to social work and the environment, the profession has not fully embraced the need to incorporate these issues into social work education or practice. This cross-sectional survey in the United States of a random sample of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) members ( n = 373) was designed to gauge the environmental knowledge and attitudes of social work professionals. • Findings: Though social work shares many of the same underlying tenets of groups interested in environmental justice, results suggest that social workers as a profession are no more, nor less, environmentally friendly than the general population. • Applications: By failing to incorporate ecological issues facing the United States and abroad, our current social policies are at best not sustainable, and at worst dangerous for our continued social well-being. Social workers can play a leading role through an understanding of the interrelationship that exists between people and the environment, the integration of environmental issues into their social work practice, and advocating for vulnerable populations.

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“…Social workers are known to consider the complex relations between a person and his/her environment (Freedman, Pitner, Powers, & Anderson, 2014; see review from Rogge & Cox, 2002). Indeed, person-environment fit is one of the pan-theoretical themes that emerged from a recent survey asking social workers to define their field (Staniforth, Fouché, & O'Brien, 2011).…”

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Public housing tenants’ perspective on residential environment and positive well-being: An empowerment-basedPhotovoicestudy and its implications for social work

Houle

Coulombe

Radziszewski

et al. 2016

Journal of Social Work

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Although tenants of public housing face numerous challenges, recent research suggests they can experience positive well-being. The study examines a group of tenants' perspective on structures of their residential environment that influence their positive well-being, using the empowerment-based Photovoice method. Ten peer-researchers took pictures, participated in facilitated group discussions, and performed a thematic analysis. The study presents themes emerging from the pictures, as well as concrete outcomes of implementing such a method in a public housing setting. Findings: Six themes emerged from the pictures taken: (1) a pleasant home, inspiring pride; (2) variety of local resources; (3) mutual support and social participation; (4) control over life situations; (5) social, leisure and growth opportunities; (6) beneficial access to nature. The findings reveal the nuances of tenants' relationships with their residential environment, which has the potential to support their emotional, psychological, and social well-being. However, several needs for improvement were also identified, as well as avenues for tenants to take more power over these negative situations. The Photovoice method appears to have produced positive outcomes in terms of environmental improvement and tenant empowerment. Applications: The study suggests social workers should bear in mind the multifaceted person-environment relationship of the people they work with. It also emphasizes that public housing tenants can play an active role in making their environment a place where they can flourish. The Photovoice method is highlighted as a useful tool for social work community practitioners to support tenant empowerment.

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The Person-in-Environment Perspective in Social Work Journals

Cited by 23 publications

References 19 publications

Employment adjustment and mental health of employed family caregivers in Canada

Employment adjustment and mental health of employed family caregivers in Canada

Is social work a green profession? An examination of environmental beliefs

Public housing tenants’ perspective on residential environment and positive well-being: An empowerment-basedPhotovoicestudy and its implications for social work

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