Psychology Of Social Work Practice

Social psychologists are trained in rigorous experimental methods within the academic discipline of psychology. Their approach to the field focuses on the individual and attempts to explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by other people. Psychologically oriented researchers emphasize the immediate social situation and the interaction between person and situation variables. Social workers, as practitioners for whom psychological knowledge plays a critical role, are similarly at risk. An example of how this might happen can be illustrated by considering the concept of motherhood and the connected psychological implications. This book has given only that side of psychology which, through experiment and observation. The book endeavours to provide all requirements of students, teachers, social workers, social work institutions to enable them to achieve success in social work and related activities.