Applied Psychology for Social Work

Ewan Ingleby author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:22nd Apr '10

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Applied Psychology for Social Work cover

Psychology is an important part of the social work syllabus, usually studied as a separate module in the first year, but also integrated within the academic curriculum. This fully updated edition will help students understand the concepts of psychology and apply them to their own practice. It shows that, for social workers, it is important for psychology to be studied in the contexts of social care, as it offers potential explanations of complex aspects of human behaviour and development.

An overview of the key psychological approaches is given and the author demonstrates how these can be applied to social work practice.

′Excellent application of psychology to social work and will be recommending as a key text for the next academic year′ (Lecturer, University of Wales, Newport)
I was a little disappointed with this text. Didn′t find it very ′applied′. Where was the chapter on personality, obedience and conformity? Why people harm other people etc etc. All important to social work. -- Jackie Heslin * drupal *
A very simple text that addresses some important content areas in applied psychology. -- Miss Monica Miller * drupal *
This book works at many levels and across all modules on the degree course. It is helpful in relating content to national standards, and interacting with the reader through activities and further tasks. -- Mr Dave Mason * drupal *
It was not particularyl relevant to module, but it was a useful read to inform my teaching. -- Mrs Kerry Fidler * drupal *
Easy to navigate. I recommended this position to learners to support them with assignments. Good explanation supported with examples and small tasks. Will use it for my reading list next year. -- Mrs Sylwia Anna Kersley * drupal *
A useful supportive text which I will recommend to individual students who show an interest in this area and particularly to support dissertations. -- Ms Elizabeth Lefroy * drupal *
The introduction explaining the different theories is written in a way that is accessible, particularly for students who feel unsure about their knowledge and understanding. -- Ms Jackie Daniel * drupal *
I may recommend it to students on an individual basis not undergraduate and post graduate (AMHP training). It is clearly set out and takes the reader through engaing activitites to test out undersatnding. Liked the chapter on Attitudes and Beliefs. Not so impressed on the chapter relating to mental illness hence not recommending on reading list for AMHPs - too basic, but appreciate the target group is undergraduates. -- Ms Judith Matthews * drupal *
I am no longer teaching the course I ordered this book for, but I think the book is wonderful and I intend to use it as a reference with my other social work courses. -- Ms Shaneika Bailey * drupal *
a useful text which will enable students to tune in effectively to service user groups in terms of the application of their underpinning knowledge re applying psychology in the social work context -- Ms Susannah Mccall * drupal *

ISBN: 9781844453566

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 270g

144 pages

2nd Revised edition