Psychosocial Work

Boon Wee Timothy Sim

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.28072-0

Psychosocial Work

Boon Wee Timothy Sim

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Abstract

. This article begins by defining the variously used term 'psychosocial' across disciplines, followed by an examination of its ambiguous position in social work. The dual-foci debate in social work provides the context for understanding the evolution of psychosocial work through time and applications. Eschewing the narrow conceptualizations related to psychopathology and trauma is a major shift in international psychosocial work, particularly in emergencies, to address issues of resilience, community, and cultural resources, wider social influences, and human rights. After presenting the emerging trends in the 'both-and' perspective in psychosocial work and reviewing research, ethics, and other critical issues, this article charts the future direction of psychosocial work.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	477-483
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.28072-0
Publication status	Published - 26 Mar 2015

Keywords

Children
Culture
Disasters and emergencies
Dual-foci
Pathological
Person-in-environment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Psychosocial
Resilience
Strengths

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General Social Sciences

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