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Social Support Of Clients With Smi: Professional Perspectives, Madeline A. Busch
Social Support Of Clients With Smi: Professional Perspectives, Madeline A. Busch
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this project was to explore the impact of social support in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Using a qualitative design, eight mental health practitioners with experience working with individuals afflicted by SMI reflected on the ways social support impacts individuals with SMI. The findings of this study appear to correlate with the literature review. This study identified that social support can be enhanced for individuals with SMI through: providing psychoeducation to families, offering programs that provide peer support, involvement with professionals in an ongoing and consistent relationship, implicit learning of new skills that …
The Impact Of Social And Family Support On The Psychological Well-Being Of Atheists, Justin R. Potter
The Impact Of Social And Family Support On The Psychological Well-Being Of Atheists, Justin R. Potter
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Extensive research has been done on various religious groups, but few studies have looked at the experiences of atheists. This study investigated how perceived support from friends and family impacts atheists on facets of psychological wellbeing. Five atheist organizations were contacted, and asked to forward the survey onto their list servers. Five hundred eighty-three self-identified atheists participated in this study. Participants were given the Ryff Psychological Wellbeing scales and were asked questions related to how much support participants received from friends and family regarding their non-beliefs. Results indicate that atheists who received more support from friends and family score statistically …
Social Support: Coping And Stress Related Growth Among Adults With Mental Illness, Tara J. Reopelle
Social Support: Coping And Stress Related Growth Among Adults With Mental Illness, Tara J. Reopelle
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this research study was to understand the relationship with social support and coping along with stress related growth in adults with mental illness. The research study sample involved six adults with a serious and persistent mental illness that were part of an assisted living and intentional community program. The methodology used in this research study was qualitative and semi-structured interviews. Findings included demographic information as to the age, education, and religious and/or spiritual status of the study participants. Data content analysis of the semi-structured interviews revealed themes of social support, learning from others, coping with feelings and …