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Dec 29, 2015 · This is a commentary on Fish and Hardy’s paper on the application of complexity theory to social work practice and which raises some important questions about the relevance and ultimate efficacy of complexity theory within social work.
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Dec 17, 2020 · The article proposes a theoretical framework grounded in complexity and chaos theories that explores the structure and non-linear causality of complex systems, their complex and non-linear dynamics and different conditions leading to adjustment, adaptation and learning.
- Penelopia Iancu, Isabel Lanteigne
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Yvonne (16) and John (11), the children of Catherine and Harry, are an example of the kind of complexity that many social workers face in their practice. There were several break-ups between Catherine and Harry after Yvonne was born, partly caused by Harry’s violence.
This textbook provides a grounding in complexity theory, demonstrating how it can influence and shape social work interventions in policy, management, and practice, as well as forming an epistemological and methodological basis for research.
Jun 1, 2012 · Complexity theory provides social work educators, researchers, and evaluators with a promising approach for examining the concepts of interconnectedness, non-linearity and emergence.
Dec 19, 2021 · Five common principles can be found in the complexity literature: the presence of networks; the concept of emergence; the phenomenon of self-organization and social coordination; feedback sensitivity and the ability to learn together; and finally agility ( Siemens, Dawson & Eshelman, 2018).
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Jun 18, 2018 · Complexity theory provides the means to conceptualize the research problem as a complex adaptive system (CAS), focusing on the patterns of interactions between various system elements at different levels and times.
