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  1. By incorporating transpersonal theory into practice, social workers can create interventions that foster self-awareness and personal growth. 14. Motivational Theory. In social work practice, motivational theories can instill positive client behaviors and attitudes.

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  3. Apr 1, 2024 · This paper reviews nine theories of learning motivation: instinct theory, arousal theory, incentive theory, intrinsic theory, extrinsic theory, the ARCS model, self-determination theory, expectancy-value theory, and goal-orientation theory.

    • Psychosocial Theory. Psychosocial theory, which Erik Erikson developed in the 1950s, is the main principle of social work. Also referred to as person-in-environment (PIE) theory, psychosocial theory posits that a person develops a personality in stages, based on environment and relationships with family and community.
    • Attachment Theory. Attachment theory is one of the best-known theories that provide a framework for social workers to understand human behavior. Attachment theory holds that babies have innate behaviors whose purpose is to ensure that caregivers meet their needs.
    • Systems Theory. Systems theory provides a framework for understanding why a person behaves in a certain way. Social workers can investigate all the factors that impact or have been impacted by a client, and by understanding all these systems, they can put together a picture of what drives a client’s behavior and choices.
    • Behavioral Theory. Behavioral theory, or behaviorism, holds that people learn behaviors through conditioning. A person performs an action that’s reinforced through a natural consequence or a negative consequence.
  4. Sep 25, 2009 · This conceptual paper may help social work administrators and educators by providing an overview of relevant theories of motivation and leadership and how they apply to social work. The theories that are introduced include Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor or motivator-hygiene theory, McClelland's trichotomy of needs, McGregor ...

    • Elizabeth A. Fisher
    • 2009
  5. May 3, 2023 · In short, motivation causes you to act in a way that gets you closer to your goals. Motivation includes the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate human behavior. Motivation also involves factors that direct and maintain goal-directed actions.

  6. Mar 14, 2024 · By Anne Gomez. Social work theories serve as foundational frameworks guiding practice, informing interventions, and understanding human behavior in social contexts. They are essential tools for addressing individual and systemic challenges, providing critical insights from psychological and sociological perspectives.

  7. 1. Psychodynamic Theory. Originating from Freudian psychology, the Psychodynamic Theory explores how early childhood experiences and unconscious motivations influence behavior. It’s pivotal in understanding client backgrounds and formulating therapeutic interventions that address deep-seated emotional issues. 2.

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