Strengths-based case management: Individuals' perspectives on strengths and the case manager relationship

被引:105
作者
Brun, C
Rapp, RC
机构
[1] Wright State Univ, Dept Social Work, Dayton, OH 45435 USA
[2] Wright State Univ, Sch Med, Dayton, OH 45435 USA
关键词
case management; qualitative research; strengths perspective; substance abuse;
D O I
10.1093/sw/46.3.278
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Strengths-based practice in social work has a strong theoretical foundation as an effective helping strategy that builds on a person's successes. Although there is growing empirical evidence informing outcomes associated with strengths-based approaches, missing from the literature is an understanding of how individuals who receive these services view their experiences. Qualitative data collection methods were used to gather individuals' experiences of participating in strengths-based case management implemented in a substance abuse aftercare program. The research questions that guided the study were "What are individuals' perceptions of strengths-based case management?" and "How do those perceptions compare and contrast to the key principles of strengths-based case management?" The emerging themes centered on individuals' responses to a focus on strengths (acceptance of strengths; holding on to strengths and deficits simultaneously, and initial mistrust of the approach) and to the relationship with the case manager (acceptance of the relationship; guilt when success is not achieved; and not needing the relationship). Implications for social work practice are discussed.
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页码:278 / 288
页数:11
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