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middle-range theory bc it accommodates limited range theories and still applies to all levels of system in SW practice. |
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One system ends, another begins. |
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| Small Soci. Systems are embedded in larger Soci. Systems |
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used to describe how each of these systems, regardless of size, center around the client. |
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using mult. Theories to form a holistic understanding for generalist intervention. |
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-Systems interact in a reciprocal, NOT linear, relationship. (Inputs, outputs&conversion processes) |
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Determines if system is functioning well or informs the system if changes are needed in the way it operates. |
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Systems components are treated as being a part of the connectedness of social phenomena. |
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State of systems well-being. A system functioning effectively, adapts to its envir., achieving aims, and providing for its component subsystem. |
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BOUNDARY
COMPONENTS OF THE SOCIAL SYSTEM THEORY MODEL
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Border or external limits that protect the system disruptive external influences. |
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SYPRASYSTEM
Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model |
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Soci. Envir, Soci. Context in which the system functions. **The Supra sysrem is influenced by subject system, the object of SW pract. When using the Social systems theory. |
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SUBSYSTEM
Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model |
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Located within the larger designated system (Ex: Married couple within the family) |
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FOCAL SYSTEM
Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model |
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| System that is the subject of attention for pract |
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INTERFACE
Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model |
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External relationships combing the system to suprasystem. SOO…Family=Focal system, Siblings=Subsystem and Community=Suprasystem |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
INPUTS |
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Resources required by a system to accomplish its purpose or goal (Ex: funding to an agency) 2 types of inputs: SIGNAL INPUTS-processed by system to become task outputs and MAINTENANCE INPUTS |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
CONVERSION OPERATIONS |
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-SW interventions, means used to convert signal input to task inputs. |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
PROPOSED OUTPUTS |
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Goals and objs the system sets out to accomplish. |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
TASK |
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System outputs that match proposed outputs |
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MAINTENANCE
Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model |
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Changes occurring during the maintenance input process of intervention. |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
WASTE |
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Excess left from inputs used in the conversion process. |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
FEEDBACK |
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How successful intervention was in client accomplishment of goals. Also treated as a maintenance input. |
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Comp. of Soci. Syst. Theory Model
HELPING SYSTEM |
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The Social System created by the SW that becomes the tool of the helping process.
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