Annotated Bibliography
You will use 4 peer reviewed journal articles on group intervention. The articles should emphasize one of the four types of social work group work. Articles must be no more than 7 years old. For EACH article there should be a ONE-page annotated bibliography completed, you are expected to:
1. Identify and provide an explanation of the model. This means you will write on all FOUR types of the types of group work.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.
3. Provide a brief but in-depth assessment/opinion of the journal article. (Per APA standards, do NOT use first person in your assessment.
4. Address the likely barriers to cultural competency in EACH article.
The paper will total to at least 5 pages.
An article has been selected for each group type.
Remedial Group Type Article-
Craig, J. A., Miner, D., Remtulla, T., Miller, J., & Zanussi, L. W. (2017). Piloting a Coping Skills Group Intervention to Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Awaiting Kidney or Liver Transplant. Health & Social Work, 42(1), e44–e52. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1093/hsw/hlw064
Reciprocal Group Type Article-
Tutty, L., Babins-Wagner, R., & Rothery, M. (2016). You’re Not Alone: Mental Health Outcomes in Therapy Groups for Abused Women. Journal of Family Violence, 31(4), 489–497. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1007/s10896-015-9779-6
Developmental Group Type Article-
Wahler, E. A., & Adhami, A. (2018). Barriers to program completion of a voluntary capacity-building group intervention for individuals living in poverty. Journal of Poverty, 22(2), 179–190. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10875549.2017.1419528
Social Group Type Article-
Bustnay, T. G. (2020). Group Intervention with Parents of Juvenile Sex Offenders. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 29(3), 278–294. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10538712.2019.1639093
Please review the example provided….but please do not regurgitate.
Social Group Work: Annotated Bibliography
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Remedial Group Type Article
Craig, J. A., Miner, D., Remtulla, T., Miller, J., & Zanussi, L. W. (2017). Piloting a Coping Skills Group Intervention to Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Awaiting Kidney or Liver Transplant. Health & Social Work, 42(1), e44–e52. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1093/hsw/hlw064
The group intervention utilized in the study was the coping skills group therapy whose purpose was to reduce anxiety and depression among patients expecting to undergo liver or kidney transplants and to help them develop healthy coping skills. The patients included 41 patients who were divided into eight closed groups comprising of 7 to 10 participants. The study utilized a pretest-posttest design where anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, and coping skills were assessed before the implementation of the intervention, immediately after the implementation, and one month later as a follow-up. The group sessions were led by two transplant social workers and focused on mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative interventions. The study utilized valid and reliable screening instruments including the Brief COPE scale to assess coping skills, the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) to assess depression, and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) to assess anxiety levels. The group intervention was effective since it led to positive changes in coping skills by increasing instrumental support and acceptance and by reducing self-blame and denial. However, the impacts on instrumental support were not sustainable one month later during the follow-up assessment. The intervention also reduced anxiety and depression levels, and these changes were sustained one month later during the follow-up assessment.
Transplant candidates experience numerous psychosocial stressors associated with managing their conditions and the uncertainties in the organ transplant process including donor matching and strict healthcare regimens before and after the transplant. Therefore, the journal article provided an effective intervention that social workers could use to promote better coping among transplant patients. The main barrier to cultural competence in the article is that the intervention did not consider how the patients’ cultures impact their opinions about transplants and how these opinions influence coping skills, anxiety, and depression.
Reciprocal Group Type Article-
Tutty, L., Babins-Wagner, R., & Rothery, M. (2016). You’re Not Alone: Mental Health Outcomes in Therapy Groups for Abused Women. Journal of Family Violence, 31(4), 489–497. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1007/s10896-015-9779-6
This group intervention focused on offering therapy using the ‘You’re Not Alone’ model to female victims of domestic violence. The purpose of the intervention was to assess if using a therapy group model could improve mental functioning among these women and determine factors that prevent participants from completing the intervention. The participants included 379 women and the study utilized a pretest-posttest design. Several standardized measures were used to measure mental health functioning including the Partner Abuse Scales, the Trauma Symptom Checklist, Index of Clinical Stress, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and Generalized Contentment Scale. The group sessions were conducted over 14 weeks in two to three-hour sessions and each group comprised of 6 to 12 women. 165 women dropped out before the sessions were completed and 214 women completed the sessions. Most of the women who dropped out included those with psychiatric histories, less income, high stress levels, and high depression levels. The group therapy was effective because at the post-intervention stage, the women who completed the treatment demonstrated significant improvements in clinical stress, depression, and self-esteem. Non-completers also illustrated positive changes in trauma symptoms and social desirability. The findings illustrate that group therapy for intimate partner violence victims can improve mental health functioning.
Most interventions for victims of abuse focus on providing support. The study, however, was prompted by the need to cater to the mental health needs of domestic violence victims which influence victim healing. The most likely barrier to cultural competence in the article is that the impact of culture on the victims’ attitudes towards partner violence was not considered. Cultural factors may have contributed to non-completion for some of the participants.
Developmental Group Type Article-
Wahler, E. A., & Adhami, A. (2018). Barriers to program completion of a voluntary capacity-building group intervention for individuals living in poverty. Journal of Poverty, 22(2), 179–190. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10875549.2017.1419528
The group intervention in the study was a group-based capacity building intervention targeting people living in poverty. Interventions such as social security, tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) have been implemented to reduce poverty. However, accessing these interventions requires significant resources and effort which prevent low-resource people from seeking them. The current study assessed secondary data from a capacity building program to assess barriers to program completion. The program included a 45-hour workshop that focused on helping people living in poverty learn the impacts of poverty, strategies for avoiding financial predators, and how to identify and utilize resources that can promote economic mobility. The main measures examined included self-identified barriers, hope, and the participant’s perceptions of the possibility of future change. The findings illustrated that the main predictors of program completion included interest in the program and the belief that one will get a job during the program. The program was effective since participants who completed it had positive perceptions about the possibility of future change in their economic circumstances. However, a significant percentage of the participants dropped out especially those who were not interested in the program.
Poverty is a significant problem caused by structural and systemic forces. The study failed to address how such programs help with structural and institutional barriers to economic development hence it was not very useful. It is possible that some participants were not interested because the program only did not address structural causes of poverty. The study identified that cultural barriers can hinder participation in capacity building programs. The main barrier to cultural competence is that the study did not consider how to address the impact of culture in maintaining impoverished conditions and the mindset that people have regarding capacity building programs.
Social Group Type Article-
Bustnay, T. G. (2020). Group Intervention with Parents of Juvenile Sex Offenders. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 29(3), 278–294. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10538712.2019.1639093
The study focused on a psycho-educational group therapy intervention provided to parents whose juvenile male children had been convicted for sexual offenses including both extra-familial and intra-familial offenses. Juvenile sex offenders are still part of their families hence it is important to involve families in therapy sessions to facilitate effective coping and to reduce the risk of recidivism. The study recruited parents through a probation officer and provided bi-weekly group sessions that lasted for 90 minutes per session in 14 weeks. The main aim of therapy was to facilitate offender rehabilitation, involve parents in therapy, and maintain the results of treatment. The findings illustrated that combining parental guidance, emotional support, and improving access to knowledge and information is empowers parents to engage in actions such as child supervision that reduce the risk of recidivism. These findings indicate that the psycho-educational group intervention was effective in promoting parental involvement in the rehabilitation of juvenile sexual offenders.
Treatment for sexual offenders is a sensitive topic especially when they involve juvenile victims and offenders. The study provided an in-depth analysis that facilitated understanding of how family involvement in rehabilitation is important by conducting an exploration of how parents of juvenile offenders should be involved in therapy. Juvenile offenders still have a long life to live and reducing the risk of recidivism is beneficial to offenders, victims, and members of the community. With regard to culture, there are several barriers to cultural competency based on the nature of the issue at hand. The study should have made adjustments to the program to include different cultures and relevant family variations. Cultural values regarding sex education and sexual norms should also have been considered especially among families which adhere to traditional cultures.
References
Bustnay, T. G. (2020). Group Intervention with Parents of Juvenile Sex Offenders. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 29(3), 278–294. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10538712.2019.1639093
Craig, J. A., Miner, D., Remtulla, T., Miller, J., & Zanussi, L. W. (2017). Piloting a Coping Skills Group Intervention to Reduce Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Awaiting Kidney or Liver Transplant. Health & Social Work, 42(1), e44–e52. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1093/hsw/hlw064
Tutty, L., Babins-Wagner, R., & Rothery, M. (2016). You’re Not Alone: Mental Health Outcomes in Therapy Groups for Abused Women. Journal of Family Violence, 31(4), 489–497. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1007/s10896-015-9779-6
Wahler, E. A., & Adhami, A. (2018). Barriers to program completion of a voluntary capacity-building group intervention for individuals living in poverty. Journal of Poverty, 22(2), 179–190. https://doi-org.proxy-cs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1080/10875549.2017.1419528