This study examined writings about orisis theory in the social work literature. The concept of crisis was limited to an acute, time-limited period of severe emotional upset in an individual or family, during which time a social worker might intervene to strengthen personality and social functioning. [...]

This review examines the opinions of a number of physicians, social workers, psychologists, sociologists and psychiatrists on the psychosocial, environmental and cultural aspects of illness and disability and their implications for the social worker in the rehabilitation of the hemiplegic patients, as reflected in the professional literature. The review was organized into five areas, namely, a brief description of the nature of hemiplegia as a medical condition, a study of the possible personality change and the psychological functions of the hemiplegic patient, an analysis of the social adaptation problems of the hemiplegic patient, a study of the suggestions reflected in the literature, concerning the role of the social worker in the rehabilitation of the hemiplegic patient, and finally, a study of the professional team collaboration. [...]

Thirty psychiatrists and social workers were interviewed concerning their views on: (1) the feasibility of collaboration between psychiatric treatment centers and community group-work recreational agencies in the provision of after-care services for discharged mental patients; and (2) a number of theoretical assertions on social isolation, affects of prolonged hospitalization, plight of the unattached person, need for after-care services, and the desirability of collaboration. The sample of respondents were chosen on the basis of seniority in their professions and the administrative responsibilities they assumed in their respective institutions. An interview guide was constructed and the interviews were conducted by the writer. [...]

The modern world is one in which there is rapid change, but as far as people in the human professions are concerned, the real meaning of this change is "the effect it has upon people...people must change, must acquire an accustomed facility for change if they are to live in the modern world." Because social change has come to be seen as a necessary adjunct of continuing scientific and technological change, the emphasis of the social work profession is shifting from therepeutic to preventative. In order to make change most positive, the effects should be anticipated and planned for. [...]

This research report attempts to investigate the significance of the relationship between the use of waiting periods with applicants prior to treatment and the withdrawal of the application for treatment. This area of inquiry will be explored through a study of a sample group of families, who applied for service at a Psychiatric Department and who did not return for treatment after a waiting period. The fact that a large proportion of clients who are put on a waiting list do not return for treatment, was of concern to the researchers because it was not known what happened to these clients. The writers' interest in the topic was intensified during their field work experience. [...]

The present (research) report is concerned with communication patterns of lower socio-economic groups and is based upon a systematic review of professional literature. The study focuses on the modes, or styles, or patterns of lower-class clients' communication. [...]

The main purpose of this research is to study, explore and make a critical evaluation of the existing housing situation, housing programmes and planning in Hong Kong, with particular reference to the lower-middle and low income groups. Housing is universally recognized as one of the fundamental human needs. [...]

This research project was an exploratory descriptive study of the problems in marriage of fifteen Japanese-non-Japanese couples in the Greater Montreal community. It sought to determine the extent of problems perceived by the couples in specific areas, designated by theorists as problematic. [...]

The project sought to determine what information already exists concerning the putative father, if services offered him are adequate, and where gaps in service lie. The main sources of data were the relevant literature and live subjects. The live material consisted of a sample of nineteen key professional people in the city of Montreal, a sample of five putative fathers in Alberta as well as the social workers who interviewed them. [...]

This project examines the concept of ego or self in personality theory. It seeks to formulate a conceptual model of ego on the basis of systematic examination and comparison of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Mead's social psychological theory and the ego psychological theories of Hartmann, Erikson and White. The study of each theory is based on questions relevant to the ego's origin, development, properties, dynamics, functions, and supplementary psychological systems which influence it. [...]