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Developmental Psychological And Sociological Theories On Social Work With Aadi's Family

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This essay will critically analyse how some of the developmental, psychological and sociological theories can underpin the social work practice while working with Aadi’s family. It is significant to dissect each characters of the case study to understand a holistic picture of the family and how theories can influence in learning each person and to make informed decisions. Maclean and Harrison (2008) discusses theories can assist us in making meaning of a situation. The use of theory can assist in justifying actions and explaining practise to service users, caregivers, and society as a whole. The goal is for social work to become more broadly accountable and, as a result, more respected. Firstly, developmental psychological theory, ‘attachment’ …show more content…

When a parent responds to the requirements of their child, this results in secure attachment (Doinita and Maria 2015). Howe (2011) identifies Insecure, ambivalent attachment when the parent’s attention appears inconsistent and unpredictable to the child. Insecure, avoidant attachment happens when the parent appears to be hostile, violent or rigid and indifferent to the child’s feelings. Disorganized attachment is the most complex form of attachment is one where the carer sends conflicting signals, sometimes coming off as rigid or hostile and other times as loving and compassionate (Howe, …show more content…

Sinclair et al., 2018 discusses the formulation supported successful interventions for the young people in this paper, but more research is needed to determine whether sensory and relational/attachment-based therapies can support individuals' calm, alert states of arousal and encourage engagement in age-appropriate goal-directed actions. Whilst Blakely and Dziadosz (2015) reiterates social workers are knowledgeable about developing client social histories and obtaining information that can be interpreted in the framework of attachment theory. They can then devise effective intervention strategies to help clients organise suitable pathways to correct negative self and object working models in order to achieve the goal of adopting a secure attachment

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