Dimensions of Human Behavior

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ISBN: 9781071936856

Person and Environment

by Elizabeth D. Hutchison, Leanne Wood Charlesworth

7th Edition

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.

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Print ISBN	9781071936856
eText ISBN	9781071831496
Publisher	SAGE Publications, Inc.
Publishing Year	2023
Edition	7th Edition
Language	English

Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment, 7th Edition is a textbook that structures the study of human behavior around three main dimensions: Person, Environment, and Time. Authors Elizabeth D. Hutchison and Leanne Wood Charlesworth introduce this model to assist social work students, instructors, and practitioners in evaluating individual development within social contexts.

The volume addresses psychological aspects including cognition, emotion, self, and personality while highlighting evidence-supported interventions. It expands into the psychosocial domain by examining interpersonal relationships, stress mechanisms, and theoretical perspectives on coping. Additionally, coverage of the spiritual person outlines theories of spiritual development and examines how spirituality functions within social work practice.

Case studies integrated across the text assist readers in applying social work theories to varied practice situations. The content aligns with the 2018 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, supporting professional preparation across academic programs.

Chapter 1: Human Behavior: A Multidimensional Approach
- • A Case Study About Person and Environment
- • Human Behavior: Individual and Collective
- • A Multidimensional Approach
- • Advancing Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice: A Global Perspective
- • Knowing and Doing
- • Scientific Knowledge: Theory and Research
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior
- • A Case Study About Human Behavior Theory
- • Multiple Theoretical Perspectives for a Multidimensional Approach
- • The Merits of Multiple Perspectives
Chapter 3: The Biological Person
- • Six Case Studies of the Biological Person
- • An Integrative Approach for Understanding the Intersection of Interior (Proximal) Biological Health and Illness and Exterior (Distal) Environmental Factors
- • Systems Taxonomy: Six Interior (Proximal) Environment Systems
- • Interactions of Exterior (Distal) Environments and Interior (Proximal) Health Environment
Chapter 4: The Psychological Person: Cognition, Emotion, Personality, and Self
- • Two Case Studies of Cognition, Emotion, Personality, and Self
- • Cognition, Emotion, Personality, and Self: An Introduction
- • Theories of Cognition
- • Theories of Emotion
- • Theories of Personality
- • Theories of the Self
- • Cognitions, Emotions, Personality, Self, and Evidence-Supported Interventions (ESIs)
Chapter 5: The Psychosocial Person: Relationships, Stress, and Coping
- • A Case Study About the Psychosocial Person
- • The Self in Relationships and Relationships in the Self
- • The Concept of Stress
- • Coping Processes
- • Perspectives on Coping
Chapter 6: The Spiritual Person
- • Eight Case Studies of Spirituality and Religion
- • The Spiritual Dimension
- • Theories of Spiritual Development
- • The Role of Spirituality in Social Work
Chapter 7: The Physical Environment
- • Two Case Studies of Human Behavior and the Physical Environment
- • Theories of Human Behavior and the Physical Environment
- • The Natural Environment
- • The Built Environment
- • Ecological Justice, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice: A Social-Racial-Economic-Ecological Justice Perspective
Chapter 8: Cultures
- • A Case Study About Cultures
- • What Is Culture?
- • Theories of Culture
- • Major Concepts in the Study of Culture
- • Culture and Power
- • Genes, Culture, and Cultural Change
Chapter 9: Social Structure and Social Institutions: Global and National
- • A Case Study About Social Structure and Social Institutions
- • Patterns of Social Life
- • Patterns of Inequality in Social Life
- • Contemporary Trends in Global and U.S. Social Institutions
- • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Social Institutions
Chapter 10: Families
- • A Case Study About Family
- • What Is a Family?
- • Theoretical Perspectives for Understanding Families
- • Diversity in Family Formation and Structure
- • Challenges to Family Life
Chapter 11: Small Groups
- • A Case Study About Small Groups
- • Small Groups in Social Work
- • Dimensions of Group Structure
- • Group Composition
- • Basic Group Processes
- • Interdisciplinary Teams and Leadership
Chapter 12: Organizations
- • A Case Study About Organizations
- • Organizations: An Introduction
- • Theoretical Perspectives on Organizations
- • Impact of Organizations on Society
- • Human Service Organizations
Chapter 13: Communities
- • Three Case Studies of Community
- • Communities: An Introduction
- • Theoretical Approaches to Community
- • Social Work and Communities
- • Issues and Themes in Community Practice
Chapter 14: Social Movements
- • A Case Study About a Social Movement
- • Social Movements: An Introduction
- • Theoretical Perspectives on Social Movements
- • Social Movement Trajectories and Outcomes
- • Social Work and Social Movements