Essays and Research Papers on Social Work & Counseling

A 3 page research paper that discuses the sociological and psychological issues involved with divorce among the elderly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the problems facing older Americans with regard to housing, and suggests ways to help them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines families in Dick Gregory’s Shame and Randall Williams’ Daddy Tucked the Blanket. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper with two distinct parts. In the first part, the writer comments on Ethiopian culture and their status in Israel. The second part presents sample questions that could be asked in reminiscence groups. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses multicultural issues in group counseling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that presents a case study concerning an obese child and the ethical implications. The writer analyzes the actions of the Florida Department of Children and Families in taking the child’s guardians to court. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of the many changes the Russian family has experienced over the years. This paper documents those changes since World War II. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. Kimberly and Kine' abide by many of the same values and beliefs with regard to familial, health and social components, yet they also have several distinct divisions in these area that relate specifically to geographic traditions the same way these parallels are attributed to having an underlying racial connection. ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses these two sociologists. Talcott Parsons and Pierre Bourdieu are two of the leading sociologists of the last century. This examination looks at the theoretical orientation of both sociologists, with a particular focus on socialization forces. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page assessment of the factors that influence a victim’s decision to stay with their abuser or to leave. Bibliogaphy lists 9 sources.

A 28 page research paper that examines literature and discusses public cemeteries as an aspect of secular life, relate to the concept of the sacred. The writer argues that this is a particularly relevant area of discussion as there is evidence that the public mindset, in regards to the burial rituals, is currently evolving in ...

9 pages in length. Counseling is the approach taken to help people reclaim their mental faculties when stress, trauma or chemical imbalance serve to compromise them. Personal philosophy includes the components of compassion, empathetic listening, guidance not direction, therapeutic alliance and the ability to accept the fact that one person cannot always fix ...

This 8 page paper examines global social movements and their relevance today. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper analyzes the efforts of one fictional agency who is charged with dealing with the needs of the homeless. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper considers each of corporal punishment on children within a family environment. The paper spots by defining what is meant by corporal punishments and then goes on to consider the short and long-term consequences to those who suffer from corporal punishment. Issues considered include the physical, psychological and psychosocial results of corporal ...

A 5 page research paper that reports on the child protective services (CPS) in Maryland, specifically focusing on a computerized system designed to track the state’s 10,000 foster children. The system is named the Children’s Electronic Social Services Information Exchange, which has been dubbed “Chessie.” The writer reports on its current problems and offers evaluation ...

This 5 page paper argues that we can tell a lot about a society from studying the types of clothing its citizens wore, and that fashion is therefore an important subject. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. One of the primary components of my philosophy of supervision involves isomorphism, which reflects the interconnectedness of the nuclear family, external relationships and that of the counselor (supervisor). My understanding of and application as an MFT is to be infinitely more than just a source of guidance for my ...

A 4 page paper which examines Suzanne Jordan’s That Lean and Hungry Look and John Leo’s Mirror, Mirror on the Wall as they offer an understanding of women, beauty and body image today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the proposition that illegal immigration has a negative effect on the U.S. economy. It argues that while this population segment has a negative effect in some areas, particularly California, overall the illegal immigrant population has a small positive effect on the economy as a whole. The idea was to argue ...

9 pages in length. Being deprived of a sound education, the opportunity to earn a decent wage and living under constant socioeconomic margins provides the basis upon which certain populations have a much greater incidence of drug and alcohol abuse. Understanding the principal factors that underlie these realities is best appreciated through Marx's ...

This 8 page paper argues that, contrary to expert opinion, spanking can be seen as a positive way to discipline children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which analyzes aspects of Garrett Hardin’s The Case Against Helping the Poor. No additional sources cited.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses various points made in Harris's book. No additional sources cited.

A 12 page comprehensive explanation and discussion of action research. Paper includes the historical origins of action research, what it is, and the cycles/phases involved. The essay then explains quantitative and qualitative research designs and the difference between them. The last section discusses interviewing techniques. Bibliography lists 10 sources.