Cultural and socioeconomic status may be factors in the transition to adulthood no matter the class or culture. For example, middle class status, advanced education, or other factors do not shield clients from difficult transitions. Or, clients present with a mixture of factors, such as a history of financial insecurity that has changed, movement from one economic or social class to another, or a cultural identity shaped by moving between cultures.
The case studies in your text highlight a range of factors affecting transitions into adulthood. As a social worker, how would you address a chosen case study through the lens of human behavior and the environment? What specific skills could you apply? In this Discussion, you examine these and other related issues.
To Prepare: Review the Case Studies found in Chapter 7 of the course text. Choose one to focus on for this Discussion.
Post the following:
- Explain how cultural and socioeconomic status may affect the transition to adulthood featured in your chosen case study.
- Describe two practice skills you could apply when working with the individuals and families in your chosen case study.
- Describe an additional strategy each colleague can use to assist working with the individuals and families in the chosen case study.
- Recommend types of supports or resources each colleague could apply with the individuals and families from the chosen case study now or in the future.
