Abstract
Nonprofit organizations work to combat ever-changing social issues in our communities which span the micro-, the mezzo-, and the macro-level. Yet nonprofit organizations tend to focus their attention at one distinct level, rather than considering all three. This fixedness may be rooted in social work education. Social work students are expected to adopt a multidimensional perspective when assessing social issues, but then are not encouraged to work across dimensions to fight social issues. There is a pressing need for change in social work education to better meet the needs of clients. Negotiating this change will begin with encouraging a multidimensional perspective in social work practice and encouraging strategic collaboration.
Semester/Year of Award
Fall 12-9-2019
Mentor
Elizabeth Underwood
Mentor Professional Affiliation
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Social Work
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
IRB Approval Number (if applicable)
2777
Recommended Citation
Carter, Sylvia L., "Bridging the Gap Between Micro and Macro Practice: Suggested Revisions to Nonprofits’ Traditional Approach to Client Intervention" (2019). Honors Theses. 672.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/672
