SPSS System
- Make sure you have gained access to SPSS. See the online classroom for instructions.
- Download the data set found in the Learning Resources.
- Open the data set file named “Chapter 13 Data Set 1.”
Explore Layout of SPSS
- When SPSS opens the data set, you will see two tabs at the bottom left: Data View and Variable View. It’s important to view both of these tabs and know what the data in each means. The data view is all the data from participants; the numbers are from the answers they provided on the survey. The variable view is how the data is coded and what all the numbers mean.
- Click on each tab and look at the data.
- Data View: You will notice that there are 30 rows in the first column on the left. You will also notice that at the top of each column is a label (Group and Language Score). These are the groups and language scores from the participants. Take a look around the data, but do not change any of the numbers, because this will change participants’ answers.
- Variable View: You will notice that there are rows and columns in this view as well. The difference is that this view describes the variables. Explore these variables to understand the numbers in the data set. For example, let’s say you wanted to know how Group was coded. You would go to the column labeled “Values” and the row labeled “Group.” Next, you would click on the right corner of the box and a little blue box would appear. Next, you would click that box to reveal a box called “Values Labels,” which would provide the values for the groups.
For this worksheet, you explore the data view and the variable view of your data set and answer the following questions. After you have answered the questions, you will upload this document in this week’s Assignment area according to the submission instructions.
Questions;
How many participants are in this data set?
How is Group coded in this data set? List them.
How many total questions are in the survey, including the demographic questions?
An initial client meeting can be unpredictable and even a bit challenging. Personalities may not mesh, nor is it always easy to engage in conversation. Social work assessments can help facilitate the initial encounter with a client. Imagine that you are meeting a new client for the first time. In your toolbox ready to use are the GIM, your interviewing skills, and the ability to express genuineness and empathy. What assessment will you use?
For this Assignment, you practice assessing an individual by conducting an interview with a friend or colleague in order to complete a psycho social assessment. Recall that it is important to assess the individual within the context of her or his environment, which includes assessing all systems levels: micro, macro, and mezzo. You will also need to consider any cultural influences that might affect your assessment, and strengths and resources should be identified.
Note: If you are working in an agency or other professional setting, do not interview a client for this Assignment. Only interview a friend or colleague.
To Prepare: Choose an individual to interview in order to obtain the necessary information to write a comprehensive psycho social history.
Use the Psycho social History document found in the Learning Resources to conduct the interview.
By Day 7
Submit a 6- to 10-page paper that includes the following:
- Complete a biopsychosocial history of the person you interviewed by completing the Psychosocial History document.
- Assess the challenges/needs and strengths of the client based on the completed Psychosocial History document.
- Psycho social History document
- Name
- Date
- Agency
- IDENTIFYING DATA
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Marital Status
- Date of Birth
- Emergency Contact/Relationship/Telephone Number
- REFERRAL SOURCE
- Who referred this individual for treatment? Was the informant a reliable historian?
- Was information gleaned from previous treatment records, court documents, etc.?
- MENTAL STATUS
- Attitude/Appearance/Behavior Affect/Mood/Psycho motor Activity
- Orientation/Memory/Cognition Thought Process/Content Speech
- Insight/Judgment Homicidal/Suicidal Ideation Hallucination(s)/Delusion(s)
- PRESENTING PROBLEM(S)
- Client Self-Assessment of Problem(s)/Reason(s) for Seeking Treatment/Motivation Onset/Duration/Intensity/Frequency Precipitating Stressors/Stressful Events Symptoms (in Client’s/Informant’s Own Words)
- HISTORY OF PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS AND PREVIOUS TREATMENT
- Previous Diagnoses/Medications/Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment History of Suicidal Ideation/Suicide Attempts/Self-Mutilation/Homicidal Ideation/Aggression
- SOCIAL HISTORY
- PRENATAL/BIRTH/DEVELOPMENT
- Pregnancy and Labor Developmental Milestone(s)
- EARLY CHILDHOOD
- Family of Origin—Parents/Siblings/Extended Family, as Relevant
- Geographic/Cultural/Spiritual Factors/as Relevant
- Abuse/Trauma History
- Physical/Emotional/Sexual Abuse History
- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Cultural/Peer Group/Environment School
- Adolescence
- EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
- Public or Private School(s) Where Attended
- Performance
- Educational Level
- Extracurricular Activities
- MILITARY HISTORY What Branch
- Duty Assignment (when/where) Rank/Discharge
- INTERPERSONAL/MARITAL HISTORY
- Age of Involvement in Relationships
- Sexual Orientation
- Length of Relationships
- Relationship Patterns/Problems
- Partner’s Age/Occupation
- LEGAL HISTORY
- Previous Arrests/Convictions
- Pending Charges
- Child Custody Disputes
- Involvement in Lawsuits
- History of Court Ordered Treatment Guardian/Power of Attorney Probation/Parole
- Is Treatment a condition of legal involvement?
- Is Treatment to be a part of current or contemplated lawsuit?
- Disability Claim or Divorce Proceeding?
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE HISTORY
- Type/Onset/Duration/Amount Frequency/Pattern of Use Involvement in Treatment
- RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY
- CULTURAL/ETHNIC FACTORS
- MEDICAL HISTORY/HEALTH STATUS
- History of Traumatic Injuries/Illnesses/Chronic Health Problems
- Describe Current Illness
- Is Client in Good General Health?
- Is Client Allergic to Any Medications? Who Is Client’s Primary Care Physician?
- Is the Client Being Treated by Any Other Physician(s)?
- What Are the Client’s Current Psychiatric and Nonpsychiatric Medications?
- Describe Client’s Health Habits: Appetite, Sleep, Exercise, Nicotine, Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, and Vitamins/Herbal Supplements?
- Sexual Functioning: Preference/Problems
- Pregnancy/Birth Control
- Risk Behaviors for STDs
- CURRENT SITUATION
- Living Situation
- Dependents/Care for Dependents Employment/Disability/Seeking Disability Income/Source of Income
- Insurance Transportation Daily Living Skills
- Social/Leisure Activities
- Available Social Support
- RISK OF DANGER TO OTHER PEOPLE
- OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS
- SUMMARY
