Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course 7th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1071831595

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2024
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Seventh
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1071831593
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1071831595

Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course presents a current and comprehensive examination of human behavior across time using a multidimensional framework. Authors Elizabeth D. Hutchison and Leanne Wood Charlesworth explore both the predictable and unpredictable changes that can affect human behavior through all the major developmental stages of the life course, from conception to very late adulthood. Aligned with the 2022 curriculum guidelines set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the updated Seventh Edition offers fresh insights into concepts like gender and anti-racism, how intergenerational experiences influence development, and recent research and conceptual frameworks.

Table of Contents:

Case Studies
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Editors
About the Contributors
About the Case Study Contributors
Chapter 1 A Life Course Perspective
Three Case Studies About the Life Course
Case Study 1.1: The Suarez Family After September 11, 2001
Case Study 1.2: Ku Stevens Living With Purpose
Case Study 1.3: Phoung Le, Serving Family and Community
Knowledge of Human Behavior: A Cornerstone of Social Work Practice
The Life Course Perspective
Basic Concepts of the Life Course Perspective
Cohorts
Transitions
Trajectories
Life Events
Turning Points
Major Themes of the Life Course Perspective
Interplay of Human Lives and Historical Time
Timing of Lives
Linked Lives
Links With Family Members
Links With the Wider World
Human Agency in Making Choices
Diversity in Life Course Trajectories
Developmental Risk and Protection
The Life Course Perspective and Social Work Practice
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 2 Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
Three Case Studies About Pregnancy, Conception, and Childbirth
Case Study 2.1: Jennifer Bradshaw’s Experience With Infertility
Case Study 2.2: Ana’s Change of Plans
Case Study 2.3: Dahlia and Quinn: A Family Decision
Sociocultural Organization of Childbearing
Conception and Pregnancy in Context
Childbirth in Context
Childbirth Education
Place of Childbirth
Who Assists Childbirth
Doula Care and Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Reproductive Genetics
Genetic Mechanisms
Major Congenital Anomalies
Genetic Counseling
Control Over Conception and Pregnancy
Contraception
Induced Abortion
Infertility Treatment
Fetal Development
First Trimester
Fertilization and the Embryonic Period
The Fetal Period
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Labor and Delivery of the Neonate
Prematurity and Low Birth Weight
Prematurity and Parental Impact
Stillbirth
Pregnancy and the Life Course
Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Under Different Circumstances
Pregnant Individuals Living With Substance Use Disorders
Pregnant Individuals With Eating Disorders
Pregnant Individuals With Disabilities
Pregnant Individuals Who Are Incarcerated
Pregnant Individuals Who Are HIV-Infected
Pregnant Transgender Men
Risk and Protective Factors in Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 3 Infancy and Toddlerhood
Three Case Studies of Infancy and Toddlerhood
Case Study 3.1: Holly’s Early Arrival
Case Study 3.2: Sarah’s Teen Dad
Case Study 3.3: Overprotecting Henry
Developmental Niche and Typical Infant and Toddler Development
Physical Development
Growth Patterns
Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation
Sensory Abilities
Reflexes
Motor Skills
The Growing Brain
Vaccinations
Cognitive Development
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
Information Processing Theory
Language Development
Socioemotional Development
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Emotion Regulation
Temperament
Attachment
Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment
Ainsworth’s Theory of Attachment
Attachment and Brain Development
Infant Mental Health
The Role of Play
Developmental Disruptions
Child-Care Arrangements in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Parental Leave
Paid Child Care
Infants and Toddlers in the Multigenerational Family
Risks and Protective Factors to Healthy Infant and Toddler Development
Poverty
Inadequate Care Giving
Child Maltreatment and Trauma
Protective Factors in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Parental Education
Social Support
Easy Temperament
National and State Policy
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 4 Early Childhood
Three Case Studies About Early Childhood
Case Study 4.1: Terri’s Terrible Temper
Case Study 4.2: Jack’s Name Change
Case Study 4.3: A New Role for Ron and Rosiland’s Grandmother
Typical Development in Early Childhood
Physical Development
Cognitive and Language Development
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Perspective
Information Processing Theory
Developmental Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic
Theory of Mind
Language Skills
Moral Development
Understanding Moral Development
Helping Young Children Develop Morally
Personality and Emotional Development
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development
Emotions
Attachment
Social Development
Peer Relations
Self-Concept
Gender Role Development
Racial and Ethnic Identity
The Role of Play
Play as an Opportunity to Explore Reality
Play as a Contribution to Cognitive Development
Play as Practice for Morality
Play as an Opportunity to Gain Control
Play as a Shared Experience
Play as the Route to Attachment to Fathers
Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood in the Multigenerational Family
Risk and Protective Factors to Healthy Development in Early Childhood
Poverty
Homelessness
Parenting Style
Divorce and Family Disruption
Violence
Community Violence
Domestic Violence
Child Maltreatment
Protective Factors in Early Childhood
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 5 Middle Childhood
Three Case Studies About Middle Childhood
Case Study 5.1: Anthony’s Impending Assessment
Case Study 5.2: Jasmine’s Headaches
Case Study 5.3: Gabriela’s New Life
Historical Perspective on Middle Childhood
Middle Childhood in the Multigenerational Family
Development in Middle Childhood
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Cultural Identity Development
Emotional Development
Social Development
The Peer Group
Friendship and Intimacy
Team Play
Gender Identity and Gender Roles
Technology and Social Development
Spiritual Development
Middle Childhood and Formal Schooling
Special Challenges in Middle Childhood
Poverty
Family and Community Violence
Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Emotional/Behavioral Disorder
Family Disruption
Risk Factors and Protective Factors in Middle Childhood
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 6 Adolescence
Three Case Studies About Adolescence
Case Study 6.1: David’s Coming-Out Process
Case Study 6.2: Carl’s Struggle for Identity
Case Study 6.3: Monica’s Quest for Mastery
The Social Construction of Adolescence Across Time and Space
The Transition From Childhood to Adulthood
Biological Aspects of Adolescence
Puberty
The Adolescent Brain
Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep
Psychological Aspects of Adolescence
Psychological Reactions to Biological Changes
Changes in Cognition
Identity Development
Theories of Self and Identity
Gender Identity
Cultural Identity
Social Aspects of Adolescence
Relationships With Family
Relationships With Peers
Romantic Relationships
Relationships With Organizations, Communities, and Institutions
School
The Broader Community
Work
Technology and Social Media
Covid-19 and Social Distancing
Adolescent Spirituality/Religiosity
Adolescent Sexuality
Sexual Decision-Making
Sexual Orientation
Pregnancy and Childbearing
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Potential Challenges to Adolescent Development
Substance Use and Abuse
Community Violence
Poverty and Low Educational Attainment
Bullying
School-to-Prison Pipeline
Juvenile Delinquency
Dating and Sexual Violence, Statutory Rape, Prostitution, and Sex Trafficking
Obesity, Overweight, and Disordered Eating
Mental Health, Mental Wellness, and Suicide
Challenges and Supports in Adolescence
Social Work Grand Challenges
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 7 Young Adulthood
Three Case Studies of Young Adulthood
Case Study 7.1: Caroline Sanders as a Transgender Young Adult
Case Study 7.2: Sheila Henderson’s Long-Awaited Family Reunification
Case Study 7.3: Jonathan Stuart and Kai Hale as Older Parents of Twins
A Definition of Young Adulthood
Theoretical Approaches to Young Adulthood
Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory
Levinson’s Theory of Life Structure
Arnett’s Emerging Adulthood
Cultural and Social Class Variations
Multigenerational Concerns
Physical Functioning in Young Adulthood
Covid-19 and Young Adulthood
The Psychological Self
Cognitive Development
Spiritual Development
Identity Development
Social Development and Social Functioning
Relationship Development in Young Adulthood
Romantic Relationships
Parenthood
Mentoring and Volunteering
Social Justice and Social Activism
Young Adults and Technology
Work and the Labor Market
Risk Factors and Protective Factors in Young Adulthood
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 8 Middle Adulthood
Three Case Studies About Middle Adulthood
Case Study 8.1: Keisha Whittaker, Recovering From Multiple Crises at 44
Case Study 8.2: Carly Anderson, Finding Peace at 53
Case Study 8.3: Maha Ahmed, Struggling to Move Past Covid at 61
A Life Course Perspective on Middle Adulthood
Theories of Middle Adulthood
Erikson’s Theory of Generativity
Jung’s and Levinson’s Theories of Finding Balance
Life Span Theory and the Gain-Loss Balance
Biological Changes and Physical and Mental Health in Middle Adulthood
Changes in the Reproductive System and Sexuality
Changes in the Brain
Changes in Health Status
Changes in Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, Personality, and Spiritual
Cognitive
Personality
Spiritual
Relationships in Middle Adulthood
Romantic Partner Relationships
Multigenerational Family Relationships
Friend and Community Relationships
Relationship With Work
Risk and Protection in Middle Adulthood
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 9 Late Adulthood
Three Case Studies About Late Adulthood
Case Study 9.1: The Smiths in Early Retirement
Case Study 9.2: Ms. Ruby Johnson, Caretaker for Three Generations
Case Study 9.3: Joseph and Elizabeth Menzel, a German Couple
Demographics of the Older Population
Diversity of the Late-Adult Population
Cultural Construction of Late Adulthood
Psychosocial Theoretical Perspectives on Social Gerontology
Biological and Psychological Changes in Late Adulthood
Health and Longevity
Age-Related Changes in Physiology
The Aging Brain and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Psychological Changes in Late Adulthood
Personality Changes
Intellectual Changes, Learning, and Memory
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Role Transitions and Life Events of Late Adulthood
Families in Later Life
Friendship in Late Adulthood
Grandparenthood
Work and Retirement
Caregiving and Care Receiving
Widowhood
Institutionalization
The Search for Personal Meaning
Resources for Meeting the Needs of Older Adults
Informal Resources
Formal Resources
Technology and the Late-Adult Population
Risk Factors and Protective Factors in Late Adulthood
Implications for Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Active Learning
Chapter 10 Very Late Adulthood
Three Case Studies About Very Late Adulthood
Case Study 10.1: Significant Losses of Dosha Redhunt
Case Study 10.2: Tony Kraft Is Scammed
Case Study 10.3: Rita Lopez-Murphy Moves to Community Living
Very Late Adulthood: Charting New Territory
Very Late Adulthood in Historical and Cultural Perspective
What We Can Learn From Centenarians
Functional Capacity in Very Late Adulthood
Relationships in Very Late Adulthood
Relationships With Family and Friends
Intimacy and Sexuality in Very Late Adulthood
Relationships With Organizations and Community
Connecting Through Technology
The Housing Continuum
Spirituality in Very Late Adulthood
The Dying Process
Advance Directives
Care of People Who Are Dying
End-of-Life Signs and Symptoms
Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
Theories and Models of Loss
Culture and Bereavement
Implications for Social Work Practice
The Life Course Completed
Key Terms
Active Learning
Glossary
References
Index

Elizabeth D. Hutchison received her MSW from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and her PhD from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She was on the faculty in the social work department at Elms College from 1980 to 1987 and was chair of the department from 1982 to 1987. She was on the faculty in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1987 to 2009, where she taught courses in human behavior and the social environment, social work and social justice, and child and family policy; she also served as field practicum liaison. She has been a social worker in health, mental health, aging, and child and family welfare settings and engaged in volunteer work with incarcerated women and environmental justice for farm workers in the Coachella Valley of California. She is committed to providing social workers with comprehensive, current, and useful frameworks for thinking about human behavior. Her other research interests focus on child and family welfare. She lives in Reno, Nevada, where she enjoys hiking around Lake Tahoe and being a hands-on grandmother to two humans and one dog. She collaborates with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada on local social, racial, economic, and environmental justice issues.

Leanne Wood received her MSW from the University at Albany and PhD from the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She began her career as a social worker in the child welfare systems in Washington, DC, and Virginia. After obtaining her PhD, she worked in the research and evaluation field in Baltimore. In 2003, she joined the Nazareth University Department of Social Work in Rochester, New York, as a full-time faculty member, teaching across the social work curriculum. She also began collaborating with the local homeless services provider network on a variety of initiatives, including a Photovoice project and the local Project Homeless Connect. She has been a yoga instructor and has facilitated workshops for diverse audiences on self-care. Recently, she has taken on the department chair role. She continues to teach and advise social work students and is particularly passionate about teaching the course “Theory and Human Development” to students representing a variety of professions within Nazareth’s College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services. 

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