Title

Evolutionary Theory and Neuroscience: An Explanatory Theory for Social Work

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2014

Publication Source

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Abstract

Evolutionary theory and neuroscience are recommended as a foundational theory for social work. Advantages of evolutionary theory include explanatory power, suggestion of interventions to beginning social work practitioners, and accommodation of more specific theories of human behavior. The explanatory power of neuroscience is also discussed, along with its evidence base and compatibility with the strengths perspective and destigmatization work of the profession. Connections between evolutionary theory, neuroscience, and social work values are also discussed.

Inclusive pages

966-972

ISBN/ISSN

1091-1359

Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Volume

24

Issue

8

Peer Reviewed

yes

Keywords

ocial work theory, evolutionary theory, neuroscience, social work values

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