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A process model of family formation and development
- Author:
- GARLAND Diana R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 15(3), May 2012, pp.235-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Traditional models of family formation have assumed normative sexual coupling as the foundation of a healthy family life. However, this article proposes an alternative model of family formation established around the processes of taking care of one another, eating together, and sharing life together. It suggests that the interpersonal dynamics that distinguish a family from other close relationships are attachment, belonging, and entitlement. This model of family formation does not presume marriage or any other form of sexual coupling to be a requirement for family formation. A discussion of the potential implications for social work practice is augmented with case examples of such ‘non-traditional’ family experiences.
Team-based research: notes from the field
- Authors:
- GARLAND Diana R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Qualitative Social Work, 5(1), March 2006, pp.93-109.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article reviews the literature on research using teams, including interdisciplinary teams, teams that span universities and are geographically distant, and teams using qualitative and mixed methods. It reports experiences of two multi-year, externally funded, multiple-university research teams that used both qualitative and quantitative methods. It concludes with suggestions for others undertaking teambased research.
The effects of mental illness on families within faith communities
- Authors:
- ROGERS Edward B., STANFORD Matthew, GARLAND Diana R.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 15(3), 2012, pp.301-313.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
It is understood that families are negatively affected when a member has a mental illness. This study investigated the experiences and values of families caring for a mentally ill loved one within the context of a Christian faith community. Almost 6,000 participants in 24 churches representing four Protestant denominations completed a survey describing their family's stresses, strengths, faith practices, and desires for assistance from the congregation. Findings showed mental illness in 27% of families, with those families reporting twice as many stressors on average. Families with mental illness present scored lower on measures of family strength and faith practices. Help with mental illness was a priority for those families affected by it, but ignored by others in the congregation. These findings indicate that mental illness is not only prevalent in church communities, but is accompanied by significant distress that often goes unnoticed. The authors concluded that partnerships between mental health providers and congregations may help to raise awareness in the church community.
Protestant Christian volunteers in community social service programs: what motivates, challenges, and sustains their service
- Authors:
- GARLAND Diana R., MYERS Dennis R., WOLFER Terry A.
- Journal article citation:
- Administration in Social Work, 33(1), January 2009, pp.23-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Findings from research involving 25 Protestant volunteers in a range of community service programmes are presented. Their initial motivation arises from their understanding of, and need to respond to, God and the needs of others. However, as they serve, beneficial relationships with others and additional personal benefits also play a part and help to sustain volunteering. The implications for social service administrators seeking to recruit, train and sustain the involvement of such volunteers are discussed, including the need to understand and connect with their religious world views.
Social work with religious volunteers: activating and sustaining community involvement
- Authors:
- GARLAND Diana R., MYERS Dennis M., WOLFER Terry A.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 53(3), July 2008, pp.255-265.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Social workers in diverse community practice settings recruit and work with volunteers from religious congregations. This article reports findings from two American surveys: 7,405 congregants in 35 Protestant congregations, including 2,570 who were actively volunteering, and a follow-up survey of 946 volunteers. It compares characteristics of congregation volunteers and nonvolunteers. Volunteers tended to be married, older, more highly educated, longer term congregational members, and to score higher on all measures of faith maturity and faith practice than did nonvolunteers. Volunteers perceived their involvement as meaningful, important, and challenging. A large majority of volunteers (80 percent) reported changes in faith, attitudes and values, and behaviour as results of their volunteer work. Findings provide insights into how religious individuals begin and continue to volunteer in service settings and how congregations promote high levels of community service among their members. These findings have implications for effective social work practice with congregation volunteers.