Abstract
Many disciplines are interested in the impact of modernization on various aspects of society. Modernization contributes to greater complexity, rationalization, and individualization in social structures and human interactions. Has modernization also impacted the professional response to social problems? This study explores whether modern evidence-based practice homeless policy aligns with the core principle of selfdetermination identified in the Code of Ethics adopted by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Homeless policy for the San Diego region and surveys completed by 367 homeless persons during the Sharing the San Diego Story (SSDS) project are used to explore whether or not local homeless policy priorities and services align with the self-determined priorities of homeless persons. Survey data regarding the self-determined service preferences for homeless persons in San Diego are compared with homeless policy priorities from the same area. While the comparison yields strong similarities, notable differences were identified.
LLU Discipline
Social Policy and Social Research
Department
Social Work and Social Ecology
School
School of Behavioral Health
First Advisor
Davidian, Richard
Second Advisor
Freeman, Kimberly
Third Advisor
Gardner, Robert
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree Level
Ph.D.
Year Degree Awarded
2012
Date (Title Page)
8-1-2012
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
San Diego; Calif.; National Association of Social Workers; Social Work; Evidence-based Practice; Homeless Persons; Homelessness;
Subject - Local
Modernization; Homeless Policy; Social Policy; Self-determination
Type
Dissertation
Page Count
236 p.
Digital Format
Application/PDF
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Leslie, Patricia Mary, "Modernization of Care: Self-Determination and Homeless Policy in San Diego" (2012). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 85.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/85
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses & Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives