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Strength-based practice is a social work practice theory that emphasizes people's self-determination and strengths. It is a philosophy and a way of viewing clients (originally psychological patients, but in an extended sense also employees, colleagues or other persons) as resourceful and resilient in the face of adversity. [ 1 ]
Pulakos et al. [1] developed a scale for adaptive performance based on their eight-dimension model. This scale, the Job Adaptability Inventory (JAI), contains 132 questions (15 – 18 questions per dimension). Another similar tool is the I-ADAPT measure (I-ADAPT-M) developed by Ployhart and Bliese, [3] based on their I-ADAPT theory.
Adult Self-Report (ASR) – To be completed by the adult. This assesses the adult's adaptive functioning, strengths, and problems. Adult Behavior Checklist (ABCL) – To be completed by a known individual of the adult, meant to reflect answers provided on the ASR. Brief Problem Monitor for Ages 18-59 (BPM/18-59) Older adult assessments:
In physical rehabilitation and sports training, the SAID principle asserts that the human body adapts specifically to imposed demands. [1] It demonstrates that, given stressors on the human system, there will be a Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID). [2]
SFBT is strengths-based [9] [18] and supports clients' self-determination. [12] Using the client's language, SFBT uses the client's perspective [ 12 ] and fosters cooperation. [ 19 ] The focus on the strengths and resources of clients is a factor in why some social workers choose SFBT.
The interventions within this level are strength-based in that the complexity and intensity of the intervention plans directly reflect the complexity and intensity of the behaviors. [16] Students within the tertiary level continue involvement in primary and secondary intervention programs and receive additional support as well.
In contrast, research has shown that organizations selecting for job positions that requires an employee be adaptable to change might not benefit from selecting an individual high in conscientiousness. [21] Situational strength is also relevant from the trait activation perspective and refers to cues provided regarding desirability of behavior ...
Appreciative inquiry (AI) is a model that seeks to engage stakeholders in self-determined change.According to Gervase Bushe, professor of leadership and organization development at the Beedie School of Business and a researcher on the topic, "AI revolutionized the field of organization development and was a precursor to the rise of positive organization studies and the strengths based movement ...