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ERIC Number: EJ987995
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" in Graduate Social Work Education: Then and Now
Newman, Bernie S.; Dannenfelser, Paul L.; Clemmons, Valarie
Journal of Social Work Education, v43 n2 p297-308 Spr-Sum 2007
Social workers recognize the necessity of using the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" ("DSM"; American Psychiatric Association) but question its compatibility with social work education. The data in this study were compared with the data from P. R. Raffoul and K. A. Holmes (1986) regarding the extent to which the "DSM" was included in graduate social work programs. The authors' findings show that since 1986, schools have increased "DSM" content. Although educators continue to express concern about conflicts with the "DSM", they also appreciate its usefulness in diagnosis and treatment planning. It is recommended that "DSM" be taught in human behavior courses and that social workers have a stronger voice in the process of "DSM" revision. (Contains 2 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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