Evolutionary Theory and Neuroscience: An Explanatory Theory for Social Work |
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| Authors: | Molly Malany Sayre Robert Walker |
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| Affiliation: | 1. College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA m.m.s@uky.edu;3. Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA |
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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. |
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| Keywords: | Social work theory evolutionary theory neuroscience social work values |
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