Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Author: Xu Su
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: To further promote the professionalization, occupationalization, and standardization of social work in China, and to construct a social work theory and methodology system with Chinese characteristics, we organized and published this series of "Social Work Series" with the support of Social Sciences Academic Press. The authors are a group of young and middle-aged scholars who are broad-minded, perceptive, and have a strong awareness of the forefront of their disciplines. They introduce the latest research findings in social work both domestically and internationally, while also presenting many unique insights of their own, often bringing a fresh perspective. As the times progress and society develops, social work will become a rapidly growing emerging discipline in the 21st century, making significant contributions to the construction of China's socialist market economy system, social stability, and prosperity. We hope this series can serve as a reference for professional teaching and research in social work in China, and become a favorite reading for leaders of the government and relevant departments.
The study of the relationship between human behavior and the social environment is one of the important foundations of the social work field. To effectively pursue their work, social workers must conduct scientific research on the behavioral changes resulting from changes in the social environment. This book consists of ten chapters: Chapter 1 introduces the basic concepts, fundamental relationships, and basic research methods of human behavior and the social environment; Chapter 2 introduces the basic theories of human behavior; Chapters 3 to 10, following the important stages of human life development, respectively introduce the relationship between the fetus, infants and young children, preschool children, school-age children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly with the social environment. This book can be used as a textbook for social work majors in universities and also as a reference for professionals engaged in social work management and practice.