A Process Evaluation of the Cultural Compatibility of Psychoeducational Family Group Treatment with Ethnic Asian Clients

Effective ethnic-sensitive social work practice requires an understanding of the cultural compatibility between an intervention model and the client group. This study evaluated the cultural fit of psychoeducational family group treatment with ethnic Chinese and Malay families in Singapore. Process e...

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Published in:Social work with groups (New York. 1978) 1997-04, Vol.19 (3-4), p.41-55
Main Authors: Bentelspacher, Carl E., DeSilva, Evelyn, Chuang Goh, Terrence Leng, LaRowe, Karl D.
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Language:English
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Summary:Effective ethnic-sensitive social work practice requires an understanding of the cultural compatibility between an intervention model and the client group. This study evaluated the cultural fit of psychoeducational family group treatment with ethnic Chinese and Malay families in Singapore. Process evaluation of five treatment groups determined that incompatibilities in beliefs, world views, and treatment expectations between the model and the clients resulted in difficulties in client role behavior. Cognitive-behavioral interventions were partially successful in facilitating members' participation in group activities and goal achievement.
ISSN:0160-9513
1540-9481
DOI:10.1300/J009v19n03_04