Community mental health ideology scale: social work norms

The present study reports mean scores obtained by two groups of professionals deeply involved in the community mental health movement on the Community Mental Health Ideology Scale. Professional social workers and social work graduate students were not included in the scale makers original criterion...

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Published in:Community mental health journal 1976-01, Vol.12 (2), p.211-214
Main Authors: Penn, N E, Baker, F, Schulberg, H C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Community Mental Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Humans
Social Change
Social Work - standards
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The present study reports mean scores obtained by two groups of professionals deeply involved in the community mental health movement on the Community Mental Health Ideology Scale. Professional social workers and social work graduate students were not included in the scale makers original criterion group. The high mean scores obtained by these groups led the authors to the conclusion that social workers show the potential for a strong role in the "third phase" of mental health care and delivery.
ISSN:0010-3853
1573-2789
DOI:10.1007/BF01411392