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Respond to two colleague’s postings with a suggestion, insight, or addition to that particular step of the research process.


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The Research Method:

The family right of passage was the method used to show the value of the four phases that are very important within the African Culture.

1st Phase:  The Genesis Phase is a four-month period during which the ethical principle of restraint is the primary focus.  The participant is required to begin the process of dealing with those forces that led to her substance abuse

2nd Phase:  The Initiation Phase is guided by the ethical principle of respect: respect for self, respect for family, respect for staff members, respect for rules, and respect for community. This phase, like Genesis, also lasts four months, with the continuation of a strict daily schedule, daily-living skills building, individual psychotherapy, communal living, and collective responsibility for cleanliness. Central to this phase are the concepts of womanhood, sisterhood, and motherhood.

3rd Phase:  The third phase, Passage/Transformation, is guided by the ethical principle of responsibility. Much of what began in the Initiation Phase is continued, but with less direct supervision. During this third phase, the women must determine what assistance they need to meet their daily challenges. They must develop appropriate ways of asking for help.

4th Phase:  The Sande Society, is the fourth and final phase of the program. The program relates this phase to the ethical principle of reciprocity.  



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Boone, S. (1986). Radiance from the waters. New Haven: Yale University Press

Poitier, V.L., Niliwaambieni, M., & Rowe, C. L.(1997) A right of passage approach designed to preserve the families of substance-abusing African-American women. Child Welfare, 76(1), 173-195


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Disseminating research findings

In the article “A Rite of Passage Approach Designed to Preserve the Families of Substance-Abusing African American Women” it discuss the importance of understanding cultural background when developing treatment for African American women. “The Rite of Passage” approach address the family dysfunction in the African American culture and as well promote stability and cohesiveness. The overall goal of this approach is to instill and or develop a sense of community within this population.

In order to disseminate research findings I would utilize the poster session. According to “Research methods for social workers” presenters are able to display their findings in an informal setting (Yegidis 2018). Creating a board that will capture the audience’s attention and as well as using terms that will allow the audience to stay on track with the presentation will allow my findings to spread faster. The poster would have information about the target population and the four phases of approach: genesis, initiation, passage/transformation (Yegidis 2018). Also, the board will include the orientation process of “A Rite of Passage Approach”. The process will be broken down in a step by step process.

Reference

Poitier, V. L., Niliwaambieni, M., & Rowe, C. L. (1997). A rite of passage approach designed to preserve the families of substance-abusing African American women. Child Welfare, 76(1), 173-195. Retrieved from https://search-ebcohost-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=24228933&site=ehost-live&scope=site



Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. (pp. 104, 105, 118, 129, 204, 205, 208).




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