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There will be times when a social worker is presented with a case where they are not familiar with the surrounding psychosocial issues. Because social workers are on a continual journey in learning, it is important to read pertinent literature. This Discussion provides an opportunity to visit the Walden University Library and strengthen your skills in identifying and locating an empirical research article.

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

To Prepare
Select one of these three groups: (1) an immigrant individual from a racial or ethnic minority group; (2) a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT+) individual; or (3) an individual with a disability.
Review the Walden University Library resources listed in the Learning Resources.
Then conduct a library search for an empirical study (i.e., one based on observed phenomena using the scientific method) focused on one of the groups, above, and the unique psychosocial factors or issues a social worker should be aware of when working with that group.

ASSIGNMENT
Post a response to the following:
Post the APA-style reference for the article you found in the library.

Describe four specific psychosocial factors that should be taken into account in order to understand the psychosocial context when working with the group you selected. Be sure to follow these requirements:
Two factors you describe should be psychologically related
Two factors you describe should be socially related

Identify and explain how you would apply a psychosocial intervention that addresses one of the four specific psychosocial factors you described above. Get expert-level assignment help in any subject.

Identify one advantage of using a psychosocial framework in social work practice with the group you chose.