Review

USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON

Volume: 8 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON

Abstract

Ageing is a complex process that affects the physical, mental and social aspects of individuals. In this process, the decline in cognitive functions can negatively affect the social interactions and communication skills of older people. Sensory and cognitive changes make it difficult to communicate effectively with older people. Therefore, health and care professionals need to have the necessary skills to understand and address the needs of older people. Improving the communication and problem-solving skills of institutional staff working with older people is critical to the quality of health services provided. In this context, social group activities contribute to effective communication in patient care by improving participants' self-expression, listening and empathy skills. Various training programmes and socialization group activities improve the communication skills of health professionals and care staff, thereby increasing patient satisfaction. Socialization group work improves individuals' social problem-solving skills and allows participants to solve problems together through group interaction. Social group activities are an important tool for improving the communication and problem-solving skills of institutional staff working with older people. These studies both improve the social skills of individuals and have a positive impact on the quality of health and care services.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Counselling, Wellbeing and Community Services

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 27, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 10, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Kuddaş, N. B. (2025). USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, 8(1), 81-92. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1592357
AMA
1.Kuddaş NB. USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON. TRJASW. 2025;8(1):81-92. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1592357
Chicago
Kuddaş, Necati Buğra. 2025. “USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 (1): 81-92. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1592357.
EndNote
Kuddaş NB (June 1, 2025) USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8 1 81–92.
IEEE
[1]N. B. Kuddaş, “USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON”, TRJASW, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 81–92, June 2025, doi: 10.54467/trjasw.1592357.
ISNAD
Kuddaş, Necati Buğra. “USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work 8/1 (June 1, 2025): 81-92. https://doi.org/10.54467/trjasw.1592357.
JAMA
1.Kuddaş NB. USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON. TRJASW. 2025;8:81–92.
MLA
Kuddaş, Necati Buğra. “USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON”. Turkish Journal of Applied Social Work, vol. 8, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 81-92, doi:10.54467/trjasw.1592357.
Vancouver
1.Necati Buğra Kuddaş. USING SOCIALISING GROUP WORK TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF WORKING WITH THE OLDER PERSON. TRJASW. 2025 Jun. 1;8(1):81-92. doi:10.54467/trjasw.1592357