LEVEL PEKERJAAN SOSIAL: Mikro, Mezo, dan Makro

Summary

In this video, the speaker explains the three levels of social work intervention: micro, meso, and macro. At the micro level, social workers focus on individual issues like addiction, using various theories for intervention. The meso level addresses family and group dynamics, intervening at a community level. The macro level tackles broader social problems, focusing on community development and policy-making, where social workers influence government policies to improve societal welfare. The speaker encourages students to pursue social work at the macro level to make a significant impact on a larger scale.

Takeaways

• 😀 Social work addresses problems at various levels: individual (micro), group/family (meso), and society/government (macro).
• 😀 Social issues often start at the individual level but are deeply interconnected with family, group, and societal factors.
• 😀 The micro level of social work focuses on individual issues, with interventions targeting personal problems like addiction or behavioral issues.
• 😀 Theories such as 'learning by doing' and 'psychodynamic theory' are commonly used in micro-level social work to assist individuals.
• 😀 The meso level focuses on family and group interventions, addressing shared problems and dynamics within these units.
• 😀 Social work at the meso level seeks to resolve issues that affect both individuals and their families or social groups.
• 😀 At the macro level, social work addresses broader societal problems, focusing on issues such as poverty, community challenges, or systemic injustices.
• 😀 Macro-level interventions can involve community development, organization, and empowerment, especially in response to natural disasters or societal shifts.
• 😀 Social workers at the macro level may also work with government policies, advocating for laws and programs that improve social conditions for the wider population.
• 😀 Government-level social work interventions can include creating and implementing social welfare programs, such as financial support for families in need, to ensure children can access education.
• 😀 Social work across all levels requires a holistic understanding of how personal, familial, and societal factors intersect and affect individuals' lives.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the transcript?

The main topic of the transcript is the different levels of social work intervention, specifically focusing on micro, meso, and macro levels.

What is the micro level in social work intervention?

The micro level in social work focuses on addressing individual social issues, such as helping a person with addiction or personal behavioral problems.

What theories are mentioned as relevant for micro-level social work intervention?

Theories such as 'learning by doing' and 'psychodynamic theory' are mentioned as being useful for social work interventions at the micro level.

How are individual problems connected to family or group issues at the micro level?

While micro-level interventions address individual problems, these issues are often interconnected with family or group dynamics. For example, a person struggling with addiction may have family or social environment factors contributing to their behavior.

What does the meso level of social work focus on?

The meso level focuses on intervening at the family or group level, addressing issues such as family conflict or group dynamics that contribute to social problems.

How does the meso level differ from the micro level?

While the micro level focuses on individuals, the meso level looks at the family or group as a unit. The intervention addresses collective issues that affect the individual within those contexts.

What is the macro level of social work intervention?

The macro level of social work deals with broader societal issues, including community and policy-level interventions aimed at addressing social problems on a large scale.

How does the macro level address societal issues differently from the micro and meso levels?

At the macro level, the focus is on the community or society as a whole, rather than individuals or families. Interventions often involve community development or advocating for government policies that impact large populations.

What are the two areas within the macro level mentioned in the transcript?

The two areas within the macro level are community-level interventions and policy-level interventions. Community-level interventions involve improving social conditions in specific communities, while policy-level interventions focus on advocating for changes in laws or regulations.

Can you provide an example of a macro-level intervention in response to a natural disaster?

An example of a macro-level intervention in response to a natural disaster is community development in areas affected by events like the eruption of Mount Semeru, where the focus is on rebuilding the community, providing resources, and restoring normalcy.