Role Change: A Resocialization Perspective

The book is an introduction to role change theory and applies resocialization concepts to problem solving. Based on the premise that most personal problems are actually role problems best corrected by role change, this volume thoroughly explores the nature of role dysfunction. Focus is placed on how social coercion generates unsatisfying roles, how role conservation mechanism prevents easy change, and how role loss mechanisms - similar to those found in mourning - must be set in motion for change to occur. Sociologists, social workers, and psychologists may find this application of sociological insights to clinical practice to be of particular interest.