Deliverable 4 - Social Media and its Impact on Norms Assignment Content Competency - Assess the development of societal standards in relation to social media and how this can alter social norms in everyday life. Instructions The prevalence of social media has had a huge impact on society in the area of how we tend to relate to each other and on what is considered to be normal in general. Taking a look at the ways in which social media changes attitudes and "norms" makes for an interesting study, and one that is applicable to understanding how society is slowly changing over time. For this assignment, you will first conduct your own research on the effects of social media on societal norms (Part 1), then you will examine what has been found through previous research conducted by others (Part 2). Part 1: Compare and contrast the attitudes of two cohorts of people; one that consists of five people that rarely use social media and one cohort of five people that uses social media 2 or more hours a day. Create a list of five people that you know that use social media at least 2 or more hours per day. This group of people will make up your first cohort. Then create a list of five people that you know that either do not use social media or use it very rarely. Take into account age when creating the cohorts, and try to keep the ages as similar as possible between the cohorts. Keeping a certain level of consistency in the two cohorts will help to negate the potential effects of generational differences. Provide a brief description of each of the ten people you are going to interview divided into their respective cohorts. In other words, list the five people in the social media at least 2 or more hours a day, and provide a brief description of each along with why you chose them. Then provide a list of the five people that rarely or never use social media, and provide a brief description of each along with why you chose them. Interview the participants to learn the similarities and differences between the two cohorts as it relates to attitudes, lifestyles, and relationships. Write a two-page paper comparing and contrasting what you learned about the two cohorts. Be sure to relate your findings to cultivation theory and socialization theory in the paper. Part 2: Now you will compare your research with research findings through previous research conducted by others. Look up at least 3 articles in the Rasmussen Library that relate to the topic of social media and its impact on society. You are not limited to articles that are strictly written on the specific topic of social media and norms. Articles that are covering social media and society are available from a wide number of angles. After studying these articles, write a two-page paper on what you learned on the topic of social media and its potential impact on societal attitudes, customs, and norms.

When a client is dealing with several problems at one time, it can be difficult to determine which type of treatment group would be most beneficial. Some types of treatment groups may overlap in addressing certain problems or issues. The literature is helpful in assisting the clinical social worker in determining the type, purpose, and goals of the treatment group.For this Assignment, review the “Petrakis Family” case history and video session.In a 3- to 4-page paper, describe a treatment group that would help Helen Petrakis in one of the following areas: (a) caregiving, (b) sandwich generation, (c) serving as a family member of an individual with addiction.Review and briefly summarize the literature about the social issue that is the focus of your group (caregiving, sandwich generation, or addictions).Write a plan that includes the following elements: Type of treatment groupPurpose of the groupMembershipMethod to recruitCompositionSizeOpen/closedMonitoring

Medical social workers play an integral role as  support for patients and their families at the end of a patient’s life.  Most physicians are not equipped to handle the emotional aspects at the  end of life. Therefore, more often than not, medical social workers are  the principal health care professional involved in educating, mediating,  and coordinating end of life plans. In this capacity, medical social  workers are charged with informing patients and their families about  end-of-life decisions and providing counseling around these issues.  Medical social workers must understand the terminology, technology, and  legal issues that can dictate end-of-life care. Consider the following cases: End-of-Life Care: Case 1 Roger is a 43-year-old African American male  diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and renal failure. He was recently admitted to  the intensive care unit and put on a ventilator due to medical  deterioration. The doctors inform his wife that there is no chance that  his condition will improve and explain that he is being kept alive by  the machines. Roger’s wife is distraught but knows that Roger did not  want to be kept alive by a machine. The medical social worker goes to  Roger’s chart and finds his medical power of attorney. Roger’s wife is  listed as his agent; however, the document was not signed by two  witnesses as required. End-of-Life Care: Case 2 Margaret is a 72-year-old female with severe  cardiovascular disease. She is admitted to the hospital after a stroke.  There is no indication that she will recover and, if so, to what level  of functioning. The doctors have informed her family that she is  experiencing cardiac issues that might lead to heart failure. Should  this happen, the doctors will have to take efforts to resuscitate her.  The medical social worker and the doctor meet with the family to discuss  a do not resuscitate order. The family is completely overwhelmed. They  do not fully understand what the doctor is saying and they are in  disagreement about what to do. To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s resources including the case studies. Select one of the cases. Think about the end-of-life issues including living wills or medical power of attorney. By Day 3 Post an explanation of how you  as a medical social worker would handle the case you selected. Explain  the services you might offer to the family within the applicable laws  and your scope of practice. Explain the methods and practices you might  employ to educate this family regarding the legal issues surrounding the  case. Then, explain the purpose, benefits, and legal ramifications of  living wills, medical power of attorney, and advance directives.  Finally, explain the advocacy role you might play on behalf of the  patient and patient’s family in this case.