At the Edge of Chaos

Hudson, Christopher G.

doi:10.1080/10437797.2000.10779003

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“…The use of complexity and chaos theories will allow, on one hand, to analyse contemporary families and the situations they face in a different light, and, on the other hand, to rethink social work practice in general. More specifically, complexity and chaos theories will change the way professionals work with families (Hudson, 2000) or other complex systems and this will require, among other things, flexible problem framing and decision-making, continuous and more frequent reassessment of complex situations, interprofessional collaboration and integrated service delivery to address the needs of such systems (Lanteigne & Iancu, 2020;Marsh et al, 2006;Stans et al, 2013).…”

Section: How Social Work Literature Addresses Complexity and Chaos?mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…fractals). (Chettiparamb, 2014;Green & McDermott, 2010;Halmi, 2003;Hudson, 2000;Lush, 2011) Complex interaction among elements -Non-linear causality: disproportionate relation between cause and effect (sensitivity to initial conditions), effects are sometimes difficult to predict or to identify, especially beyond short periods of time. (Bussolari & Goodell, 2009;Healy, 2005;Hudson, 2000) Complex and nonlinear dynamics: aspects of change Nature (type) -Changes are often rapid, sudden and unpredictable.…”

Section: Complex Structure and Non-linear Causalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Explanations based on complexity and chaos theories can also expand the problem space, enabling the social worker to find more solutions. Hence, social work practice may benefit from a theoretical framework, which requires a rethinking of the social workers' epistemological perspective on intervention, enabling them to better understand complex situations or complex systems as a means of transforming practice (Hudson, 2000;Walsh et al, 2019). Furthermore, Green and McDermott (2010) emphasize that, ethically, it is necessary to consider complexity and uncertainty when addressing current social problems.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Advances in social work practice: Understanding uncertainty and unpredictability of complex non-linear situations

Iancu

Lanteigne

2020

Journal of Social Work

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Aim Social workers are often called to intervene in situations that are difficult to solve because of their complexity. The article proposes a theoretical framework grounded in complexity and chaos theories that explores the structure and non-linear causality of complex systems, their complex and non-linear dynamics and different conditions leading to adjustment, adaptation and learning. Findings While examples inspired by practice and research findings with families and various professionals are used to illustrate complex situations, the article rather presents different notions related to this theoretical framework. Applications Some implications for practice and education are explored as a way to encourage discussions with regards to the value of a theoretical framework based on complexity for social work professionals.

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Section: How Social Work Literature Addresses Complexity and Chaos?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Complex Structure and Non-linear Causalitymentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Advances in social work practice: Understanding uncertainty and unpredictability of complex non-linear situations

Iancu

Lanteigne

2020

Journal of Social Work

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“…Kaos kuramında da olgular pek çok değişkenden etkilenmekte ve olayların kaotik olduğu yaklaşımı öne sürülmektedir. Sağlık hizmetlerinin pek çok adımı klasik bilim algısının "determinizm" olarak ifade edilen "doğrusal nedensellik" kuralı ile örtüşmemektedir (Hudson, 2000). Bu nedenle, söz konusu insan sağlığı olduğunda; sağlığın korunmasında, hastalıkların önlenmesinde, hastalıkların tedavi edilmesinde yapılacak en küçük eylemin olumlu veya olumsuz etkileri olabilir.…”

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The Importance of Chaos Theory in Terms of Manager Nurses

Kuşçu¹,

Şimşek²,

Alan³

2020

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Değişen ve gelişmekte olan dünya düzeninde mesleklerin daha uygulanabilir ve soyut düşünme yetisinin mesleki gelişime katkısının önemli olduğu belirtilmektedir. Bu derleme, literatürdeki eksikliği göz önünde bulundurularak, kaos kuramının hemşirelikte bilinmesi ve konuya ilişkin çalışmaların desteklenmesi amacıyla oluşturulmuştur. İnceleme ve araştırma alanı özelleştirilerek, yönetici hemşirelerin bakış açılarına profesyonel bir tutum kazandırmak için oluşturulan bu çalışmada, yönetimdeki klasik kuramların aksine yeni paradigmalar ile şekillenerek oluşan ve değişimlere uyum sağlamada büyük etki yaratma potansiyeline sahip kaos kuramı incelenmiştir. Hemşirelik, insan ilişkileri ve sağlık bilimlerini kapsayan, pek çok alandan beslenen bir meslek olmaktadır. Çalışma alanı, kullanılan teknoloji ve hastalıklar açısından hemşire yöneticilerin uygulama alanlarında kaos kuramından yararlanabileceği belirtilebilir.

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“…Complexity theory argues that there exists a special type of system called "complex adaptive systems" (Hudson 2000;Homer-Dixon 2001;Eidelson 1997). Key characteristics of these complex adaptive systems can be extracted from complexity science literature.…”

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Security as an Emergent Property of a Complex Adaptive System

Lekunze

2019

Stability: International Journal of Security and Development

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Security in Africa continues to be problematic to both scholars and practitioners. Its study often takes an itemised approach where actors are studied in detail and security outcomes are linked to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of actors. Perceived and actual security threats are correlated to conflict or presented as causal factors of conflict. In other words, security provision is explained through an itemised and reductionist analysis of security actors. In the past few decades, it is increasingly evident that non-linearity is pervasive in all forms of social organisation. This article rejects the Newtonian paradigm. It is argued that security is often a product of a system, which can be a complex adaptive system (CAS). It contends that a resilient security system guarantees a minimum level of security. To support this argument, empirical evidence from Cameroon is used to prove that Cameroon's security system is a CAS. The conceptualisation of Cameroon's security system as a CAS enables the application of both complexity science and resilience perspectives to security analysis. These perspectives allow the argument that Cameroon's security system is resilient. The characterisation of Cameroon as fragile, failing or failed is rejected.

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At the Edge of Chaos

Cited by 82 publications

References 58 publications

Advances in social work practice: Understanding uncertainty and unpredictability of complex non-linear situations

Advances in social work practice: Understanding uncertainty and unpredictability of complex non-linear situations

The Importance of Chaos Theory in Terms of Manager Nurses

Security as an Emergent Property of a Complex Adaptive System

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