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49 J. Soc. & Soc. Welfare 114 (2022)
Perceptions of Goal Attainment Scaling among Future Behavioral and Mental Health Providers: A Qualitative Analysis

handle is hein.journals/jrlsasw49 and id is 293 raw text is: Research Note: Perceptions of Goal Attainment Scaling among Future Behavioral and Mental Health Providers: A Qualitative Analysis Hannah Kenny Western Michigan University Joshua N. Carver Western Michigan University Jennifer E. Harrison Western Michigan University Ann M. Chapleau Western Michigan University Bridget E. Weller Western Michigan University Goal Attainment Scaling is a method for measuring an individual's progress toward a given goal. It was used as part of an interprofessional workforce development program that trained social work and occupation- al therapy graduate students and peer support workers on meeting the mental and behavioral health needs of underserved communities. The pur- pose of this research note is to describe participants' experience with Goal Attainment Scaling using data gathered from eight focus groups. Qualita- tive data were coded, and thematic content analysis was used. Four themes emerged that described participants' experience with Goal Attainment Scaling: accountability, motivation, insight into developing own goals, and insight into developing client goals. Findings suggest that Goal At- tainment Scaling may be a resource to support individuals in obtaining Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare e June, 2022 - Volume XLIX e Number 2 114

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