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Leveraging System Justification Theory for Better Child Therapy Outcomes

Leveraging System Justification Theory for Better Child Therapy Outcomes

Introduction

As a practitioner in speech-language pathology, understanding the socio-economic factors that influence our practice is crucial. The recent study titled Social position and economic system justification in Canada: Implications for advancing health equity and social justice from an exploratory study of factors shaping economic system justification offers insights that can be applied to improve therapy outcomes for children. This blog will explore how the findings from this study can be used to enhance your practice and encourage further research.

Understanding System Justification Theory

System Justification Theory (SJT) posits that people have a psychological need to justify and rationalize the existing social, economic, and political systems. This need is driven by the desire for stability, certainty, and predictability. The study found that system-justifying beliefs are widespread in Canada, with a significant portion of the population supporting the status quo. These beliefs can impact public support for health and social reforms, which are essential for advancing health equity.

Implications for Child Therapy

For speech-language pathologists, understanding the socio-economic context in which children live is essential. The study highlights that marginalized groups often hold system-justifying beliefs due to the high social costs of challenging the status quo. This insight can inform how we approach therapy with children from diverse backgrounds:

Encouraging Further Research

The study opens several avenues for further research that can enhance our understanding and practice in speech-language pathology:

Conclusion

By integrating the findings from this study into our practice, we can better address the socio-economic factors that influence child therapy outcomes. As practitioners, we have the power to advocate for systemic changes that promote health equity and social justice. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Social position and economic system justification in Canada: Implications for advancing health equity and social justice from an exploratory study of factors shaping economic system justification.


Citation: Card, K. G., & Hepburn, K. (2022). Social position and economic system justification in Canada: Implications for advancing health equity and social justice from an exploratory study of factors shaping economic system justification. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.902374
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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