What Are Goal Attainments?

Goal attainment scaling is used when the therapist and client agree on goals of treatment that are measurable and are then used to monitor progress in achieving those goals. Goal attainment scaling is only used for observable behaviors that are easy to measure and have relevance from the research literature.

What is the meaning of goal attainment?

Goal attainment is the process through which human and other resources are mobilized for the attainment of collective goals and purposes. In a social system, the goal attainment functions are met through political activities and mobilization occurs through the generation and exercise of power.

What is goal attainment scaling in social work?

Goal attainment scaling (GAS) is a technique for demonstrating the extent to which goals have been achieved on a common scale. When used for individual students, GAS is used to evaluate the student's functional change after the intervention or for monitoring students' counseling progress.