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Intimate Partner Violence and Formal Help-Seeking in Spain: Comparing Experiences of Spanish and Immigrant Women Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Andrea Cuesta-García, Violeta Fernández-Lansac, María Crespo
In Spain, 17.23% of the population is immigrant. In Madrid area, it rises to 20.96%, being Latin American and Romanian origin the most prevalent. Data indicate that intimate partner violence (IPV) ...
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Farewell Letter for Journal: Sophia Dziegielewski Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Sophia F. Dziegielewski
Published in Journal of Social Service Research (Vol. 50, No. 2, 2024)
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The Impact of Sharing Recovery Stories in Public: Stigma, Trauma Response, and the Need for Multiple Pathways Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Marguerite Corvini, Casey Golomski, John Burns
There is increasing pressure on members of the substance use recovery community to share stories of their recovery process with health care professionals and the public to educate and destigmatize....
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Israeli Adults’ Non-take-up of Social Benefits: A Study Using the Socio-ecological Model Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Perla Werner, Aviad Tur-Sinai
Even though welfare states aim to address citizens’ social care needs, disparities in benefit distribution persist, leading to “non-take-up.” Non-take-up is the phenomenon in which people who may b...
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Examining Treatment Attendance Dynamics: Role of Immigrant Status and Neighborhood Factors Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Kenan Sualp
In the United States, where one in every seven residents identifies as an immigrant, this study explores the impact of both individual and neighborhood-level factors on treatment attendance, with a...
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Socio-Cultural Influence on the Knowledge of Infant Nutrition among Mothers in a Local Council South-East, Nigeria: Implications for Social Work Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Chikasie Ikpeama, Favour Uroko, Christopher Ngwu
Infant nutrition is crucial for public health since it aids in the prevention of chronic diseases later in life. The study focused on socio-cultural factors influencing the knowledge of infant nutr...
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Language as a Linguistic Barrier in Black Immigrants Accessing Domestic Violence Services Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Benedicta Ofosuhemaa Asante, Grace Aboagyewaa Asante
This research paper investigates the impact of language barriers on help-seeking behaviors among Black immigrants, with a focus on their experiences in various domains, including accessing and util...
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The Association of COVID-19 Fear, Age, Economic Anxiety with Life Satisfaction in Syrian Refugees: The Moderated Mediation Model Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Koray Kopuz, Eymen Ekmen, Mehmet Duruel, Orhan Koçak
Life satisfaction is about evaluating life quality. COVID-19 fear affecting individuals’ well-being might cause negativities. COVID-19 fear and life satisfaction were examined with many variables, ...
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Exploring the Psychosocial Impacts on COVID-19 Survivors: A Qualitative Study of Life after COVID-19 Diagnosis and Quarantine in South Korea Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Min Ah Kim, Jaehee Yi, Jimin Sung, Gaben Sanchez
COVID-19 infection and subsequent quarantine experiences during the pandemic may have profoundly affected many aspects of life among COVID-19 survivors. However, limited research has explored the c...
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Social Workers Being Social Workers: Adapting to the Changing Work Style During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Derrick Kranke, Sharon Milligan, Claudia Der-Martirosian, Emily Solorzano, Aram Dobalian
Connecting emotionally with peers is a priority among social workers. Peer support helps social workers manage the emotional overload from the nature of the work, while reducing feelings of burnout...
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Are Racial Groups Associated with Recurrence of Adult Protective Services? Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Chennan Liu, Emily Bruce, Sofía Gómez, Valerie Smith, Martha G. Jaquez, Claudia Martell
Little is known about the recurrence differences among diverse race/ethnic groups in the Adult Protective Services (APS). This mixed methods triangulation design study used data from both administr...
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How Job Satisfaction Is Associated with Psychological Well-Being among Social Workers in Turkey: The Mediating Role of Meaning in Life Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Oktay Tatlıcıoğlu, Adem Kılıç, Hıdır Apak, Orhan Koçak
The job satisfaction of social workers working with disadvantaged groups plays a crucial role in providing quality service. Social workers derive their psychological wellbeing by finding meaning in...
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Studying Proactive Coping Behaviors of Chinese Social Workers: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Kitty Yuen Han Mo, Jian Hu, On Fat Chan
This study aimed to explore the relationship between the proactive coping behaviors of Chinese social workers, the perceived importance of organizational job resources, and work engagement within t...
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COVID-19 Risks and Vulnerabilities of Street-Connected Children: A Qualitative Study in Bangladesh Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Shidratul Moontaha Suha, Md. Fakhrul Alam, Salman Shah, Sananda Sarkar, Meherin Ahmed Roza
The outbreak of COVID-19 exacerbated the plight of street-connected children. This qualitative study was conducted to elucidate child welfare service providers’ (CWSPs) experiences regarding the ma...
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Migration Experiences of Ugandan Workers in Konya-Türkiye Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Musa Balonde, Sinan Akçay
This study aims to explore the migration experiences of Ugandan workers in Konya-Türkiye. Data for this qualitative study was collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 Ugandan workers wh...
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The Korean “Human Rights Lens in Social Work” Scale Equips Social Workers to Promote Human Rights in Social Service Settings Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Minhong Lee, Jane McPherson
This study presents the validation of Korean version of the Human Rights Lens in Social Work (K-HRLSW) scale, a measure that can be used to foster the promotion of human rights in Korean social ser...
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Quality of Life among Low-Income Older Residents in Subsidized Senior Housing: Rural vs. Suburban Comparisons Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 BoRin Kim, Chung Hyeon Jeong, Sojung Park, Casey Golomski, Marguerite Corvini, John Wilcox, Allysha Winburn, Emily Blood
Older adults living in subsidized senior housing tend to be at risk for poor psychological well-being related to their advanced age and low income. This study aims to explore multilevel factors aff...
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“They Are Perfect Victims”—A Qualitative Study Examining Elder Care Professionals’ Perceptions of Elder Maltreatment Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Michelle Eliasson, Dana DeHart
Many older vulnerable adults live in care facilities or are in frequent contact with healthcare professionals, which in this article means professionals specializing in elder care such as nurses, s...
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Femicide in Turkey: A Document Analysis of News from 2011 to 2019 Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Gamze Erükçü Akbaş, Kasım Karataş
This study undertakes an exhaustive investigation encompassing 1,777 instances of femicide in Turkey from 2011 to 2019. These cases entail the tragic loss of women’s lives due to acts of violence p...
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People’s Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: The Prospect for Social Work Practice in the Post-Pandemic and Future Pandemics Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Nneka Nwafor, Chinyere Onalu, Paulinus Okah
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have resuscitated different mindsets in people. While much attention has been focused on the effect on health and the economic system, the study d...
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An Exploration of the Social Support of Women in Sex Work in Cúcuta, Colombia Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Megan Fabbri, Magali Alba Niño, Sharvari Karandikar, Yesenia Alvarez Padilla, Valentina Coronel, Maria Alejandra Pineda, Yaina Díaz
Social support for women in sex work is essential for their overall health and well-being. In the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, both domestic Colombian and migrant Venezuelan women utilize the sex indu...
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Work-Life Balance of Working Mothers in the Healthcare Industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-31 Athoug Alotaibi, Theeb Aldossry
This article investigated the work-life balance of working mothers in the healthcare industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It aimed at identifying the factors contributing to family-work conflict (FWC)...
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Housing Support Services and the Strengths-Based Approach: Service-User and Staff Perspectives Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Antigonos Sochos, Sue Smith
This study aimed to identify main themes in the accounts of individuals encountering homelessness and staff who supported them, in a low-income South-East England town. It explored whether such the...
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A Social Work Study to Improve the Parent-Child Relationship: Focusing on a Two-Child Family in Nan Jing Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Di Qi, Han Jiang
The parent-child relationship has a significant impact on children’s mental health and social adaptation. After the universal two-child policy was released in 2015, the number of second children ha...
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Health and Health Needs of the Elderly in Camps for Internally Displaced People in Nigeria: Implication for Social Work Practice Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Chika Orji, Uthman Shehu Lawal, Zainab Zubairu, Edward Dauda Ibrahim Anzaku, André Pelser, Perpetua Lum Tanyi
This article examines the accessibility of healthcare services by the elderly within a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in Bakassi, Cross River State in Nigeria. Access to healthcare by t...
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Heterogeneous Effects of a Means-Tested Benefit on Income of Older Adults: Evidence from the Basic (Old-Age) Pension in South Korea Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Taiwon Ha
In response to severe old-age poverty in South Korea, the Basic Pension has been operated since 2008 for 70% of low-income older adults as a means-tested benefit. It has become an important income ...
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The Perceived Challenges of Resettlement among Syrian Refugees in the United States Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Sevsem Cicek-Okay, Sarah Jernigan, Ahmed Sam Beydoun, Riham Mazen Alwan
This qualitative case study examines the resettlement experiences of Syrian refugees through semi-structured interviews with eighteen Syrian refugees living in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Resettlement exp...
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Community Networks with a Family Focus: Success Factors in Implementing a TANF Funded Housing Support Program Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Sophia Fox-Dichter, Vee Yeo, Andrea Hetling
Although the US safety net includes housing supports, finding and securing affordable housing remains a challenge for many low-income families. As a block grant to states, Temporary Assistance for ...
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Services for Homeless Youth during COVID-19: The Case of a Canadian Community Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Jordan Babando, Shirley Chau, John R. Graham, Stephanie Laing, Danika A. Quesnel, Jamie Lloyd-Smith
This exploratory study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a medium-sized community’s frontline workers in the Canadian youth homelessness services sector. This study phenome...
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Conceptualizing Health-Seeking Behavior among Adolescents and Youth with Substance Use Disorder in Urban KwaZulu-Natal Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Sphesihle Hlongwane, Pranitha Maharaj
In a setting where substance use is rife, understanding contextual factors that influence an individual’s perceived eligibility to seek rehabilitation is paramount. The study explores how situation...
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Adaptation of the Spanish-Version of the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short Form (CTQ-SF) as an Informant-Based Instrument Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 José Manuel Tomás, Irene Fernández, José-Javier Navarro-Pérez, Ángela Carbonell
There is a lot of disparity between prevalence rates of child maltreatment from informant studies and from studies using self-report measures. However, there is not an instrument that can be comple...
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Qualitative Study on Knowledge of Non-Pharmacological Interventions as Management Strategies for Hypertension Among Middle-Aged Adults in Rural Areas of Anambra State Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Chinyere Onalu, Uzoma Okoye
Recent World Health Organization records show that hypertension is more common in Africa than in other parts of the world, and remains a major common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, stroke...
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“I Don’t Want my Job to Take over my Life”: Psychological Self-Care Perspectives of Early-Career Social Workers in the Field of Migration in Turkey Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Merve Deniz Pak Güre, Zilan Uğurlu, Murat Çay
The aim of the study was to examine the experiences of early career social workers in the field of migration regarding psychological self-care. Three focus groups were conducted with nine social wo...
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The Psychological Experiences of Patients Isolating at Home during Covid Treatment in Turkey Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Emine Özmete, Melike Pak
The global COVID-19 pandemic affected patients’ mental health and well-being, however subjective psychological experiences of the patients treated at home were not adequately addressed. The aim of ...
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Validating the Korean Version of the Duke Social Support Index Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Yongseok Kim, Gyebun Ahn, Minsook Shin, Seungeun Na, Hyunjung Ko
Considering the increasing number of older people and one-person households of older people in South Korea as well as the importance of social support among older people, there is a need to develop...
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Strengthening Social Support Networks for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Patients in South-East, Nigeria Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Agha Ali Agha, Chinyere Onalu, Chinwe Nnama-Okechukwu, Samuel Ebimgbo
Obstetric fistula is a maternal health injury and disease affecting women in low-income resource countries of Africa including Nigeria. While there has been significant improvement in making treatm...
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intentions of Critical Care Units Patients’ Families regarding Organ Donation Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Shatha Mohsen, Maha Subih, Shaher Hamaideh
Up-to-date, no country in the world has enough donated organs. This study aimed to assess the levels and predictors of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and intentions of critical care unit patients’ ...
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Experiences of Health Professionals regarding Youth Suicide Attempts: A Study on the Context of Gender and Hegemonic Masculinity in Turkey Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Nilgün Küçükkaraca, Yasemin Ertan Koçak
In preventing youth suicides, health professionals’ evaluations and experiences regarding youth suicide attempts are important. This study was aimed at discovering the evaluations and experiences o...
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Methods to Reduce Outstanding Medical Fees at Public Hospital in Malaysia: An Action Research Project Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Christine Lu Shin Yeen, Rohaida Basiruddin, Zainudin Mohd Ali, Darween Rozehan Shah Iskandar Shah
The aim of the study to solve problems related to revenue collection at Public Hospitals in Malaysia. Using the action research approach, two phases were adapted to review the state of metastasizin...
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Exploring Perspectives of Professionals in Community Organizations for Outreach and Services to East Asian American Older Adults and Family Caregivers Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Kathy Lee, Jessica Cassidy, Jaci Mitchell, Angela Hall
The present study explored how social service agencies serve older adults and their family caregivers to examine how to better serve those from East Asian American communities through a qualitative...
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National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria: Exploring Limitations to Utilisation by Adult Enrollees Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Paulinus Okah, Chinyere Onalu, Uzoma Okoye
Despite the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme aimed at ensuring easy access and affordable healthcare services to Nigerians, evidence abounds that most enrollees still find it di...
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Life Satisfaction and Depression among Older Adults during COVID-19: Examining Awareness and Use of Community Mental Health Welfare Centers Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Eunyoung Lee, Jaclyn M. Williams
Korea has significantly lower life satisfaction than other countries, with older adults reporting the lowest levels among all the age groups. Social isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic put older a...
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Experiences of Social Worker Working in the Field of Migration regarding the Problems and Work Motivations: A Qualitative Study in Türkiye Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Erdinç Kalayci, Serdarhan Duru
The aim of this research is to explore the experiences of social workers working in the field of migration, regarding their problems and work motivations, from their own perspectives. The study gro...
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Approaches to Practice in Emergency Contexts: Post-Disaster Outlook on Black Communities in Toronto Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Shamette Hepburn, Mary Goitom
Throughout the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerability of Black and other racialized communities in Canada emerged as a key concern for health and social service providers, policym...
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Perceived Impact of Cancel Culture and the Mental Health Challenges Associated With the Aftermath: A Discourse for Social Workers in Nigeria Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Blessing Ramsey-Soroghaye, Chinyere Onalu, Precious Anyaegbu
Historically, cancel culture has always existed the only variation is in its manifestation. Canceling an individual, group, or organization denotes to boycotting and publicly shaming them in respon...
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Identification of Domestically Sex Trafficked Persons in Social Service Settings in Canada: A Qualitative Study Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Stephanie Elliott, C. Emma Kelly, Danielle Jacobson, Frances Montemurro, Rhonelle Bruder, Robin Mason, Janice Du Mont
Social service providers are critical in supporting domestically sex trafficked persons. However, little is known about how these providers identify sex trafficked persons. This study aimed to expl...
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The Quality of Child Protection Buffers the Need for Emergency Child Removals—An Analysis of the Finnish Child Protection System Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Juulia Hietamäki, Piia Seppälä, Laura Häkkilä, Timo Toikko
This study aims to determine which level of quality of child protection services reduces the demand for emergency child removals at the system level in Finland. A moderation analysis was conducted ...
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Reducing Foster Care Entry Rates for Children in Sacramento County: A Spotlight on Practice Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Michelle Callejas, Melissa Lloyd, Mei Ling Ellis, Audrey Schnell, Peter Pecora, Dana Blackwell, Daniel Webster, Jalu Xiong, Kevin Kiser, Lisa Boulger
Beginning in 2006, Sacramento County implemented multiple child welfare practices and policies to reduce high rates of foster care entries (e.g., early intervention family drug courts, differential...
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Community Violence Intervention in African American Communities: Resilience and Coping among Outreach Workers Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Michelle-Ann Rhoden-Neita, Joseph Strickland, Andie Riffer, Dennise Moreno
African American communities are at risk of negative psychological and physical health problems associated with structural and community violence. Street outreach, a community-based social service ...
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Conducting in-Depth Research on Influencing Mechanisms for Improving Social Media Services Using Cognition Theory Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Wufeng Tang
With the rapid popularization of communication technology, various social media platforms have grown rapidly. Social media plays an important role in promoting the whole social economy and spiritua...
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Victim Service Agency Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Kylie Evans, Anna E. Bender, Emily K. Miller, Megan Holmes, Jennifer King
Abstract Victim service agencies felt widespread impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on their staff, organizational practices, and client populations. This study offers a qualitative exploration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across a broad spectrum of victim service settings, including court-based, mental health, medical, child welfare, interpersonal violence, and advocacy agencies. An electronic
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Public Service providers’ Perspectives on and Responses to the Health and Social Consequences of Gentrification in Atlanta, Georgia Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Sabriya L. Linton, Angie Lisbeth Cruz, Kimberly T. Arnold
Abstract Service providers’ perspectives on, and responses to the health and social impacts of gentrification have been underexplored. This study’s objectives were to assess health and social service providers’ perspectives on the causes and impacts of gentrification and their responses to gentrification’s impacts. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 service providers sampled using
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Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Weak Healthcare System: The Case of Nigeria Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Perpetua Lum Tanyi, Casmir Obinna Odo, André Pelser
Abstract Since the first case of the Coronavirus was discovered in Lagos State, Nigeria, concerns were raised about the impact of a widespread virus outbreak. These concerns have been cultivated by the weak Nigerian healthcare system. Despite the fact that the virus is not widely known in the nation, its effects on health and wellness are a big cause for concern. This study examined the state of Nigeria’s
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Civic Competence as a Social Service Dimension: Context of a Local Community in the Philippines Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Luther F. Castillo
Abstract This study used convergent mixed approaches to contribute to local studies and provide a reflection that civic competence is an essential dimension of social service. Contextualized in a northern Luzon municipality, Philippines, the purposively selected 94 participants responded to the survey questionnaire and one-on-one interviews, anchored on the four domains of civic competence, such as
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Limited Benefits of Technological Advances in Human Service Organizations: Going beyond the Hype Using Sociotechnical Knowledge Management System Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Kyeonghee Jang, Noel G. Landuyt
Abstract This study investigates the issue of underwhelming effectiveness in Information Communication Technology (ICT) by employing a sociotechnical knowledge management system (KMS) framework. The conceptual model highlights the combined contributions of the Technical KMS representing ICT, and the Sociocultural KMS in facilitating the syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic processes of Knowledge Integration
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Child Sexual Abuse in Nigeria: Exploring Vulnerability and Prevention from a Policing Perspective Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 Richard Aborisade, Oladele Adeleke, Niyi Adegoke, Urowoli Ebobo, Folorunsho Ogunmefun, Lydia Chineyemba, Samuel Adedayo
Abstract To date, literature on vulnerabilities of children and prevention of child sexual abuse (CSA) has relied on the contributions of child-care professionals, health practitioners, and other social workers, excluding police officers. The purpose of this study is to draw on the experiences and expert opinions of police officers in exploring the vulnerabilities of children to sexual abuse and prescribing
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The Role of Professionals Working with Youth: Insights and Suggestions from Urban Regeneration Zone in Ankara, Turkey Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Mustafa Çağrı Ayalp, Tarık Tuncay
Abstract Urbanization and population growth in Turkey have worsened housing issues in Ankara’s gecekondu (squatter housing in Turkey) areas, causing more deprivation and crime. Urban regeneration aims to prevent crime, but it should prioritize human needs to prevent damage to the social fabric and psychosocial development of the youth. This phenomenological qualitative research explores the experiences
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Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Social Service Agency State-Wide Survey Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Kimberly A. Hogan, Dominique Roe-Sepowitz
Abstract While research has documented the needs of human trafficking victims, the importance of such needs during the COVID-19 pandemic remains understudied. This study sought to determine the most critical and urgent service needs of social service providers who serve human trafficking victims. Drawing from survey responses collected from 100 service providers from all 15 counties in Arizona, researchers
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Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Kyesuk Moon, Yongseok Kim, Junghee Lee
Abstract A total of 280 medical social workers in medical institutions in South Korea participated to an online survey from December 2021 to March 2022. Translation and adaptation of items of the Korean version of HSWSE followed the suggested process by the World Health Organization. To ensure privacy of study participants, the popular mobile messaging app for smartphones in South Korea was utilized
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Exploring the Relationship between Interpersonal Empathy, Social Empathy, and Racial Attitudes Journal of Social Service Research (IF 1.193) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Amy K. Fisher, Brian A. Droubay, Carissa Bacon
Abstract Diversity initiatives have become pervasive within social service agencies, despite evidence of mixed outcomes for marginalized groups. Social empathy is a construct that may have the potential to improve intergroup outcomes. Social empathy is a framework that emphasizes macro-level perspective-taking as well as contextual understanding of systemic barriers for marginalized groups. In general