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Trends in Distress‐Free Life Expectancy in Japan, 2010–2022 Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Yuka Minagawa
Extensive literature exists on the physical health of the Japanese population whereas relatively little is known about their mental health. Moreover, most studies have assessed physical and mental health separately, and this further confounds the relationship between the two. Using the concept of health expectancy, this study investigated the trends in the relationship between physical and mental health
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The Effects of Caring for Grandchildren on Health and Well‐Being of Grandparents: Evidence From Vietnam Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Duc Dung Le, Long Thanh Giang
To date, studies on the effects of grandparenting on grandparents' health and well‐being do not reach the same conclusion and most of them have been conducted in developed countries. We add to this literature by examining the causal relationship between grandparenting and grandparents' health and well‐being in Vietnam, where the social norm and reciprocal relationships between adult children and their
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Parenthood and gender inequality on labor market outcomes: Evidence from South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Eunha Kim, Baegeui Hong
This study estimates the long‐term effect of parenthood on labor market outcomes and explores the variations within this effect by gender and education. We use the event study method to track changes in a range of labor market outcomes from 3 years before to 8 years after the first birth, with a sample of 556 married women and 528 married men from the Korea Labor and Income Panel Study (KLIPS). We
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Analyzing child health and water, sanitation, hygiene facilities in Punjab, Pakistan: A multilevel and spatial approach Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Muhammad Munawar Hussain, Asim Iqbal, Syed Jaffar Abbas
The health and well‐being of children can be achieved through access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices. The current study investigates the effect of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) on health outcomes using the multiple indicator cluster surveys (MICS) data. The household‐level and district‐level determinants of child health are analyzed using logistic regression models
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A controlled trial of a psychoeducation intervention in reducing depression among parents Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Nur Asyikin Yakub, Norashikin Mahmud, Junaidah Yusof, Farah Adibah Ibrahim, Nurul Izzah Shari, Azlan Abdul Rahim
Generally, this study aims to scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of psychoeducation as an intervention for reducing depressive symptoms among parents around Kuala Lumpur. It also examines the relationship between the socio‐demographic factors and the severity of depression among parents as well as the numerous factors associated with depression among the studied population. This study convoluted
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Behavioral reasoning theory perspectives on voluntary social insurance: The roles of collectivism and long‐term orientation Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Nguyen Ngoc Hien, Vo Tan Liem, Tran Nha Ghi
Voluntary social insurance is part of Vietnam's social security system, aimed at stabilizing the lives of laborers, ensuring their safety and lifelong quality of life. To motivate workers to engage in voluntary social insurance, it is necessary to have a thorough comprehension of the fundamental factors that influence their behavioral intentions. Accordingly, this current study expands the framework
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Using photovoice method to analyze student lives in the COVID‐19 pandemic: A case study Binh Duong province, Viet Nam Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Le Anh Vu
Globally, the COVID‐19 epidemic had significantly influenced people's lives. In Vietnam, during the pandemic, we had implemented various safeguards to protect our lives. This article explores student's experiences in the COVID‐19 epidemic in Binh Duong, Vietnam. Eight students were recruited, and they enrolled in the same social work class. By using photovoice as a participatory method, 13 images were
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Post‐road traffic injury experiences and challenges faced by college students: A qualitative study in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Vigneshwaran Subbiah Akkayasamy, Sigamani Panneer, Reena Merin Cherian, Emmanuel Daniel
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a pressing public health concern in India, leading to a rise in injury‐related deaths, hospitalizations, and disabilities. India accounts for a significant portion of the world's fatal traffic accidents, with two‐wheelers being involved in the majority of these accidents. The impact of non‐fatal injuries on individuals extends beyond the bodily consequences of the injury
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Echoes of loss: Moral injury and complex bereavement among pet owners in the wake of humidifier disinfectant disasters Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Woochan S. Shim, Seongho Kim, Gyeongwoo Jang, Jinhee Pang
In this qualitative study, we examine the experiences of nine South Korean individuals impacted by the humidifier disinfectant scandal, a significant social disaster that resulted in the loss or health deterioration of their pets. Although humidifier disinfectants were marketed since 1994, it was not until 2011 that the South Korean government acknowledged their detrimental effects and proposed a ban
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Impacts of COVID‐19 on social work teaching and learning in Bangladesh Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Md. Ismail Hossain, Iftakhar Ahmad
The COVID‐19 pandemic had a significant impact on both classroom instruction and practical learning within Social Work Departments in Bangladesh. This research took two state universities in Bangladesh as case studies, using a qualitative methodology. Researchers conducted 10 Key Informant Interviews, with professors and field supervisors, 20 in‐depth interviews with Master of Social Sciences (MSS)
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A study exploring the impact of unemployment on the psychological well‐being of youth Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Haroon Rashid Wani, Atiq Ahmed
Unemployment is widely recognized to cause a variety of psychosocial problems that might have a harmful impact on mental health. The study looks into the psychological well‐being of youth and their personal experiences with the unemployment. This article draws on primary sources to provide an in‐depth understanding of the effects unemployment among youth in Anantnag, Kashmir. The primary data include
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Latent profiles of cyber violence among South Korean adolescents: Applicability of routine activity theory Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Bu Kyung Kim, Yoonsun Han, Hyounyoung Kim
There is a growing concern towards the risk of cyber violence among young digital natives. This study tested the applicability of routine activity theory in the cyber domain using a national sample of 2228 South Korean adolescents. Latent profile analysis was used to identify the conditions of the motivated offender, suitable target, and capable guardian within the online context. Low‐risk, detached
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Intimate partner violence in the time of COVID‐19: An investigation into housing density and number of rooms as contributing factors Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Ahyoung Song, Yoewon Yoon
COVID‐19 lockdowns have resulted in significant societal disruptions, intensifying family stress and escalating instances of intimate partner violence (IPV). Lockdowns necessitated prolonged proximity to abusers, magnifying home's significance as a space of victimization. The current study conducted in Korea (n = 813) examined the impact of housing density and room count on COVID‐19‐related IPV. Analyzing
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The representation of indigenous children in policies in Indonesia Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Mira Azzasyofia, Christa Fouche, Liz Beddoe
According to the Indonesian Child Protection Law, Number 35/2014, the group of children that should receive special protection are minorities and isolated children; this includes Indigenous children who mostly live in remote areas. Under this law, Indigenous children gain special protection, including facilities to share their cultural practices, practice their beliefs, and use their language. This
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Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the employment and income of older workers in Vietnam Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Trieu Thi Phuong, Pataporn Sukontamarn
Using nationally representative data from the Labor Force Survey for 2021, this study investigates the factors associated with changes in the employment and income of Vietnamese workers aged ≥50 years due to COVID‐19. Employing multinomial logistic regression analysis, the first model investigates changes in employment (i.e., job loss, temporary absence, increased work hours, change in work mode, and
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Drinking motives and alcohol use among undergraduate college students in Hawaiʻi: A cross‐sectional analysis on the moderating effects of ego‐resiliency and social support Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Seunghye Hong, Soo Mi Jang, Jihyeong Jeong, Constance Emory‐Khenmy
This study estimated the (1) levels of alcohol use, drinking motives, ego‐resiliency, and social support; (2) effect of drinking motives on alcohol use; and (3) moderating effects of ego‐resiliency and social support. An online survey was conducted among undergraduate college students from a university in Hawaiʻi (n = 172). This study estimated moderating effects of ego‐resiliency and social support
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The work effectiveness and its influencing factors of child directors in China Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Qiujie Guan, Shu Zhang, Fang Zhao
Implementing the child director policy is an innovation in China's child protection practice, and the work of child directors aims to provide care and protection services for vulnerable children in communities and villages. According to the person–environment fit theory (i.e., needs–supplies fit), this study evaluated the work effectiveness of child directors and its influencing factors from environmental
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The association of social capital and mental well-being among older residents living in public housing in Macau Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) – A qualitative case study of Seac Pai Van Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Michelle Sok I He, Agnes Iok Fong Lam, Paul Wai Ching Wong
Macau is a rapidly aging city, with 13.8% of the population aged over 65. Social capital has been identified as a crucial protective factor for negative mental health outcomes, yet its relationship with mental health among older adults in Macau remains unclear. This study thematically analyzed the narratives of 19 in-depth face-to-face interviews of Cantonese-speaking elderly aged 60 or above residing
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Interruptions, interventions, and innovations in social services during COVID-19 in Bangladesh Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Krittebas Paul, Tulshi Kumar Das
The COVID-19 pandemic affected almost all sectors including the social services in Bangladesh. The authorities struggled to provide services to the pandemic-affected people who suddenly lost their jobs, falling into a state of poverty. This study aims to investigate interruptions, interventions, and innovations in government social services because of social policy responses during COVID-19 considering
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Process of constructing alternative social work discourses in Asia: A case study of Buddhist social work as social representations Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Masateru Higashida
This preliminary study examined the process of constructing alternative discourses on social work. It focused on the exploration of Buddhist social work by researchers and practitioners in Asian countries, including monks and nuns. The present investigation was grounded in the analytical perspective of the social representation theory posited in the domain of social psychology. Books, reports, and
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Achieving active aging of older people with gratitude, independence, and government support—A biographical narrative approach Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Yong-Lim You, Jeong-Eun Han, Soo-Young Kim
This article aims to explore the perspectives and experiences of elderly individuals in Korea regarding active aging in their daily lives. The research utilizes Schütze's biographical narrative approach and involves six participants, comprising two males and four females aged between 73 and 82. The data collected undergoes analysis using Schütze's six-step biographical narrative analysis method, resulting
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Social work practices in community governance: A systematic literature review Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Guo Wenmei, Mohd Haizzan Yahaya, Isahaque Ali
As a significant social subject force, social work plays a unique role in the new pattern of community governance. Through continuous practice and exploration, it has accumulated particular practical experience and theoretical foundation with considerable application value, which provides good references and references for the study. This study is based on a review of published articles that reflect
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What happened to field practicum in social work education during COVID-19? Evidence from Bangladesh Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Tulshi Kumar Das, Krittebas Paul, Priyanka Bhattacharjee
Field practicum is an integral part of social work education, and students of bachelor's and master's levels need to gain the requisite experience of field practicum to achieve the degrees. Like many practice-based disciplines, social work has been facing enormous challenges in arranging field practicum during COVID-19. This qualitative study aims to understand the experiences of social work faculties
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A longitudinal regional study on the role of fundraising organizations affecting local giving levels in South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Beop-rae Roh, Yun Min Kim
This study aims to examine the regional characteristics that affect the region's level of collective donation behavior. Most studies examining factors affecting donation behavior were conducted at the individual level. However, regional-level comparative studies enable an understanding of environmental factors influencing donation behavior. Especially in this study, the number of nonprofit fundraising
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“Say something in your language”: Lived experiences of Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Sharvari Karandikar, Additti Munshi, Hyunyi Cho
This paper explores anecdotes about and experiences of implicit and explicit acts of racism experienced by 16 Asian Americans living in the United States, who narrate stories about incidents of race-based verbal, physical, or emotional violence. In addition, the participants detail hardships and experiences before COVID-19, at the onset of COVID-19, and most importantly, during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Dynamics of domestic violence in Kashmir: An interplay of multiple factors Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Aadil Bashir, Misbah Rafiq
Domestic violence is a widely prevalent phenomenon in the world. However, some of its features are culture-specific. This study, therefore, attempts to study domestic violence in the context of Kashmir's culture. It draws on data collected through interviews with victims of domestic violence who were identified during a survey in Kashmir. The interview transcripts were analyzed and themes were drawn
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The homeless of urban India under COVID-19 lockdown: Rethinking their rights and the role of public policy Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-14 Sujayita Bhattacharjee
Homelessness comes with a slew of challenges and a never-ending struggle for survival. This study examines the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on the homeless population of urban India. The study reflects on the experiences of the homeless in the major cities of India during the first wave of the pandemic as well as explores the aspect of their rights and the role of government policy in this regard
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COVID-19 pandemic and the determinants of depressive symptoms among senior citizens of India: An empirical investigation Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Koustubh Kanti Ray
The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted multiple threats to individuals' physical, mental, and financial health conditions. The pandemic-related restrictive behaviors pose serious consequences for public health and increase the risk of mental illness among individuals, particularly among older citizens. The combination of their pre-existing illnesses, social isolation, COVID fear, and financial adversity frequently
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Effect of child benefit payments on child outcome expenditures in South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Jinwoo Lee, Michael S. Pollard, Rafiq Dossani
Extensive research has shown the positive impact of conditional child benefits on child outcomes. However, there is limited work on the impact of universal child benefit payments on how families spend on child outcomes. Our study explores this issue. This study examined the relationship between child benefit payments on child outcome expenditures using longitudinal data from the Korean National Survey
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Kazakhstan's implementation of international conventions on the protection of children's rights (juvenile responsibility) Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 Elmira Duissenkyzy, Daulet Baideldinov, Aizhan Zhatkanbayeva, Ualikhan Akhatov, Marat Zhumagulov
The purpose of this article is to analyze international experience and legislation on the protection of children's rights, to assess the state of this issue in the national space of Kazakhstan, to conduct a comparative analysis and the level of implementation of the provisions of international conventions. To achieve the set goals and tasks, to ensure the reliability of the results and conclusions
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Social work for vulnerable and marginalized people during COVID-19 in Japan Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Yoh Murayama, Masami Hasebe, Sachiko Yamazaki, Jun Yamaguchi, Erika Kobayashi
During the Coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19), working conditions became increasingly difficult for social workers, as they had to deal with new challenges and added workloads. This study describes the difficulties faced by social workers of the Self-Reliance Support System in Japan and clarifies the solution for each difficulty while conducting their duties to support vulnerable people during
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Present and prospective health status of older adults in the Philippines: The role of education Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Paolo Miguel Manalang Vicerra
Utilizing current information to project prospective ill health prevalence can help prepare the country to ensure the well-being of older people. The prevalence of ill health in terms of physical, psychological, and cognitive health dimensions was estimated by age, sex, and education attainment level using the 2018 Longitudinal Study on Aging and Health in the Philippines. Subsequently, the said rates
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Social harmony and community wellbeing Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 M. Rezaul Islam
This special issue explores social harmony and community wellbeing with some examples of Asian countries. These are essential tools to fight against many social problems and meet elucidation. While these concepts are not documented well in social work literature, the articles on this special issue will provide thoughtful and valuable guidelines to the readers, academics, policy makers and researchers
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Employment status, material hardship, and mental health among low-income working-age adults in South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 RaeHyuck Lee, Jaeseung Kim, Joyce Shim
The current study examines the associations between employment status and mental health and the mediating role of material hardship among low-income households in South Korea. This study uses regression models with a rich set of control variables and lagged dependent variable models with a nationally representative sample of 1113 low-income working-age household heads from the Korean Welfare Panel
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Economic and social inclusion of person with disability and transgender through skills development program of BRAC: A qualitative study Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Tanvir Shatil, Md Kamruzzaman, M. Rezaul Islam
This article is based on the Skills Training for Advancing Resources (STAR) project for the youth initiative of the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) in Bangladesh. The objective was to explore the consequences of social and economic inclusion of this project for the persons with disability (PWDs) and transgender (TG) youth people. The research focused on how inclusive programmatic interventions
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Bringing Indonesia into the global welfare regime debate: A literature review and future research agenda Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Tauchid Komara Yuda, Stefan Kühner
Studies on welfare state regimes have been dominated by consideration of rich OECD/European and increasingly East Asian countries/territories, leaving South Asian cases such as Indonesia underexplored. The few existing studies that have explicitly tried to conceptualize the Indonesian welfare regime have resulted in little consensus. To address the resulting lack of clarity, this article reviews scholarly
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Child well-being in the context of family harmony: Parental marital relationship as mediator and parent–child attachment style as moderator Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-29 Norzarina Mohd-Zaharim, Intan H. M. Hashim
Extant research in Western countries have indicated that children's well-being may be influenced by children's own resilience, parent–child attachment, and parental marital relationship. Yet, there is very little research in Malaysia on how these factors may influence well-being among children in middle childhood. The aim of this study, therefore, was to explore the relationships among children's self-efficacy—a
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International students' experiences of living temporarily abroad: Sense of belonging toward community well-being Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-20 Nur Hafeeza Ahmad Pazil, Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim, Julia Abyana Aziya, Nur Farah Wani Mohd Nasir
This article unveils the voices of the international students of the Universiti Sains Malaysia by exploring their belongingness and community well-being in Malaysia. This study was conducted with 14 international students (seven males and seven females) studying at the Universiti Sains Malaysia for at least a year. A qualitative approach was employed using in-depth case interviews to examine the socio-cultural
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An analysis on basic income: Evidence using data from experimental projects throughout the world Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Sang Kyun Kim, SeoYeon Ahn
Basic income was a hot issue in the recent Korean presidential election. Its pros and cons were used to scramble for the electorate's votes. However, their arguments largely relied on political rhetoric and lacked scientific facts. The problem is that politics without the backing of science is not only prone to a misguided conviction but also going to deal a blow to the future development of basic
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Longitudinal causal relationship between depression and self-esteem in Korean older adults Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-30 Juanjuan Wang, Maanse Hoe
This study aimed to examine the longitudinal causal relationship between depression and self-esteem (SE) in older Koreans and analyze gender differences in this correlation. Participants were 4742 older adults aged ≥65 years in baseline 2018 from the Korea Welfare Panel Study. Depression and SE were measured every year from 2018 to 2021. This study estimated causal relationships using the autoregressive
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Social behavior practices for child protection and well-being among low-income urban households in Bangladesh Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-06 M. Rezaul Islam, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Azlinda Azman, Intan H. M. Hashim, Md. Robiul Islam, Abdur Rahman
The main objective of this study was to explore the status of social behavior practices for child protection and well-being among low-income urban households in Bangladesh. This study used a survey method, and data were collected through a face-to-face structured interview from 378 low-income household heads from 12 wards (Konabari and Kashimpur) of Zone 5 of the Gazipur City Corporation. Results found
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A longitudinal study on the stability and causal relationships between disability acceptance, self-efficacy, and interpersonal ability among Koreans with disability Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-10-05 Eun Hye Kim, Li Na Cui, Choong Rai Nho
The purpose of this study was to explore the longitudinal, reciprocal effects between disability acceptance, self-efficacy, and interpersonal ability and to discuss implications for persons with disability. For this purpose, we used the third (2018–2020) raw data of the second Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled (PSED), implemented by the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disability
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Unpaid care work among women in South Asia: A systematic review Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Saumya Tripathi, Sameena Azhar, Fuhua Zhai
The specific aims of this systematic review are to (1) understand the prevalence and context for women's unpaid care work in South Asia, (2) explore factors that affect the prevalence of unpaid care work, and (3) identify gaps in the extant research on unpaid care work that influence women's lives. Using the Cochrane Handbook and PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews, we searched 18 databases and
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Examining the relationship between religiosity and happiness in Medan, Indonesia: The mediating role of self-control, self-regulation, and life satisfaction Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-26 Abdul Aziz Rusman, Intan H. M. Hashim, Norzarina Mohd Zaharim
Social harmony and community wellbeing can be addressed by promoting life satisfaction and happiness within society. As part of the attempts to understand and promote life satisfaction and happiness within society, this study examined how religiosity can contribute to these two outcome variables. More specifically, this study examined the mediating effect of self-control, self-regulation, and life
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The challenges and coping strategies of single mothers caring for children with special needs: Experiences from Kashmir, India Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Aadil Bashir, Afnan Tariq, Aimon Khan, Isahaque Ali, Azlinda Azman
Families play a significant role in the development of their children. Nearly 16% of children in the industrialized world live in single-parent households, which are mostly comprised of single mothers. Although motherhood is the most beautiful feeling a woman cherishes, this experience can be challenging when the woman has to raise their special-needs child on her own, without the support of her spouse
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Intersections of caste, class, and gender in healthcare sanitation work in India: Social work imperatives for restructuring marginalized women's care work Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-08-09 Tanya S. Monteiro
Housekeeping and sanitary workers are crucial for the functional efficiency and hygiene of healthcare facilities. In India, women from oppressed castes and backward classes are predominantly recruited in these occupations. The work, regarded as “polluting,” is stigmatized, devalued, and lies at the historical and sociocultural intersections of caste, class, and gender. In the context of the COVID-19
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Association of childhood maltreatment with subsequent dating violence: An analysis of revictimization among the Korean population Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-07-09 Yoewon Yoon, Ahyoung Song
Childhood maltreatment is a universal issue impacting developmental outcomes, including the likelihood of experiencing violence in later life. Although previous works have focused on the cycle of abuse, the cycle of revictimization and neglect is less well-understood. In the current study, childhood exposure to maltreatment (physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect) are examined as potential risk
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“Neither it had social work components nor experiential”: Students' perspectives of online fieldwork practice during COVID-19 in India Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-06-30 Dandub Palzor Negi, Abdul Azeez E P
This paper explores social work students' perspectives of online fieldwork practice that emerged due to sudden disruption in field placement as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19 in India. We have recruited and interviewed 32 Master's students from five north-Indian universities to participate in the research. The study's findings highlight ill-equipped agencies lacking social work components in
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Social assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Does faith-based approach matters? Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-06-25 Abul Fazal Md Salahuddin, Md. Ismail Hossain, Isahaque Ali, Azlinda Azman
This paper aimed to examine the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the distribution of social assistance (SA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The paper adopts a qualitative case-study approach to explore the best practices in the distribution of SA by five (5) organizations including FBOs, governmental organizations (GOs), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political groups
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Pro-work reforms to the settlement support system and the economic adjustment of recipients: Evidence from South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-06-13 Sam Han
This study examines the effects of the pro-work reforms to South Korea's North Korean Defectors Settlement Support System (NKDSSS) on the economic adjustment of North Korean Defectors (NKDs) in the country. It analyzes data from the 2010 National Survey of Domestic Violence: NKDs, using a regression discontinuity design. The study finds that the reforms did not affect changes in the economic adjustment
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Relationships between objective and subjective socioeconomic status and physical health among adolescents in South Korea Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-25 Sue-Lynn Kim, Joan P. Yoo
This study seeks to broaden the understanding of socioeconomic health disparities among Korean adolescents. Specifically, we examine the pathways from objective SES and subjective SES to physical health through a psychosocial perspective. To this end, stress and self-efficacy, which have been identified as critical psychosocial factors associated with SES, and physical activity, one of the most representative
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Association of ICT utilization level and life satisfaction of people with disabilities: Focus on differences in disability type Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-16 Sehyun Baek, Sungkyu Lee, Shin Young Lee
Using a nationally representative sample in Korea, this study examined the association of information and communication technology (ICT) utilization level and the life satisfaction of people with disabilities and the variations by disability type. Data were obtained from the second wave of the 2021 Survey on the Digital Divide, administered by the Korean National Information Society Agency (N = 2200
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In search of better life: Construction migrants struggle for livelihood in urban Udupi District of Karnataka, India Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-16 Praveen Naik Bellampalli, Neelam Yadava
Migration is an essential livelihood strategy in rapidly developing, low-income contexts. However, this article seeks to analyze occupation choices and the struggle for livelihood among laborers. This study carried out both secondary and primary data; the primary survey was conducted in the Udupi district of Karnataka. Detailed information was gathered from both individual and household levels. According
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Bioecological determinants of malnutrition in underprivileged children in India Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-05-02 Bita Afsharinia, Anjula Gurtoo
India has made considerable progress towards tackling child malnutrition since the launch of the ICDS scheme in 1975, with currently 1.3 million centres across the country. The latest NFHS-5 data (2018–20), however, shows limited improvement in the percentage of stunted, wasted, and underweight children, at 36%, 19%, and 32%, respectively. Given the persistent state of malnutrition in India, we probe
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An exploration of building up the quality of parent‐child relationship in residential childcare in Macao Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-04-07 On Na Ribeiro Leong,Shu‐Wen Liu
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Poverty, noncommunicable diseases, and perceived health risks among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in urban Thailand Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Wiraporn Pothisiri, Paolo Miguel Manalang Vicerra, Thananon Buathong
The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impacts on vulnerable populations worldwide. This study aimed to examine the association between the health worries of urban older people in Thailand and covariates related to income and non-income poverty, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and metabolic risk factors (MRFs). The study utilized the 2021 Survey on Housing and Support Services for Poor Older Adults
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Interventions and development strategies towards intensive social support among the participants of activity center for older adults in Malaysia Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Faizah Hanim Zainuddin, Mashitah Hamidi, Haris Abd Wahab
Social support is essential for improving the lives of older adults. However, some respondents of other literature reported receiving less adequate financial support from family, a lack of comprehensive policies to protect older adults, and a smaller social network as they age. In order to address this issue, more intense social support is required as older adults are at risk of obtaining insufficient
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“We'll starve to death”: The consequences of COVID-19 over the lives of poor people with disabilities in rural Nepal Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Debashis Sarker, Sanjana Shrestha, Santosh Kumar Baidhya Tamang
There is no doubt that the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 negatively impacted billions of people worldwide, and among them, people with disabilities became most susceptible. However, little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of people with disabilities in Nepal. Using empirical data from semi-structured in-depth interviews with people with disabilities, disability specialist, and community
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Social capital and structural disadvantages: A case of Community-Driven Development program in Afghanistan Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-01-26 Hadi Noori
This paper analyzes and uses the National Solidarity Program (NSP) Afghanistan as a case study to question the idea of social capital building for poverty reduction. Specifically, it explores how development policy has been decoupled from its intended objectives as it hit the existing friction in the ground. The data draws from poor household experience in three different provinces of Afghanistan to
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Disadvantage, discrimination, and despair: Parental experiences of caring for children with disability in Bangladesh Asian Social Work and Policy Review (IF 1.3) Pub Date : 2022-01-21 Muhammed Muazzam Hussain, Mohammad Mojammel Hussain Raihan
This paper explored parental experiences of caring for children with disability (CWD) living in the Sylhet city corporation area of Bangladesh. This study applied a qualitative research approach. The purposive snowball sampling method was employed to recruit study participants. Twenty-one in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions with parents of children with physical, hearing, vision, and