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Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Rural Social Work: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Identify Key Determinants Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Mingun Lee
This study explores the application and extent of utilization of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) among rural social workers, identifying key factors such as attitudes, social pressures, and perceived...
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Depression Literacy and Depressive Symptoms: The Mediating Role of Self-Rated Mental Health Among Korean Americans Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Yeddi Park, Soyeon Cho, Yeon-Shim Lee, Soonhee Roh
Depression literacy (DL) is increasingly recognized as an important predictor of mental health outcomes, but there remains a noticeable lack of scientific inquiry focusing on Korean Americans in th...
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Exploring the Evidence-Based Practice Process with Social Work Practitioners Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Kristel Scoresby, Melody Huslage, Dorothy Wallis
This study investigates social work practitioners’ feasibility, attitudes, and familiarity with the Evidence Based Practice (EBP) process in their work and their ability to access and integrate res...
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Exploring Intervention with South Asian Women in the United States Experiencing Domestic Violence Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Shreya Bhandari
The current study reports intervention from the perspective of abused South Asian women in the United States (U.S.) aligning with the Center for Disease Control (CDC’s) ecological model.In-depth te...
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Realizing an Evidence-Based Framework for the Management and Delivery of Family Support Services Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Beth Archer-Kuhn, Candace Lind, Natalie Beltrano, Lisa Garrisen, Janet Hettler, Sandra Reilly
This paper reports on how service providers and academic researchers partnered to support the journey of a primary prevention organization in western Canada as they reviewed their programming again...
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Living in an Intimate Partner Violence Shelter During a Pandemic: Perspectives from Advocates and Survivors Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Sarah Leat, Kristen E. Ravi, Caterina Obenauf
With state-wide quarantine policies during the COVID-19 pandemic like those implemented in the state of Texas, intimate partner violence (IPV) shelter staff were forced to incorporate new safety me...
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Hurried Child Syndrome in Schools: A Blessing or Curse? Understanding the Causes and Implications on the Well-Being of the Hurried Child in Ebonyi State, Nigeria Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Paulinus Okah, Rachel Okwor
The practice of hurrying children through schools by parents and guardians has become a contemporary social problem in Nigeria. This study is an attempt to underscore the causes and consequences of...
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A Pilot Study of the Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support (AGES) Program: Preventing Discontinuity by Walking Alongside Adoptive and Guardianship Families Who are Struggling Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Kerrie Ocasio, Nancy Rolock, Joan Blakey, Roni Diamant-Wilson, Frances Bass, Jonelle Brom, Allison Budzinski, Ronald Hermes, Danielle Karnopp, Katie Sepnieski, Lixia Zhang, Rowena Fong, Monica Faulkner, Laura Marra
There is a strong preference for evidence-based child welfare services, however, there are few well-researched programs for families that struggle post-permanence. Following adoption or guardianshi...
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Perspectives of African American Social Workers Regarding Clinical Licensure Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Mose Walker, Christina Bruhn
This study was undertaken to illuminate the perspectives of African American MSWs, both licensed and unlicensed, concerning clinical licensure.In 2022, but prior to the time of the Association for ...
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Racial Disparity in Social Work Professional Licensure Exam Pass Rates: Examining Institutional Characteristics and State Licensure Policy as Predictors Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Lauren Ricciardelli, Stephen Vandiver McGarity, Mbita Mbao, Kristen Erbetta, Joseph Herzog, Matthew Knierem
The Association of Social Work Boards (2022a) released a report evidencing test-taker demographics as the strongest predictor of professional licensure exam pass-rates. The purpose of this study wa...
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Experimental Research Designs in Social Work: Theory and Applications Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Danny R. Dixon
Published in Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (Vol. 21, No. 3, 2024)
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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Among People Recovering from Mental Illness: A Tailored Mindfulness-Based Intervention versus Relaxation Training Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Yi Ting Daphne Cheng, Kim Wan Daniel Young, Per Carlbring, Yat Nam Ng, Suet Lin Shirley Hung
This study assessed the potential effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of a tailored mindfulness-based intervention (MBI, REMIND 2.0) for personal recovery among people with mental illness ...
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Use of Oral History Methods in Social Work: A Scoping Review Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Natalie D. Pope, Margie Ruppel
Oral history as a method of understanding the lived experience spans multiple disciplines including education, women and gender studies, history, and disability studies. Oral histories can be a veh...
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Goal-Related Feedback Seeking, Receiving Goal-Related Feedback, and Internal Work Motivation: A Two-Sample Mediation Study Using Human Service Case Managers Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Mark Preston
No known published empirical study in the social work literature has investigated goal-related feedback seeking’s direct or indirect impact on human service case managers. Consequently, this field ...
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Goal-Related Feedback Seeking, Receiving Goal-Related Feedback, and Internal Work Motivation: A Two-Sample Mediation Study Using Human Service Case Managers Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Mark Preston
No known published empirical study in the social work literature has investigated goal-related feedback seeking’s direct or indirect impact on human service case managers. Consequently, this field ...
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Path Analysis of Effects of First-Generation Status on Physical Activity and 4-Year College Degree Completion Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Sean Mullen, Yan Luo, John Adamek, Madhura Phansikar, Michael Mackenzie, Brent Roberts, Christopher R. Larrison
First-generation college students (FGCS) face a myriad of sociocultural, financial, and emotional challenges that impact their educational journey. With less academic capital and lower odds of obta...
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An Exploratory Study of the Situation of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria: Practice Consideration for Social Workers Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Chinyere Onalu, Ngozi Chukwu, Chinwe Ulaebuchukwu Nnama-Okechukwu, Anthony Iwuagwu, Agha Agha, Nkemdilim Anazonwu, Paulinus Okah, Uzoma Odera Okoye
Disability is one of the various challenges that people face around the world. People with disabilities are confronted with a lot of challenges, and they experience depression, social marginalizati...
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A Pilot Study of the Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support (AGES) Program: Preventing Discontinuity by Walking Alongside Adoptive and Guardianship Families Who are Struggling Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Kerrie Ocasio, Nancy Rolock, Joan Blakey, Roni Diamant-Wilson, Frances Bass, Jonelle Brom, Allison Budzinski, Ronald Hermes, Danielle Karnopp, Katie Sepnieski, Lixia Zhang, Rowena Fong, Monica Faulkner, Laura Marra
There is a strong preference for evidence-based child welfare services, however, there are few well-researched programs for families that struggle post-permanence. Following adoption or guardianshi...
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Do Peers, Neighborhood Disorder, Religiosity, Spirituality, and Family Support Influence Polysubstance Use Among Older Youth Transitioning from Foster Care? Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Susan M. Snyder, Lionel Scott
ABSTRACT Purpose Few studies have explored polysubstance use among youths aging out of foster care, despite higher rates of substance misuse for youths exiting foster care than those in the general population. Polysubstance use has been linked to substance use disorders, health problems, cognitive impairment, suicide, and overdose. Method This study investigates understudied risk and protective factors
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A Focused Group Perspective of Risk Factors for Hypertension Among Middle-Aged Adults in Rural Areas of Anambra State, Nigeria Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Chinyere Onalu, Paulinus Okah, Uzoma Odera Okoye
Recent records by the World Health Organization show that hypertension is more prevalent in Africa than in other parts of the world, and remains the foremost common risk factor for cardiovascular-r...
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Contextualizing Resilience in Young People: The Use of Child and Youth Resilience Measure Revised and Interviews in a Mixed Method Approach Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Toa Giroletti, Claire Paterson-Young
This paper seeks to understand the role of an innovative Employability Programme on developing the resilience of young people Not in Education Training or Employment (NEET).Through a mixed-method a...
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Longitudinal Evaluation of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics with Adoptive Families in Tennessee Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Kevin White, Nancy Rolock, Erin Hambrick, Rong Bai, Anna Bender, Kylie Evans, Roni Diamant-Wilson, Keith Bailey
This study evaluated effectiveness of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) with adoptive families who received post adoption services in Tennessee.Researchers obtained a sample of 552 fa...
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“Without Compassion We Don’t Have a Social Work Field”: A Thematic Analysis Exploring Social Workers’ Experiences with Compassion Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Shelby L. Clark, Francie Julien-Chinn, Aubrey Jones, Sarah Jen, Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett, Mary Kate Hunt
Evidence establishing the importance of compassion in the context of social work practice is emerging. Compassion, stemming from the Latin words com and pati, means to suffer with. Given the proxim...
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Impact of Organizational Justice, Support, Resilience, and Need Satisfaction on French Social Workers’ Psychological Well-Being Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Pascale Desrumaux, Ida Princia Moughogha, Willys N’dong Nguema, Naouële Bouterfas
Based on an approach to psychological health at work and on social exchange theory, this study tested the relationships between the four dimensions of organizational justice (distributive, procedur...
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Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Child Welfare: A Randomized Control Trial Evaluation Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Kristen Lwin, Claudia Cousineau, Christine Elgie, Hillary Walker, Ahiney Laryea, Sarah Head
Child welfare practice often requires direct intervention with vulnerable children and families, whereby workers are responsible for various services and decisions that may have a lasting impact on...
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Receptivity towards Remote Service Delivery among Social Work Clients and Practitioners during COVID Times: A Systematic Review Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Xing Jun Chuah, Chin Bee Aw, Pei Ni Ong, Khalisah Binte Samsuri, Satvinder Singh Dhaliwal
This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize the available evidence on the receptivity toward, perceived advantages and challenges of remote service delivery among social work clients and...
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Is Self-Care a Stand-In for Feminized Social Privilege? A Systematic Review of Self-Care Facilitators and Barriers to Self-Care Practices in Social Work Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Lauren Barks, Catherine E. McKinley, Kristi Ka’apu, Charles R. Figley
The purpose of this systematic review is to fill the gap in a critical understanding of peer-reviewed empirical research on self-care practices to identify structural, relational, and individual-le...
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The Impact of Suicidality and Spirituality on Substance Use Day Treatment Discharge Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Hannah E. Brown, Cory B. Dennis
Although spirituality seems to protect against suicidality and substance misuse, in 2022 81% of United States residents believe in God and yet prevalence of these global health issues are increasin...
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Differential Associations Among Cyberbullying Victimization, Parental Monitoring, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Male and Female College Students Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Jaegoo Lee, Jinwon Kim, Heekyung Lee, Jinhee Park, Jason Mallonee, Jeoung Min Lee
This study aimed to examine the role of parental monitoring and help seeking in the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in male and female college s...
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I’m About to Explode, I’m About to Strangle: Emotional Experiences of Turkish Veterans and Their Spouses Diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Filiz Er, Veli Duyan
The aim of this study is to examine in depth the experiences of Turkish veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses in the dimension of affective development in t...
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The dynamics of providing street medicine to a geographically diverse homeless population in Hawaii Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 December Maxwell, Johanna Thomas, Mark Plassmeyer
ABSTRACT Purpose Since Hawaii has the highest rate of per capita of persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the United States, the purpose of this qualitative evaluation study was to evaluate the experiences of both the providers and clients of a Street Medicine (SM) program serving one side of the island of O’ahu. Method This evaluation used Story Inquiry to qualitatively assess one SM program
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Grief, Social Support, Spirituality, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults in Assisted Living in Kansas Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Kyoung Hag Lee, Jung Sim Jun
The purpose of this study was to explore the roles of grief, social support, as well as spirituality on the depressive symptoms of older adults in assisted living in Kansas. This study tested three...
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A Systematic Review of Social Work in General Practice: Opportunities and Challenges Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-23 Ines Zuchowski, Simoane McLennan
ABSTRACT Purpose This study identified the nature of social work practice in primary health care and described the reported patient outcomes, benefits, challenges, and enablers of social work in general practice [GP] settings. Method A systematic literature review applying the Prisma framework was conducted. Results A total of 26 studies met the inclusion criteria. Social work practice in GP assists
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Predicting Response to Services for Homeless Adolescents and Transition Age Youth (TAY) with Substance Use And/Or Mental Health Disorders: Implications for Youth Treatment and Recovery Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Lora Passetti, Jennifer Smith Ramey, Brooke Hunter, Mark Godley
ABSTRACT Purpose This paper examines patterns of response to a multi-disciplinary wrap-around program for homeless adolescents and transition-aged youth with substance use and/or mental health disorders. Method A cluster analysis of outcome data from 148 youth was conducted. Results Cluster 1 (n = 67) demonstrated significant decreases in risky behavior (e.g., engaging in unprotected sex, crime, and
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Comparing Naturalistic Mental Health Expressions on Student Loan Debts Using Reddit and Twitter Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-16 Gaurav R. Sinha, Christopher R. Larrison, Ian Brooks, Ugur Kursuncu
ABSTRACT Purpose The primary objective of this study was to identify patterns in users’ naturalistic expressions on student loans on two social media platforms. The secondary objective was to examine how these patterns, sentiments, and emotions associated with student loans differ in user posts indicating mental illness. Material and Method Data for this study were collected from Reddit and Twitter
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Predictors of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Reasons for Vaccine Hesitancy Among New York State Refugees Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Lindsey Disney, Rukhsana Ahmed, Yohan Moon, Stephanie Carnes
ABSTRACT Purpose Resettled refugees in the U.S. face a disproportionately high risk of COVID-19 exposure, infection, and death. This study examines COVID-19 vaccination status among adult participants and their minor children, reasons for vaccine hesitancy, and predictors of vaccine uptake, as well as sources of COVID-19 news and information and trust in those sources. Method The data in this study
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The Effectiveness of a Parents as Teachers Home Visitation Program on School Readiness: An Application of Complier Average Causal Effect Analysis Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Jeremy Pais, Leslie P. Sexer
ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate an encouragement trial of a Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visitation intervention on the school readiness of preschool children using an innovative analysis to address issues of selective enrollment. Method Families were given the opportunity to enroll in a PAT program through a randomized lottery. The PAT program is assessed using standardized
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How to Evaluate a Tailor-made Social Work Intervention? Some Practice-Based Solutions with Single-Case Designs Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Willem Landman, Stefan Bogaerts, Marinus Spreen
ABSTRACT Purpose With the increased attention to the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP), social workers are challenged to adapt their daily interventions accordingly when treating clients. They usually work with individual clients, all with their own specificities. Single-Case Experimental Designs (SCEDs) can be used to inform a social worker about the effectiveness of an intervention at the
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Neoliberalism, Control of Trans and Gender Diverse Bodies and Social Work Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Kaitrin Doll, Catrina Brown, Marjorie Johnstone, Nancy Ross
ABSTRACT Purpose This paper explores how neoliberal ideologies inform both social and political agendas that influence how social workers can provide support to trans and gender diverse people attempting to access gender-affirming healthcare, using an analysis of social workers’ experiences working in mental health in Nova Scotia, Canada. Method Qualitative semi-structured interviews provide a perspective
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“Please, Mr. Postman:” Exploring the Use of Letter Writing to Address Loneliness Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Jennifer M. Frank, Laura Brierton Granruth, Rachel Preibisch, Dawn Watson, Brittany Leffler, Mary Glazier
ABSTRACT Purpose Informed by prior research and influenced by concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic heightened social isolation, this project examined the impact of a 12-month long letter writing project on levels of loneliness. Method Through partnerships with local anti-poverty agencies, pen pals were paired between MSW students and community members who utilize services at these organizations. Participants
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Determinants of Life Satisfaction and Quality of Life Among American Indian Women Cancer Survivors: The Role of Psychosocial Resources Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Yeon-Shim Lee, Soonhee Roh, Yi-Ping Hsieh, Yeddi Park
ABSTRACT Purpose This study assessed the relationship of spirituality, social support, and sense of mastery to life satisfaction and quality of life to identify viable psychosocial coping resources among American Indian (AI) women cancer survivors. Method We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 73 AI women cancer survivors residing in South Dakota. A series of multivariate hierarchical regression
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Sites of Possibilities: A Scoping Review to Investigate the Mentorship of Marginalized Social Work Doctoral Students Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Braveheart Gillani, Flora Cohen, Kristen Kirchgesler, Autumn Asher Blackdeer
ABSTRACT Purpose This scoping review investigates the state of mentorship for marginalized Social Work doctoral students. Method A three member scoping review was performed to identify critical features and benefits of mentorship for marginalized Social Work doctoral students. Results A thorough review found eight articles discussing mentorship of marginalized Social Work doctoral students across different
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Challenges Experienced by Rural Informal Caregivers of Older Adults in the United States: A Scoping Review Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Jon Shuffler, Kathy Lee, Noelle Fields, Genevieve Graaf, Jessica Cassidy
ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this scoping review was to document the state of the literature regarding the challenges experienced by rural informal caregivers of older adults in the United States. Method We reviewed peer-reviewed academic articles published through December 1, 2021, based on Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. Results The initial search resulted in 1,255 articles, of which 12 studies
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Depression and Suicidal Behavior Comorbidity in Patients Admitted to Substance-Use Residential Treatment in Aguascalientes, Mexico Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Kalina Isela Martínez Martínez, Yancarlo Lizandro Ojeda Aguilar, Jafet Hernández Villafuerte, María Eugenia Contreras-Peréz
ABSTRACT Purpose Epidemiological studies show that depressive and substance use disorders are salient risk factors for suicidal behavior. In residential centers in Mexico City, 75.72% of the patients are diagnosed with comorbidity of substance use and psychiatric disorders; however, the specific prevalence of depression and suicidal behavior in this population has not been reported. This study aims
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Academic Life of Social Work Students: Resilience as a Mediating Variable Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Ángela Carbonell, José-Javier Navarro-Pérez, Irene Fernández, Mercedes Botija-Yagüe
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between emotions and concerns stemming from COVID-19 and the academic engagement of social work students, taking into account the mediating role played by resilience Method We carried out a cross-cutting quantitative study by means of an online questionnaire. The participants comprised a total of 474 students currently enrolled on
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Evaluations of Probation Specialists on Evidence-Based Probation Practices: A Qualitative Study from Turkey Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Münevver Eryalçın, Veli Duyan
ABSTRACT Purpose This research explores the views of probation specialists working with young offenders about their professional process, professional problems, and the evidence-based practice approach. Method The qualitative method was used in the research and the phenomenology pattern forms the basis of the research. The data deciphered and conceptualized with descriptive analysis by the organizing
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Predictors of Social Work Practitioner Engagement in Evidence-Based Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Danielle Parrish, Brianna Lemmons, Micki Washburn, Holly Oxhandler, Rodney Sturdivant
ABSTRACT Purpose : There has been a sustained effort to integrate the evidence-based practice (EBP) process within social work over the past few decades, yet it is unclear whether these efforts have increased the adoption of this process in social work practice. This study describes predictors of master’s level social work practitioners’ engagement in the EBP process. Method : A cross-sectional survey
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“Flexibility and Consistency”: Qualitative Insights on Valuable Skills for Providers Working with Survivors of Child Sex Trafficking Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Jennifer E. O’Brien, Lisa M. Jones, Kimberly J. Mitchell
ABSTRACT Purpose The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is the commercial exchange of sex or sexual acts by an individual under the age of 18. Though many programs aim to serve youth who are (potential) victims of CSEC, it remains unclear what strategies and techniques are most helpful in engaging this population in treatment. Love146 is an anti-trafficking program with an established
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Culturally Sensitive Treatment for Underrepresented Adolescents with Substance Use: A Systematic Review Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-22 Maria Eugenia Contreras-Perez, Staci Morris, Michelle Hospital, Eric Wagner
ABSTRACT Purpose This article presents a systematic review of culturally adapted interventions targeting substance use disorders among underrepresented adolescents. Method The systematic review included Randomized Controlled Trials conducted with adolescents with substance use-related problems, implemented in the U.S. between January 2017 and February 2022; interventions not tailored explicitly for
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Understanding the Strengths and Challenges of Grandparent Caregivers Raising Children and Youth: Creating Community through Informal Culture Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-05 Jennifer Dudley, Moshoula Capous-Desyllas, Teresa Cisneros, Nayeli Perez, David Boyns
ABSTRACT Grandparents are increasingly finding themselves taking care of their grandchildren for various reasons, including their adult child’s incarceration, mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction, or child abuse or neglect. Purpose The purpose of this mixed-methods needs-assessment research study was to highlight the caregiving experiences of custodial grandparents and to identify their
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Online Gratitude Interventions during COVID- 19 Pandemic on Youth: Randomized Trial Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-05 Monika Srivastava, Anindita Ghosh
ABSTRACT Purpose This investigation purports to study if gratitude interventions lead to an increase in overall wellbeing among Indian youth during the coronavirus lockdown. Second, to examine if a cumulative effect of two gratitude interventions on wellbeing is greater than a single gratitude intervention. Method Participants (N = 80) were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups
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Defund the Police? or Reimagine the Police? Leaders in Law Enforcement’s Perspective on the Role of Social Workers in Law Enforcement Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Michelle Scott, Stephanie Sabatini, Robin Mama
ABSTRACT Purpose There have been calls to defund the police and redistribute funding to public safety strategies including incorporating social workers within law enforcement to address nonviolent situations. Method A cross-sectional survey research design was used to describe the need for a social worker embedded in law enforcement among 335 leaders in law enforcement Results Approximately a third
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Using Within-Group Effect Size Benchmarks to Evaluate the Implementation and Outcome of Clinical Interventions in Service-Oriented Agencies Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Allen Rubin
ABSTRACT In recent years a number of benchmarking studies have evolved that can be used to augment the value of one-group outcome evaluations of clinical interventions in social service agencies. The benchmarks are derived from using meta-analytic techniques to calculate aggregate within-group effect sizes separately for the treatment and control groups in the replicated RCTs providing strong research
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A Scoping Review of Needs and Barriers to Achieving A Livable Life among Refugees with Disabilities: Implications for Future Research, Practice, and Policy Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-29 Mustafa Rfat, Yingying Zeng, Yibin Yang, Kusum Adhikari, Yiqi Zhu
ABSTRACT Purpose Refugees with disabilities are extremely vulnerable, yet little is known about their needs and barriers to achieve better wellbeing. This scoping review aims to synthesize published research on experiences among refugees with disabilities to identify gaps and priorities to inform future research and action plans amid the global refugee crisis. Method We searched 15 databases and included
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Cultural Adaptation of Interventions and the a Priori Assessment of Intervention Fit: Exploring Measurement Invariance for American and Swedish Youth Leaving Care Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Russell Turner, Emily G. Vira, Martin Bergström, Tina M Olsson
ABSTRACT Purpose There is a growing literature on the importance of cultural adaptation of research-supported social work interventions. Few studies have however offered systematic methods for the a priori assessment of intervention fit in a new context. The current study explores the use of measurement invariance analyses to help identify whether key theoretical constructs in an intervention’s theory
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LGBTIQA+ Literacy and Responsiveness Education in a Clinical Mental Health Service Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Jan Kilicaslan, Melissa Petrakis
ABSTRACT Purpose To report on implementing a workforce education and development initiative to enhance LGBTIQA+ literacy and responsiveness. Methods An instrument of 7 questions was administered to staff who attended a 1-hour introductory training session on LGBTIQA+ literacy and responsiveness held across an Australian inner metropolitan clinical mental health service. Results In total, 113 questionnaires
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The Protective Factor of Early Childhood Attachments and the Risk Factor of Later Life Disruptive Use of Social Media Formats: Is There a Correlation between the Two? Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Peter D. Stacy, Kayla Conn
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of numerous social media formats (SMFs) has grown exponentially over the past several years. In many cases it has become the sole source of communication, the sole source of entertainment, and, unfortunately in many instances it exhibits the characteristics of a disruptive behavior. As a result, it has interfered with fundamental relationships. Objectives The following
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Functions, Utilities and Limitations: A Scoping Study of Decision Support Algorithms in Social Work Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-20 Claus Brygger Jacobi, Michael Christensen
ABSTRACT Purpose This scoping study aims to provide an overview of the functions, utilities and limitations of applying “decision support algorithms” (DSAs) in different social work contexts. Method The study involves searching the Scopus and Web of Science databases, which results in the inclusion of 55 articles in the analysis. Results We find important differences in the functions, utilities and
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An Exploratory Examination of the Effect of Self-Care Practices on Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-17 Kimberly M. Cassie, Erika M. DuBose
ABSTRACT Purpose The National Association of Social Workers encourages self-care among practitioners. Self-care may prevent secondary traumatic stress, however, research examining self-care and other employee-related outcomes is dearth. Job satisfaction and organizational commitment are important for client, employee, and agency outcomes, but self-care’s role is unclear. Methods The relationship between
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“It Made Me Feel Comfortable Talking about Sex…”: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Parent-Child Communications about Sexual Behavior with Gay Men Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2022-12-14 Junior Lloyd Allen
ABSTRACT Introduction Parent-child communications have historically played a critical role in helping to socialize adolescents’ and young adults’ attitudes toward sexual behaviors. However, there are limited studies that have examined the impact of parent-child communications with gay males, and sexual behaviors. Methods Nineteen (N = 19) Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino American, and White/Caucasian