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Social work in a global context: The case of Ghana International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-29 Abraham Tetteh Teye
This article examines the global dimensions of social work in Ghana, using systematic literature review and qualitative content analysis. It explores how globalization affects social work practice, challenges, and opportunities in Ghana. It shows that social workers are vital for tackling social problems and enhancing service users’ well-being. It recommends indigenizing social work practices, promoting
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Is the natural environment important to social work education and practice? Perspectives from social work students in Queensland, Australia International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-23 Hilary Gallagher, Kylie Ross, Sylvia Ramsay
This article reports on a quantitative research project with Bachelor of Social Work students in Queensland, Australia, about student involvement in environmental activities and environmental curriculum content. As environmental perspectives in social work are still emerging, research into student perceptions of the environment is limited, particularly in Australia. This project found most students
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Bridging worlds: Unveiling challenges in community interpreting in Israel International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-15 Tamar Shwartz-Ziv, Orna Shemer, Yochay Nadan
This study examines the challenges involved in community interpreting in multicultural social services in Israel. Based on 20 semi-structured interviews with interpreters and social workers working with Ethiopian and French immigrants, the findings reveal three types of challenges: translation of sensitive content, ethical issues, and interpreter employment policy. Consequently, the study suggests
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Utilisation of a cultural perspective in child welfare expert assessments in Norway International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-15 Polly Evans McGinn, Dag Øystein Nordanger, Magne Olav Mæhle, Øivin Christiansen, Hanne Cecilie Braarud
In Norway, legislation requires consideration of a child’s culture in all phases of child welfare work. Through a quantitative content analysis of 285 child welfare expert assessment reports, we explored experts’ utilisation of a cultural perspective, comparing reports concerning immigrant and non-immigrant background children. We found that experts were rarely instructed to employ a cultural perspective
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Fathers in the eyes of family welfare services social workers in Germany and Israel: Feminism, ideals and disappointments International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-10 Ayana Halpern, Ulrike Urban-Stahl, Nadav Perez-Vaisvidovsky, Reli Mizrahi
Several studies have reported that non-hegemonic fathers who are clients of welfare services are undertreated compared with mothers. This issue is examined here from a previously unexplored angle by comparing perspectives of two groups of social workers from different cultures and working spheres in Israel and Germany. Transcripts of in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 14 German and Israeli social
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Decolonising social work practice field education: A scoping review International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-09 Michelle Jones, Ann Anka, Einav Segev, Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail, Omar Mohamed, Michael Wallengren-Lynch, Luke Cantley, Nishi Mitra vom Berg, Samantha Laver, Libby Hammond, Henglien Lisa Chen
Decolonisation is redressing colonial legacies and reaffirming self-determination. Understandings of decolonisation in social work field education literature were examined using a social justice lens. This scoping review combined systematic database searching with decolonising methods including relational searches. Data synthesis included thematic and deductive analysis to critical frameworks. The
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Romanians’ fears linked to the social work system: Too many people take advantage without needing help International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-09 Alin Croitoru, Viorica Bobic, Sorina Corman, Amalia Pavelescu, Radu-Ioan Popa, Oana-Elena Rădăcină
The article provides empirical evidence on Romanians’ concerns over the effectiveness of their social work system in correctly evaluating social needs and preventing welfare frauds. Based on a national survey conducted in 2022, we found that 59 percent of the respondents believe that too many people receive social benefits without needing help. We analyze the profile of this category of respondents
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Abstracts (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-08
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Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Rory Truell
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Eliminating gender-based violence can unlock the solutions to ending all violence International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Patrick O’Leary, Ming-sum TSUI
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Perspectives on psychosocial support services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and child victims of abuse in Türkiye International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-08 Aliye Beyza Bayyar, Serap Daşbaş
This article explores perspectives on psychosocial support services at Child Support Centers, one of the social service institutions in Türkiye. The research was conducted with 16 professionals providing a psychosocial support program to victims of abuse and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This program provides benefits to both professionals and children, facilitating tailored interventions
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Identifying Nigerian literature to inform culturally relevant social work education: A scoping review International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-03 Susan Levy, Mel Gray, Uzoma Okoye, Solomon Amadasun
This study is the first to provide evidence of an extensive Nigerian social work literature. It is significant as it unsettles and refutes the prevailing narrative of an absence of African, specifically Nigerian, social work literature to inform the development of a culturally relevant curriculum. A scoping review was conducted to identify Nigerian social work literature that yielded 308 papers. Health
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‘I am man, I am woman’: Gendered experiences of refugee resettlement in the United States International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2025-01-03 Karin Wachter, Stacey A Shaw
This mixed-gender and multi-method analysis examined gendered experiences among resettled refugees (n = 88) in the United States. Quantitative analyses revealed significant gender differences, with women reporting lower levels of employment and higher emotional distress. The qualitative analysis generated three themes: (1) shifting and expanding expectations of women, (2) gender disparities in education
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Findings from a European, cross-national project study on service user participation: Implications for social work policy, practice and education International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-12-27 Jim Campbell, Sarah Donnelly, Bláithín Gallagher, Griet Roets, Walter Lorenz, Helena Blomberg, Monika Čajko Eibicht, Zuzana Havrdova, Dana Hradcová, Christian Kroll, Idalina Machado, Sara Melo, Pavla Povolná, Rudi Roose, Laura Van Beveren
This article reports on a European project that sought to explore the relationships between social work and service user participation, using a five-country (Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland and Portugal) case study approach. It revealed areas of comparison and contrast depending upon respective histories of social work development, organisation, education and research that determined forms
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Rural areas and social work: Reflection on research in German-speaking countries International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-12-25 Julia Hille, Manuela Brandstetter, Mandy Schulze, Samuel Keller
Demographic change, securing social services, dealing with migration and agreeing to democratic participation are particularly rural challenges in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Although social work is responsible for all these issues, there is a lack of a differentiated view. What exactly are rural areas? Who are the relevant actors in and for social work? As the social contexts are very different
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Creating a world social work map: The need for an International Social Work Observatory (ISWO) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-12-25 Holger Suarez
Social work is a global force as seen in international/regional organisations such as the International Federation of Social Work, the International Association of Schools of Social Work and the European Social Work Research Association. In this brief note, it is shown that though several papers have analysed the development of social work in different countries, there does not seem to be a tool that
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Evaluating the organisational implementation and impact of a solution-focused brief therapy-informed youth programme: Longitudinal qualitative insights from a Singaporean agency International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-12-23 Timothy Goh, Jin Yao Kwan, Yan Ling Tan, Venna Ng, Joanna Khor
Despite growing knowledge of outcomes associated with solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), research gaps exist in evaluating it’s effectiveness. Over 1 year, using in-depth qualitative interviews involving Singaporean youth workers and youth, findings indicated that agency-wide SFBT training and implementation within a conducive youth agency context created positive youth worker and youth impact
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Impact of fly-in fly-out on the family dynamics of male miners International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Oscar Labra, Christelle Brouillette, Carol Castro, Gabriel Gingras-Lacroix, Tommy Cousineau
This exploratory study examines the impact of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) and the difficulties facing male workers. The results are based on data gathered through a semi-structured interview guide from 22 men working in the FIFO mining sector. The participants’ comments show that certain factors stemming from family and couple dynamics influence workers’ perception of their work/family balance. This study
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‘What’s at stake?’ An exploration on the merits and drawbacks of the Welcome Corps Program, a private sponsorship of refugees International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Ashley Cureton, Betty C Tonui, Fernanda Lima Cross, Odessa Gonzalez-Benson
To address the decline in US refugee admissions, the Biden Administration launched ‘Welcome Corps’, a program that encourages Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the US Refugee Admissions Program. This article includes a historical overview of private sponsorship models in the United States and globally. In addition to an overview of the initiative, potential benefits include more US citizens
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Burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic in caring professions: The case of social work International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-15 Esther Raya Diez, Ana Belén Cuesta Ruiz-Clavijo, Sofia Montenegro Leza, Domingo Carbonero Muñoz
The relationship between burnout and telework was analysed to find out how COVID-19 affected the emotional state of social workers who teleworked during the pandemic, and to analyse the risk of burnout in the field of social services. The fieldwork was conducted on a self-selected sample of 395 social workers in Spain in 2021. The results show a lower risk related to negligent treatment and a high
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Improving field education for social work in Vietnam: Intern supervisors’ perspectives of the current state and potential solutions International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-15 Megan Aikawa, Meekyung Han, Trang T Nguyen, Linh Dinh, Minh Thanh Bui
Research has identified challenges associated with the implementation of competency-based social work field education in Vietnam. However, there is limited information available from intern supervisors, who have unique perspectives at the crux of social work training and service delivery. An exploratory phenomenological qualitative approach was used to explore their experiences and perceptions through
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Bibliometric analysis of social work in the COVID-19 pandemic International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-15 Serdarhan Duru
This bibliometric analysis examined 1435 social work articles on COVID-19 from 2019 to 2024. The most prolific journal was International Social Work, and the University of Texas System led in productivity. The United States of America had the most publications and citations. Social work journals interacted with public health, medicine, and psychiatry.
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International social work at the time of wars International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Patrick O’Leary, Ming-sum Tsui
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News from our societies: IASSW International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Antoinette Lombard
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Abstracts (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-09
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Social legitimisation of social work: Strategies to further professional status and recognition in Nepal International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-08 Raj Yadav, Pratiksha Ghimire, Dilip Karki, Rajita Budhathoki, Mel Gray
Despite its three-decade history, social work lacks professional status in Nepal. Drawing on authors’ own critical reflection, this article documents strategies to advance social work’s professional status through a process of social legitimation. Following a brief discussion of social work in Nepal, it reports on issues pertinent to, and efforts, thus far, to professionalise social work noting strategies
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Quality of life among indigenous and Afro-descendant Chilean older people: A persistent inequality gap International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-07 Lorena Patricia Gallardo-Peralta, José Luis Gálvez-Nieto, Constanza Veloso-Besio, Pilar Munuera-Gómez
Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples in Latin America face a bleak social and economic outlook that is exacerbated in rural old age. This research aimed to identify and describe latent profiles of quality of life of these people in a multiethnic Chilean sample of 1692 older people in rural areas, and to characterise these profiles according to sociodemographic variables, territorial identity, depressive
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How does the service quality in refugee camps, affect the satisfaction of Syrian immigrants? International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-11-02 Ahmet Keser, Ahmet Cetindas, Esra Celik
The immense influx of refugees after the Syrian conflict started in 2011 has rendered Kilis among the provinces hosting the highest number of Syrian asylum seekers in Türkiye. This study examines the effect of the service quality at Kilis’ Elbeyli Temporary Accommodation Center on asylum seekers’ satisfaction. We conducted 320 surveys with Syrian asylum seekers from among the 8008 residents in the
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Exploring social workers’ self-care in Spain: Strategies, barriers, and proposals International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-10-24 Paulo Adrián Rodríguez-Ramos, Laura Aguilera-Ávila, Rosaura Gonzalez-Mendez
Social workers often deal with stressful and emotionally demanding working conditions. Self-care is key to preventing the negative consequences of these difficulties. This study used thematic analysis to explore the meaning of self-care among 18 professionals, who identified different self-care strategies and barriers, some of which lie within the organizations. Although self-care is primarily considered
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Residential care settings for children in the Philippines: Examining their transnational and neocolonial characteristics and the implications for children’s social welfare International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-10-24 Steven Roche, Carmela Otarra, Catherine Flynn, Philip Mendes
This article investigates the contemporary transnational and neocolonial characteristics of children’s welfare in the Philippines, drawing on the perspectives of young people in residential care settings (RCSs) (aka orphanages) as well as the views of programme and policy actors embedded across child protection systems. Its findings highlight the funding and governance roles of transnational actors
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Using living experience and practitioner research to create unique programmes providing help for caregivers, professionals and students to increase support for children living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-10-10 Anita Gibbs
In this article, I draw on my intersectional identities as a caregiver of a child with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, as a registered social worker with extensive experience in the justice sector, and as an employed educator and researcher at a tertiary institute, to explore how I have used these multiple identities to create new initiatives that support families where Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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International graduates of social work in Australia: A longitudinal study of those who struggle to develop professional identity International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-10-10 Hui-Yu Yao, Catherine Flynn
Professional identity development in social work students and graduates is complicated by intertwining internal and external factors. This article reports findings from a subset of data from a longitudinal qualitative study which aims to understand what factors contribute to this group’s sense of professional identity. It draws on multiple interviews conducted with six international students/graduates
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Manifestations and drivers of secondary trauma among service providers working with Syrian refugees: A mixed-methods study from Istanbul, Turkey International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-23 Deniz Yükseker, Melissa Meinhart, Uğur Tekin, Neşe Şahin Taşğın, Elif Demirbaş, Anindita Dasgupta, Neeraj Kaushal, Nabila El-Bassel
This mixed-methods study explores the incidence, manifestations, and drivers of secondary traumatic stress among service providers who work with Syrian refugees in Istanbul, Turkey. A survey of 104 social workers and other providers working in 17 public and civil society agencies in Istanbul in 2018 demonstrates that 54.81% had Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale scores indicating mild to severe secondary
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Abstracts (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-14
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News from our societies: ICSW – Towards the summit of the future International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Sergei Zelenev
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The relevance of exposure to and engagement in human rights in Latin American health students International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Felipe Agudelo-Hernández, Jhonatan Urrego-García
Despite its importance, there are no mechanisms available to investigate the presence of human rights as a part of mental health education in Latin America. Instruments such as Human Rights Exposure in Social Work and Human Rights Engagement in Social Work can be used to make this approach feasible in recovery processes.
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Social work with frustrations: What can we do? How do we stay hopeful? International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Patrick O’Leary, Ming-sum TSUI
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Juxtaposing indigenous evidence-based models in India with concept of Ubuntu: Implications for psychiatric social work practice International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Aarti Jagannathan, Chhaya Kurhade
The philosophy and principles in ancient Indian scriptures and practices are similar to the Social Work concept of ‘Ubuntu’ that is, ‘Oneness’, ‘interconnectedness of all life’. Indian philosophy presents the interconnection between the mind and the body and states that a curative factor is creating a holistic balance within the individual. Several western models of social work have emerged for treating
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Toward development and validation of a child maltreatment pictorial card tool International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Nava Weiner, Bussakorn Binson
The study introduces the Child Maltreatment Pictorial Cards (CMPC) comprising 26 cards: 15 depict child maltreatment (CM) forms, and 11 cards illustrate positive situations. A total of 102 participants (age range 6–17 years) – 63 abused children and 39 non-abused controls – were recruited following ethical approval. Convergent and discriminant validities were established by using the Medical Somatic
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Perceived effects of digitalization on social work in Finland: A network analysis approach International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Petra Saukkonen, Marko Elovainio, Samuel Salovaara, Lotta Virtanen, Anu-Marja Kaihlanen, Emma Kainiemi, Tuulikki Vehko, Tarja Heponiemi
Drawing on a socio-technical approach, we examined Finnish social welfare professionals’ (n = 990) perceptions of the effects of digitalization on their work and how these are associated with factors related to work and client information system usage using mixed graphical modelling. Overall, perceptions were predominantly positive. Digitally replaced services were most common in the non-public sector
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Building social work capacity in Ukraine in times of war: The role of global social work engagement International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Nataliia Gusak, Viktor Burlaka, Aytakin Huseynli, Cindy Sousa, Myrna McNitt, James Martin
This article uses the reflections from three international initiatives aimed at assisting professionals who provide psychosocial services to those affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine. It concludes by highlighting how the international social work community could offer its support to promote the well-being of colleagues experiencing war and political violence globally.
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A systematic review of cultural competence educational techniques in social work education International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Jaclyn M Williams, Eunyoung Lee
Cultural competence is a critical skill for social work professionals navigating the complexities of a diverse world. Despite its importance, practitioners express low self-efficacy when applying cultural competence skills. Conducting a systematic review, this study aims to identify the common approaches to teaching cultural competence in social work bachelor’s and master’s programs. Results categorize
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The association between trajectories of marital status and successful aging varies by sex: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Mabel Ho, Eleanor Pullenayegum, David Burnes, Esme Fuller-Thomson
This study examines the sex-specific impact of marital trajectories among older adults on successful aging to help social workers identify those most at risk for sub-optimal outcomes who may benefit from targeted interventions. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to investigate 7641 older Canadians who were classified as ‘aging successfully’ in the baseline wave of the Canadian Longitudinal
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Financial technology (Fintech): A social work response International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 Sally A Hageman, Mathieu Despard
Financial social work extends inclusion by providing clients access to financial products, services, and technology. We summarize evidence about how financial technology impacts economic inequality and discuss implications for social work practice, education, and policy.
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Social work response to the earthquake disaster in the Middle East: Syria and Turkey as a case study International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Fakir Al Gharaibeh
This article discusses the provision of mental health support to the victims of the 2023 earthquake in Syria and Turkey by social workers. The recommendations are applicable to countries in which professional social work lacks recognition and have global implications for both policy and practice.
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Thinking beyond the stomach: Fixing social work’s food aid provision in displaced environments International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Zaldy C Collado
This brief note underscores the negative consequences of food aid monotony to mealtime dynamics among war-affected internally displaced families. The article argues that this is rooted in an unethical food aid practice in which social work agencies naively dole out the same food items over a period of time. Caused by monotonic diets, the meal table witnesses poor family commensal activities. Social
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Cultural adaptation of a trauma-informed mind-body intervention for survivors of human trafficking International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Laura Cordisco Tsai, Sophie Namy, Carmina Charmaine G Domingo, Catherine Carlson
In this Voices from Practice article, we present the process for adapting a 12-week mind-body group mental health intervention from development and implementation in Uganda for implementation with human trafficking survivors in the Philippines. We summarize key steps in the intervention adaptation process, outlining recommendations for other social work practitioners interested in culturally adapting
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Social work and management: Interdisciplinary education from an international perspective in South America International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Magdalena Calderón-Orellana, María Alejandra Inostroza, Paula Miranda Sánchez, Jorge Farah Ojeda
Addressing social work challenges requires interdisciplinary approaches. While traditionally linked with health, law, and education, its connection with administration is underexplored. This research examines the management–social work relationship in South American training programs. Using qualitative methods, it highlights the scope and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Bridging the gaps in service delivery: Using social audit as tool of social work practice – Insights from short-term training course International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-12 Sudhir Maske, Sanjoy Roy, Sharlin Sara Thomas
This article explores the learning experience from a comprehensive training program to enhance the understanding and competencies of social work professionals in social audit. The aim is to share the research team and participants’ experience with social work professionals working in the areas of community empowerment, governance, and advocacy globally.
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Social work students and teachers responding to internally displaced persons’ need of shelter in Ukraine in spring 2022: Service learning and recognition International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Carin Björngren Cuadra, Michael Wallengren-Lynch, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Merja Rapeli
In the spring of 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, social work teachers and students in Lviv provided shelter support to internally displaced people. This article explores the challenges faced as well as adapting pedagogy to the crisis. An online transnational collaboration and retrospective analysis approach was employed to gather information from the teachers and students. Through
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The role of social workers in long-term care for older adults: A mixed-methods systematic review in Europe and North America from 2000 to 2022 International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Álvaro Elices Acero, Juan Mª Prieto-Lobato, Carmen Rodríguez-Sumaza
Demographic ageing implies increased care needs, in which social workers play a key role. However, knowledge about their practice is limited and fragmented. This mixed-methods systematic review integrates evidence from 19 studies published between 2000 and 2022 on the roles of long-term care social workers in Europe and North America. The findings reveal that service and case management, direct support
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The role of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery after the 2016 Alberta wildfires in Canada International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Julie L Drolet, Bonita Lewin, Kamal Khatiwada, Evalyna Bogdan, Elladee Windsor
The 2016 Alberta wildfires resulted in widespread destruction of property and displacement of residents. Research aimed to identify the roles and responsibilities of social work practitioners and human service professionals in long-term disaster recovery. This article presents the findings from interviews, focus groups, and a survey with a total of 140 participants in Alberta, Canada. Implications
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Rethinking clinical empathy: The relevance of empathy affect in child welfare work in Chile International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-10 Natalia Ruiz-Junco, Javiera Garcia-Meneses
This article proposes re-evaluating traditional views of empathy in child welfare work, advocating for recognizing the role of affect in empathic relationships. Traditionally, clinical empathy has been described as a unidirectional relationship where clinical workers must remain neutral, setting aside their perceptual frameworks to become ‘mirrors’ of their clients. Through a grounded theory analysis
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A closer look at Thailand’s COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and education of children with invisible disabilities International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ratirot Chansomdee
Health and education services have been critical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic for children with invisible disabilities in Thailand due to their disabilities, limited access to services, and existing discrimination. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive social work guidelines for similar vulnerable groups and crises in Thailand and others.
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Addressing disaster fatigue: A SAFE framework for enhancing disaster resilience in social work International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Heather Boetto
An increase in exposure to successive disaster events is causing widespread adverse impacts on social workers worldwide, resulting in escalated levels of stress and exhaustion. This article examines the concept of disaster fatigue and its impact on social workers engaging in disaster practice. A SAFE framework for addressing disaster fatigue is outlined involving: (S) sustaining self-care; (A) adopting
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Psychological distress, work–family conflict and family life satisfaction: A quantitative study of social workers in the UK International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Selwyn Stanley, Ciaran Murphy, Rachel Brougham, Carly Richardson
Frontline social workers work in difficult circumstances with clients who face significant trauma and distress. The increasing turnover of social workers is a matter of concern. This quantitative research explores psychological distress, work–family conflict and family life satisfaction in a sample of 104 social workers in North-West England. The findings revealed significant correlations among the
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Digital social work International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Antonio López-Peláez, Soňa Kalenda Vávrová, Alice Gojová, Amaya Erro-Garcés, Rafael Acebes Valentín
Social interaction through technology, professional intervention through digital tools, and reorganization of public and private organizations to digitalize their procedures and work with reliable and robust data are three processes that coexist and feed off each other, giving rise to the development of what has been called digital social work. In this article, we briefly analyze some of the characteristics
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Abstracts (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-30
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‘Special Sections’ call for papers International Social Work (IF 1.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Patrick O’Leary, Ming-Sum Tsui