Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 1070-5309 - ISSN (Online) 1545-6838 Published by Oxford University Press[425 journals]
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Pages: e3 - e3 Abstract: In the version of “Environmental Sensitivity Scale for Social Workers: A Scale Development Study” by Umut Yanardağ, Murat Çay, and Melek Zubaroğlu Yanardağ, published in advance access in Social Work Research (https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svae006), Umut Yanardağ was listed as corresponding author. The correct corresponding author is Melek Zubaroğlu Yanardağ. The error has been corrected. PubDate: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae011 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: e2 - e2 Abstract: In the version of “Government Support, Professional Support, and Vicarious Trauma in Social Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Mediating Roles of Compassion Fatigue and Professional Identity” by Zhan Yu, Li Shen, Chenxi Huang, John Shields, and Jia-Lin Zhao, published in the December 2023 issue of Social Work Research (https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svad018), Zhan Yu’s affiliation was incorrect. At the time of publication, Zhan Yu was a PhD student at East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. The error has been corrected. PubDate: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae007 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 67 - 71 Abstract: Recently, my doctoral student asked me, “What do you wish you had known back when you were an early career scholar'” When she asked me this, there was a sustained pause—not because I did not have a response, but because I had so much to say. I shared with her an abbreviated version of what I have written in this column. The advice I share is what I wish I had taken or had been able to take. Not all situations are equal, and sometimes the best advice may not be realistic for several reasons. This advice may not work for you, or you may be a part of a school or program where what I reflect on may not even be necessary. For good measure, I end the piece with some reflection on what I wish I knew now. Academic life, like research itself, is one where you are always questioning, always learning, and just when you think you have the right answer, another question arises that throws doubt on everything you thought you knew. So, if you are an early career scholar reading this, please take my thoughts with a grain of salt. PubDate: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae010 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 73 - 87 Abstract: AbstractThis study explores the experiences of social work students of color (SOC) and their antiracism education within a school of social work at a public university. Twenty-one SOC participated in focus groups where they described their experiences with antiracism education. Several key themes were identified: (a) finding community through affinity groups, (b) SOC interactions with White students, (c) differentiating internalized racism and anti-Black racism, (d) the impact of White instructors and the lack of mentors and supervisors of color, (e) microaggressions and incidents of racism, and (f) taking up space. As this is an exploratory study, authors make recommendations for social work schools to pilot in the future. These recommendations include assessing White students’ skill level with antiracism education and practice before placing them in classes with SOC, assessing faculty’s skill set with antiracist teaching and providing ongoing support, creating sustained affinity spaces for SOC as a way to booster wellness, designing and piloting antiracist outcomes for social work students, and developing simulation-based learning with simulated patients as a tool to measure antiracist practice competencies. PubDate: Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae009 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 89 - 102 Abstract: AbstractEngaging respectfully with individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, or gender-nonconforming (LGBTQ+) is an ethical imperative. To help social workers fulfill this obligation, this study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people regarding their interactions with people outside the LGBTQ+ community, and what LGBTQ+ people desire for future interactions. Narrative interviews were conducted with 11 LGBTQ+ social work graduate students and alumni to explore (a) their self-reported experiences engaging in one-on-one and small group interactions with outgroup members throughout their lives and (b) the meaning they gleaned from their life experiences across various domains (e.g., work, family, education) that might improve future interactions. Analysis produced six storylines that can be summarized as (1) unbalanced depictions of difference, (2) avoiding interactions, (3) managing positive treatment of an identity, (4) restricting certain perspectives, (5) focusing on differences, and (6) the importance of seeing humanity. The findings suggest several strategies for interacting with LGBTQ+ people in a more culturally sensitive way including discussing the LGBTQ+ community in a nuanced manner (as opposed to monolithically) and considering the level of attention paid to individuals’ sexual orientation and gender identity. PubDate: Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae008 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 103 - 115 Abstract: AbstractPolice agencies are increasingly integrating social workers in response to more calls regarding mental health and social welfare needs. Limited research captures the experiences and needs of social workers in law enforcement agencies. This article explores social workers’ job preparedness through a qualitative phenomenological study. The study includes a semistructured interview with 40 participants from across the nation to identify factors for job preparedness, social workers’ experiences, and perceived areas for development. As a result, seven themes emerged: exposure, a lack of understanding, unpredictability, programmatic growth and support, systemic challenges, assessment needs, and workplace culture. Most participants revealed that they did not feel prepared for their role but shared instances of helpful experiences, insights, and needs of the profession. The participants highlighted the need for social workers to continue to educate themselves to better prepare for the populations they serve. Several implications are discussed to address and enhance the needs of the profession. PubDate: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae005 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 116 - 125 Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this quantitative study was to develop a valid and reliable scale to examine the environmental sensitivity of social workers, the Environmental Sensitivity Scale. First, the researchers created an item pool by considering the information in the literature. Then, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analyses were carried out. A total of 314 social workers practicing in the field in Türkiye (previosly referred to as Turkey) participated in the study. The EFA conducted for validity indicated an 11-item structure composed of two factors. The first factor provides information about environmental sensitivity in macro practices ; the second factor provides information about environmental sensitivity in micro and mezzo practices. The reliability analyses also revealed that the resulting structure was reliable. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the first factor, second factor, and total score were .830, .815, and .875, respectively. The developed scale can be utilized to figure out the attitudes of social workers about environmental sensitivity. PubDate: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae006 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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Pages: 126 - 139 Abstract: AbstractThis article aims to review the scientific production on social interventions (SI) in the field of persons with disabilities (PWD) and their families and to analyze its evaluations. To do so, it starts from the context of the social model of care of the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the sustainable development goals, and the evaluation of SI. The methodology proposes a systematic review of the existing literature on SI with PWD and their evaluation, based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis (or PRISMA) model, including 19 articles. The results highlight issues such as the scarcity of publications with evaluations, the lack of homogeneity in the evaluation indicators used, the large number of interventions related to intellectual disability, and a large proportion of community interventions. This scoping review assists future research to consider different questions about evaluation indicators and implementation of the social model or social inclusion, among others. PubDate: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/swr/svae004 Issue No:Vol. 48, No. 2 (2024)
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