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International Social Work
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  • ‘From volunteer to social worker’

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      Authors: Patrick O’Leary, Ming-sum Tsui; Ming-sum Tsui
      Pages: 219 - 221
      Abstract: International Social Work, Volume 68, Issue 2, Page 219-221, March 2025.

      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-02-27T11:55:39Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251318070
      Issue No: Vol. 68, No. 2 (2025)
       
  • News from our societies – ICSW: How to strengthen intergenerational
           solidarity for sustainable well-being' The key role of citizen
           participation in super-diverse societies

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      Authors: Antonio López Peláez
      Pages: 342 - 343
      Abstract: International Social Work, Volume 68, Issue 2, Page 342-343, March 2025.

      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-02-27T11:55:13Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251314998
      Issue No: Vol. 68, No. 2 (2025)
       
  • Abstracts (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic)

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      Pages: 344 - 358
      Abstract: International Social Work, Volume 68, Issue 2, Page 344-358, March 2025.

      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-02-27T11:55:26Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251322831
      Issue No: Vol. 68, No. 2 (2025)
       
  • Conceptualizing anti-Asian bullying faced by East Asian adolescents in
           Canadian schools arising from the COVID-19 pandemic: The roles of social
           workers

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      Authors: Kedi Zhao; Tracy K. Wong
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      East Asian adolescents have been facing increasing bullying in schools as a result of anti-Asian racism emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we adopt Canadian multiculturalism, scapegoat theory and dominance theory to understand this ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-31T02:24:05Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251327626
       
  • The potential value of home visits as experienced by social workers
           belonging to the minoritized Arab population in Israel

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      Authors: Ibrahim Mahajne; Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      The study joins the calls for the ‘authentication’ of social work interventions in ‘real-life contexts’, investigating the potential value of home visits as perceived by minority group social workers in Israel. Data were collected from in-depth semi-...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-27T12:07:05Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251323070
       
  • Understanding social work supervision in the context of social development
           practice: A comprehensive analysis

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      Authors: Nozipho E Nkosi; Mpumelelo E Ncube
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Supervision is crucial in social work for enhancing service delivery standards. In South Africa, deficiencies in supervision practices and ineffective implementation of the social development approach have negatively impacted service quality. This study ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-25T05:33:11Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251324411
       
  • What makes social work research distinct' A comparison of three Latin
           American and three Anglophone countries

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      Authors: Gabriela Rubilar Donoso; Gianinna Muñoz-Arce, Barbra Teater, Catherine A LaBrenz, Sabretta Alford
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This study explored and compared conceptualizations of social work research across Anglophone and Latin American countries. Open-ended survey responses (n=46) from participants in three Anglophone countries and three Latin American countries were ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-22T05:36:55Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251324428
       
  • Using therapeutic jurisprudence principles to enhance access to legal
           proceedings for persons with disabilities: The ICCAP model

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      Authors: Michal Segal; Ayelet Gur
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article proposes establishing a new model for making civil legal proceedings accessible to persons with disabilities, combining therapeutic jurisprudence principles with the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-14T02:26:38Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319495
       
  • Professional concepts in preventing and countering Islamist
           radicalization: Insights from practitioners in Germany

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      Authors: Eike Bösing; Yannick von Lautz, Mehmet Kart, Margit Stein
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Extremism is a global threat, and preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) is a worldwide challenge. As a soft-power approach, social work can play a crucial role in P/CVE. This study explores professional concepts and their impact on P/CVE ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-14T02:23:27Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319499
       
  • Social work graduates’ professional socialisation and identity:
           Perceptions and experiences of social workers and supervisors

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      Authors: Rojan Afrouz; Kim Robinson, Angela Daddow, Tamara Holmes
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Professional socialisation is a complex and interactive process through which professional roles and skills are learned and internalised. In social work, this complexity is due to a changing professional landscape, contested discourses and differing ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-12T12:30:39Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319494
       
  • To be or not to be: A meaning-making process for migrant Hong Kong social
           workers in England

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      Authors: Echo Yuet Wah Yeung; Zeno CS Leung, Ngai Kuen Alvin Kwok
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article examines the meaning-making experiences of migrant social workers from Hong Kong in England. Individual interviews were conducted with 22 migrant social workers.Family comes first, regaining confidence from self-doubtandpersevering and ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-12T12:07:15Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319490
       
  • ‘The tyranny of projects’: Experiences and challenges faced by
           socio-educational action professionals in Spain

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      Authors: David Herrera-Pastor; Verónica Sevillano-Monje, María Crecente-Dapena, Ángela Martín-Gutiérrez
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article is the result of the European Project Er (Key Action KA203) called ‘LEMA “Learning from the Margins” Social inclusion of highly marginalised young people urban settings’ (ref.: 2019-1-DK01-KA203-060285). The project analysed the situation of ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-12T11:55:56Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319493
       
  • Familisation and defamilisation processes of social safety net: Low-income
           families’ welfare participation experiences in Shanghai and Taipei

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      Authors: Xi Zhao; Julia Shu-Huah Wang
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This study used the conceptual lens of familisation and defamilisation to examine how different social safety net policy instruments shape low-income family processes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 welfare recipients in Shanghai and ...
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-03-12T11:33:11Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319496
       
  • Moral distress in South African child protection social workers: A
           qualitative study

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      Authors: Emma Boonzaaier, Mahloma Molakeng, Elmien Crofford, Ansie Fouché; Mahloma Molakeng, Elmien Crofford, Ansie Fouché
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Moral distress among South African child protection social workers (CPSWs) remains unexplored despite familiarity with the concept. A qualitative analysis of interviews with 20 CPSWs in two South African provinces interpreted their reports of workplace risk through a moral distress lens. Thematic analysis identified that internal and external constraints are contributing to experiences of moral distress among CPSWs in South Africa, paving the way for developing solutions to mitigate these causes. Policy-level changes, operational improvements for CPSWs, and guidance to help CPSWs create their own solutions, might follow because of the dissemination of our study findings.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-02-21T12:58:51Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319492
       
  • Decolonizing social work: Lessons for social work practice and education
           from the Jamaican Diaspora transnational movement

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      Authors: Natallie Gentles-Gibbs, Kameika S Murphy; Kameika S Murphy
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Social work practice has become increasingly concerned with decolonization and anti-oppressive approaches. Both terms can be ambiguous and practice examples are often difficult to identify. This article describes the Jamaican Diaspora movement and its use of transnational communities to broker power and resist the status quo, serving as examples of decolonial and anti-oppressive orientations. The authors trace the evolution of the Diaspora as a transnational movement, and discuss how centering interdependence and community can be used to move practice toward decolonization. Implications for social work practice and education are discussed, particularly as it relates to serving diverse racial/ethnic communities.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-02-21T12:55:21Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728251319491
       
  • Social work in a global context: The case of Ghana

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      Authors: Abraham Tetteh Teye; Denmark
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 co-production, increasing social service funding, and improving social work education curriculum. The article aims to contribute to the understanding and development of social work as a global profession in Ghana.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-28T01:27:38Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241313036
       
  • Roles of health care social workers in a multi-professional team: A
           qualitative study in the context of China

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      Authors: Minmin Luo, Haiping Chen; Haiping Chen
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      Using qualitative methods, this study explores the roles of social workers in a healthcare team in the context of China. It reveals that, like their international counterparts, Chinese social workers also adopt a client-centered approach. However, they usually utilize such an approach at the family level rather than the individual level. In order to fulfill professional responsibilities, Chinese social workers need to adjust their roles to take on some nonprofessional tasks within the bureaucratic systems, which would help them further embed their roles into the teams. Strategies for maximizing the professional roles of social work in multi-professional teams are also discussed.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-28T01:26:18Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241309482
       
  • Is the natural environment important to social work education and
           

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      Authors: Hilary Gallagher, Kylie Ross, Sylvia Ramsay; Kylie Ross, Sylvia Ramsay
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 valued the natural environment both personally and as emerging practitioners. Students participated in many environmental activities, with students more focused on future micro social work practice. Many students identified environmental content within their degree and expressed a desire for more, to support the future needs of clients.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-23T01:45:33Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241309484
       
  • Bridging worlds: Unveiling challenges in community interpreting in Israel

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      Authors: Tamar Shwartz-Ziv, Orna Shemer, Yochay Nadan; Orna Shemer, Yochay Nadan
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 employing the concept of ‘experiential knowledge’ to understand the complexity of the triadic relationship among social workers, interpreters, and service users. In this way, it illustrates the power relations at the intersection of different types of knowledge in professional interventions and makes recommendations for linguistic-sensitive social work.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-15T11:02:05Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241309476
       
  • Utilisation of a cultural perspective in child welfare expert assessments
           in Norway

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      Authors: Polly Evans McGinn, Dag Øystein Nordanger, Magne Olav Mæhle, Øivin Christiansen, Hanne Cecilie Braarud; Dag Øystein Nordanger, Magne Olav Mæhle, Øivin Christiansen, Hanne Cecilie Braarud
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 but do so more frequently in reports concerning immigrant than non-immigrant background children. We found little evidence of critical reflection and interpreters were used rarely. The article discusses the possible explanations for and implications of a limited cultural perspective in child welfare expert assessments.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-15T10:58:41Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241305444
       
  • Fathers in the eyes of family welfare services social workers in Germany
           and Israel: Feminism, ideals and disappointments

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      Authors: Ayana Halpern, Ulrike Urban-Stahl, Nadav Perez-Vaisvidovsky, Reli Mizrahi; Ulrike Urban-Stahl, Nadav Perez-Vaisvidovsky, Reli Mizrahi
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 workers were analysed using a qualitative method of content analysis. The findings showed that unique aspects of practice were evident in each country according to its specific demographic and cultural contexts and social workers’ idiosyncratic gender socialisation, feminist approaches and world views.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-10T04:49:21Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241309480
       
  • Romanians’ fears linked to the social work system: Too many people take
           advantage without needing help

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      Authors: Alin Croitoru, Viorica Bobic, Sorina Corman, Amalia Pavelescu, Radu-Ioan Popa, Oana-Elena Rădăcină; Viorica Bobic, Sorina Corman, Amalia Pavelescu, Radu-Ioan Popa, Oana-Elena Rădăcină
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 by taking into account vulnerabilities of the individual/household, opinions about social workers, attitudes toward increasing public funds for social protection, households’ economic well-being and various socio-demographics (age, gender, and education). The article’s conclusions can inform research and policies in this field.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-09T04:09:09Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241309475
       
  • Decolonising social work practice field education: A scoping review

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      Authors: 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; 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
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 43 studies included were primarily English-speaking and post-2010. Themes emphasised integrating Indigenous knowledge, challenging White dominance, reconstructing spaces, promoting critical reflection, and understanding socio-political contexts. Analysis highlighted the need for ameliorative and transformative change. Cultural and epistemic injustices embedded in social work field education marginalise non-White social work students. If unaddressed, harmful practices will be perpetuated.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-09T04:05:51Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241303596
       
  • Perspectives on psychosocial support services for unaccompanied
           asylum-seeking children and child victims of abuse in Türkiye

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      Authors: Aliye Beyza Bayyar, Serap Daşbaş; Serap Daşbaş
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 based on individual needs. Furthermore, the psychosocial support process is influenced by factors such as working conditions, staff qualifications, in-service training, and legal regulations. The findings suggest the need for improved policies in child welfare, increased employment of social workers, and enhanced collaboration between social service organizations in Türkiye.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-08T01:19:05Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241302958
       
  • ‘I am man, I am woman’: Gendered experiences of refugee resettlement
           in the United States

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      Authors: Karin Wachter, Stacey A Shaw; Stacey A Shaw
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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, and (3) gendered experiences of discrimination. Study findings elucidate the ways how gender shapes the lived experiences and outcomes of resettled refugees. The discussion examines implications for social work research and practice, including social work’s role in further developing this area of work.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-03T04:35:22Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241306211
       
  • Identifying Nigerian literature to inform culturally relevant social work
           education: A scoping review

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      Authors: Susan Levy, Mel Gray, Uzoma Okoye, Solomon Amadasun; Mel Gray, Uzoma Okoye, Solomon Amadasun
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 emerged as the most established area of research (n = 70), followed by ageing (n = 44) and child welfare (n = 42). The findings have global relevance for social work educators seeking to decolonise the knowledge underpinning social work education and practice.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2025-01-03T04:32:53Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241305451
       
  • Findings from a European, cross-national project study on service user
           participation: Implications for social work policy, practice and education
           

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      Authors: 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; 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
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 of service user participation. It is argued that such cross-national case study approaches can enhance our understanding of vital aspects of social work organisation, practice, education and research in the social work research, policy and practice community in areas of service user participation.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-12-27T12:34:59Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241305449
       
  • Rural areas and social work: Reflection on research in German-speaking
           countries

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      Authors: Julia Hille, Manuela Brandstetter, Mandy Schulze, Samuel Keller; Manuela Brandstetter, Mandy Schulze, Samuel Keller
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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, research must differentiate and take into account the cultural and historical contexts of regional challenges. This article aims to strengthen the research perspective on rural areas and demonstrate their relevance in the discourse on social work.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-12-25T01:18:13Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241305445
       
  • Creating a world social work map: The need for an International Social
           Work Observatory (ISWO)

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      Authors: Holger Suarez; Malta
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 facilitates a cross-analysis of the social work situation around the globe. The author addresses this gap and suggests an International Social Work Observatory that collects and analyses data worldwide and publishes a social work index. The author also presents a questionnaire that this observatory could use to produce a world map of social work periodically.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-12-25T01:16:07Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241305447
       
  • Evaluating the organisational implementation and impact of a
           solution-focused brief therapy-informed youth programme: Longitudinal
           qualitative insights from a Singaporean agency

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      Authors: Timothy Goh, Jin Yao Kwan, Yan Ling Tan, Venna Ng, Joanna Khor; Jin Yao Kwan, Yan Ling Tan, Venna Ng, Joanna Khor
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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. The youth worker–youth therapeutic alliance was further strengthened through rapport-building and improved relationships arising from SFBT utilisation, thereby creating a positive feedback loop for present and future programming. The findings have implications for social work organisations and youth workers when adopting and adapting SFBT-informed programmes for effective youth engagement.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-12-23T11:14:17Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241302968
       
  • Consequences of forced conjunction: Social work’s struggles for
           independence from sociology in mainland China

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      Authors: Linyun Fu, Shiyou Wu, Xixi Kang; Shiyou Wu, Xixi Kang
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article critically reviews the relationship between social work and sociology in mainland China, focusing on the reconstruction period from 1988 to the present. The forced conjunction of social work and sociology, initiated by governments and sociologists, has created significant barriers for social work education, research, and practice. Given the proliferation of the field of social work in mainland China, and sociology’s substantial influence on social work, this article emphasizes the crucialness of discipline autonomy of social work and sheds lights on potential solutions including strengthening social work practices at multiple levels and making efforts in promoting social work science.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-11-15T10:12:49Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241295654
       
  • Bibliometric analysis of social work in the COVID-19 pandemic

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      Authors: Serdarhan Duru; Türkiye
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-11-15T10:08:09Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241292648
       
  • Quality of life among indigenous and Afro-descendant Chilean older people:
           A persistent inequality gap

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      Authors: Lorena Patricia Gallardo-Peralta, José Luis Gálvez-Nieto, Constanza Veloso-Besio, Pilar Munuera-Gómez; José Luis Gálvez-Nieto, Constanza Veloso-Besio, Pilar Munuera-Gómez
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 symptoms, loneliness and self-rated health. The results provide evidence on the level of perception of quality of life of the sample, resulting in a discussion on the specificity of the design of social policies for these groups.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-11-07T01:26:40Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241288017
       
  • How does the service quality in refugee camps, affect the satisfaction of
           Syrian immigrants'

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      Authors: Ahmet Keser, Ahmet Cetindas, Esra Celik; Ahmet Cetindas, Esra Celik
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 Center. After the analysis, it was found that the perceived service quality positively impacted asylum seekers’ satisfaction. The results can contribute to the performance of the social work public officials employed in refugee camps.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-11-02T01:03:11Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241288015
       
  • Exploring social workers’ self-care in Spain: Strategies, barriers,
           and proposals

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      Authors: Paulo Adrián Rodríguez-Ramos, Laura Aguilera-Ávila, Rosaura Gonzalez-Mendez; Laura Aguilera-Ávila, Rosaura Gonzalez-Mendez
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 an individual responsibility, participants propose ways for organizations to promote a change in perspective on self-care. Participants indicated barriers, such as misconceptions about self-care, and lack of training and involvement of organizations. They suggest designing comprehensive plans involving organizations in promoting self-care and preventing barriers.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-10-24T02:28:06Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241288418
       
  • Residential care settings for children in the Philippines: Examining their
           transnational and neocolonial characteristics and the implications for
           children’s social welfare

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      Authors: Steven Roche, Carmela Otarra, Catherine Flynn, Philip Mendes; Carmela Otarra, Catherine Flynn, Philip Mendes
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 in child and family welfare programmes, the commodification of children that these transnational dynamics engender and the Philippines’ dependence on international actors to support children’s welfare. Recommendations include the enhanced regulation of RCSs, expanded social protection measures and greater use of family-based care models.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-10-24T02:25:26Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241288022
       
  • International graduates of social work in Australia: A longitudinal study
           of those who struggle to develop professional identity

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      Authors: Hui-Yu Yao, Catherine Flynn; Catherine Flynn
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 in Australia, at approximately six-monthly intervals between 2021 and 2023. Findings indicate that the participants encountered intersecting barriers to professional identity, which outweighed facilitating factors. The study makes a unique contribution by addressing the current knowledge gap about how international students and graduates become social workers.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-10-10T11:26:59Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241279001
       
  • 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
           

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      Authors: Anita Gibbs; New Zealand
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 is an issue, and introduce critical disability training for professionals working in the field.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-10-10T11:26:29Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241288018
       
  • Youth participation in community governance: A participatory design
           program in Beijing

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      Authors: Yixuan Wang, Fuhua Zhai, Xiao Liang, Weiwei Wang, Boyu Zhang; Fuhua Zhai, Xiao Liang, Weiwei Wang, Boyu Zhang
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article presents an innovative youth participation program implemented in Beijing, highlighting how grassroots social work stations can effectively engage youth in community governance through a participatory design. The program offers a replicable model for social workers worldwide to enhance meaningful youth civic engagement and community improvement.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-09-28T10:13:40Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241280699
       
  • ‘Earthquake of the century’ and its aftermath: Reflections on social
           work practices implemented in the first hours of the disaster at a
           hospital in Türkiye

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      Authors: Hakan Karaağaç, Ayşe Özada Nazım; Ayşe Özada Nazım
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      This article presents the practice reflections of two social work academics who worked with individuals affected by a recent disaster in Kayseri, Türkiye. The study shares the experiences and insights regarding how hospital-based social work interventions were conducted in the first hours following the earthquake.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-09-16T01:07:03Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241280521
       
  • The relevance of exposure to and engagement in human rights in Latin
           American health students

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      Authors: Felipe Agudelo-Hernández, Jhonatan Urrego-García; Jhonatan Urrego-García
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-09-11T06:48:01Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241277878
       
  • Juxtaposing indigenous evidence-based models in India with concept of
           Ubuntu: Implications for psychiatric social work practice

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      Authors: Aarti Jagannathan, Chhaya Kurhade; Chhaya Kurhade
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 persons with mental disorders; however, they are considered ‘alien’ to the sociocultural milieu of India. This article discusses the feasibility and implications of indigenous socioculturally accepted evidence-based practice models of social work in India, compared to the concept of Ubuntu.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-23T05:09:48Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269899
       
  • Building social work capacity in Ukraine in times of war: The role of
           global social work engagement

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      Authors: Nataliia Gusak, Viktor Burlaka, Aytakin Huseynli, Cindy Sousa, Myrna McNitt, James Martin; Viktor Burlaka, Aytakin Huseynli, Cindy Sousa, Myrna McNitt, James Martin
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-22T12:21:10Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269733
       
  • A systematic review of cultural competence educational techniques in
           social work education

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      Authors: Jaclyn M Williams, Eunyoung Lee; Eunyoung Lee
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 the literature into proposed models for cultural competence education and specific techniques for teaching. This study sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in fostering cultural competence among social work students and emphasizes the imperative role this skill plays in promoting racial equality and social justice.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-22T12:10:42Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269769
       
  • Toward development and validation of a child maltreatment pictorial card
           tool

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      Authors: Rachel Lev-Wiesel, Nava Weiner, Bussakorn Binson; Nava Weiner, Bussakorn Binson
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 Dissociation Questionnaire and child history files. Known-group validity was achieved by comparing study variables, experiences, and memory recall disclosed through the pictorial cards. The findings revealed significant differences between the groups: abused children reported more negative experiences associated with memories and higher misperceptions of positive situations than controls.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-21T05:00:53Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267799
       
  • Thinking beyond the stomach: Fixing social work’s food aid provision
           in displaced environments

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      Authors: Zaldy C Collado; Philippines
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 welfare services have to think ‘beyond the stomach’ and reinvent their food assistance. The article therefore contributes by addressing food aid issues within social work practice and social care policy and urges those responsible to do better.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-14T05:26:39Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269797
       
  • Cultural adaptation of a trauma-informed mind-body intervention for
           survivors of human trafficking

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      Authors: Laura Cordisco Tsai, Sophie Namy, Carmina Charmaine G Domingo, Catherine Carlson; Sophie Namy, Carmina Charmaine G Domingo, Catherine Carlson
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 community mental health interventions. This Voices from Practice piece provides guidance to social workers regarding an intentional and client-centered approach to adaptation of interventions across cultural contexts.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-12T06:36:17Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269661
       
  • Social work and management: Interdisciplinary education from an
           international perspective in South America

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      Authors: Magdalena Calderón-Orellana, María Alejandra Inostroza, Paula Miranda Sánchez, Jorge Farah Ojeda; María Alejandra Inostroza, Paula Miranda Sánchez, Jorge Farah OjedaPontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-12T06:34:17Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267806
       
  • Bridging the gaps in service delivery: Using social audit as tool of
           social work practice – Insights from short-term training course

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      Authors: Sudhir Maske, Sanjoy Roy, Sharlin Sara Thomas; Sanjoy Roy, Sharlin Sara Thomas
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-12T06:31:58Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267801
       
  • Rethinking clinical empathy: The relevance of empathy affect in child
           welfare work in Chile

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      Authors: Natalia Ruiz-Junco, Javiera Garcia-Meneses; Javiera Garcia-Meneses
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 of data collected in Chile, this article reveals that child welfare workers establish dynamic empathic connections via ‘Empathy Affect’. The study underscores the importance of affective dimensions in social work practice and policy design.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-10T05:16:47Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267885
       
  • A closer look at Thailand’s COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the
           health and education of children with invisible disabilities

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      Authors: Tavee Cheausuwantavee, Ratirot Chansomdee; Ratirot Chansomdee
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-09T05:25:33Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241269788
       
  • Psychological distress, work–family conflict and family life
           satisfaction: A quantitative study of social workers in the UK

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      Authors: Selwyn Stanley, Ciaran Murphy, Rachel Brougham, Carly Richardson; Ciaran Murphy, Rachel Brougham, Carly Richardson
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 variables. It was seen that family life satisfaction partially mediated the effects of depression on the manifestation of work-to-family conflict. Social work organisations need to introduce measures to enhance work–life balance, reduce psychological distress and promote the well-being of social work practitioners.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-07T05:36:46Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267882
       
  • Digital social work

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      Authors: Antonio López-Peláez, Soňa Kalenda Vávrová, Alice Gojová, Amaya Erro-Garcés, Rafael Acebes Valentín; Soňa Kalenda Vávrová, Alice Gojová, Amaya Erro-Garcés, Rafael Acebes Valentín
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      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 of digital social work, the challenges faced in digitalized societies, and the broadening of the debate on digital divide, which goes beyond access issues, and focuses on what is now considered a key challenge for social welfare: digital vulnerability.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-08-06T05:02:01Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241267804
       
  • Social work and mutuality

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      Authors: Yasufumi Kochi, Teruo Yokoi; Teruo Yokoi
      Abstract: International Social Work, Ahead of Print.
      The faculty students are required to interview their grandparents about a month after starting at the university. Embracing the ‘not-knowing’ attitude in social work allows for better relationships with clients as students are brought closer to the world in which the client lives.
      Citation: International Social Work
      PubDate: 2024-06-12T06:23:05Z
      DOI: 10.1177/00208728241256581
       
 
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