Showing papers in "International Social Work in 2021"
TL;DR: The current theme for the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development (GAWSDSSD) as mentioned in this paper represents the highest level of global messaging within the social work profession for the years 2020-20.
Abstract: Ubuntu is the current theme for the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development and represents the highest level of global messaging within the social work profession for the years 2020–20...
26 citations
TL;DR: Social workers not only help service users, they also help each other, and they know the group as a space through which opportunities to give and receive help multiply In Italy, the initiative ‘So
Abstract: Social workers not only help service users, they also help each other, and they know the group as a space through which opportunities to give and receive help multiply In Italy, the initiative ‘So
25 citations
TL;DR: In this article, it is well acknowledged that social workers encounter a considerable amount of work stress, besides dealing with service users in complex life situations, social workers in India work in a context...
Abstract: It is well acknowledged that social workers encounter a considerable amount of work stress. Besides dealing with service users in complex life situations, social workers in India work in a context ...
23 citations
TL;DR: Racial discrimination against people of Chinese and other Asian ethnicities has risen sharply in number and severity globally during the COVID-19 pandemic as discussed by the authors, and this rise has been especially rapid and severe.
Abstract: Racial discrimination against people of Chinese and other Asian ethnicities has risen sharply in number and severity globally amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise has been especially rapid and sev...
20 citations
TL;DR: The authors considered how social work could be challenged in Africa, given the colonial heritage of the remedial or casework model, drawing on the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abstract: Social work is challenged in Africa, given the colonial heritage of the remedial or casework model. Drawing on the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this article considers how social work could be...
19 citations
TL;DR: The final document adopted at the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) General Assemblies in 2020 is as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: This is the final document adopted at the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) General Assemblies in 2020. The updat...
18 citations
TL;DR: The global COVID-19 pandemic situation has shown the vulnerability of the population and Spain has been one of the most affected countries, given the health, social and economic repercussions as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The global COVID-19 pandemic situation has shown the vulnerability of the population. Spain has been one of the most affected countries, given the health, social and economic repercussions. Being r...
17 citations
TL;DR: In Ghana, child neglect incidents are the most frequent cases reported to the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana and therefore, an effective approach to inform practice decisions to curb the numbers is of gr...
Abstract: Child neglect incidents are the most frequent cases reported to the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana. Therefore, an effective approach to inform practice decisions to curb the numbers is of gr...
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic in African countries are discussed, drawing on direct observation and interaction with regular citizens, and they note that the global contagion has amplifi...
Abstract: Drawing on direct observation and interaction with regular citizens this article discusses the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic in African countries. It notes that the global contagion has amplifi...
15 citations
TL;DR: This paper explored factors of outward migration and the factors that drive migrants to return to their countries of origin, and recruited participants at transit centers in Niger, where all participants were recruited at transit centres in Niger.
Abstract: In our work, we explored factors of outward migration and the factors that drive migrants to return to their countries of origin. All participants were recruited at transit centers in Niger. Interv...
13 citations
TL;DR: A phenomenological Australian study explored how the professional identities of newly qualified social workers are fostered and/or eroded during the first 12 months of their working career as mentioned in this paper, and found that the professional identity of new social workers is severely damaged during their training.
Abstract: This article discusses findings from a phenomenological Australian study exploring how the professional identities of newly qualified social workers are fostered and/or eroded during the first 12 m...
TL;DR: The role of the social work professional in the 21st century is to recognize human rights in their daily practice as mentioned in this paper, and they should focus on challenging the structural societal conditions that diminish human rights.
Abstract: The role of the social work professional in the 21st century is to recognize human rights in their daily practice. They should focus on challenging the structural societal conditions that diminish ...
TL;DR: The Latin American indigenous knowledge paradigm of buen vivir (living well) encapsulates an equilibrium of rights of people and nature, with a "solidarity economy" emphasising equities, equality, and equality as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The Latin American indigenous knowledge paradigm of buen vivir (‘living well’) encapsulates an equilibrium of rights of people and nature, with a ‘solidarity economy’ emphasising equities, equality...
TL;DR: This paper used 30 semi-structured interviews with African migrants in Western Australia to investigate resettlement stress among migrants in Australia and how migrants manage stress, and found that migrants were more stressed out than other migrants.
Abstract: This research investigates resettlement stress among African migrants in Australia and how migrants manage stress The research used 30 semi-structured interviews with African migrants in Western A
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the plight of grassroots under the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been in the third wave from mid-July 2020 to mid-August 2019.
Abstract: This short article presents the plight of grassroots under the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been in the third wave from mid-July 2020. Like in many other places, the outbreak has caused economic do...
TL;DR: Investigation of relationships between care responsibilities and emotional exhaustion, and the mediation effects of self-care on people in their 50s through 70s who provide care to multiple family members including children and elderly parents or relatives suggests that attention to self- care may reduce emotional exhaustion among caregivers in this older age group.
Abstract: The number of informal caregivers over the age of 50 who care for multiple family members including children and elderly relatives – a practice termed ‘double care’ – has steadily increased in Asia...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of migration and present an original argument as to the imperatives for social work, arguing that global forced migration rates are the highest since World War II.
Abstract: Global forced migration rates are the highest since World War II. This article presents an overview of migration and presents an original argument as to the imperatives for social work. First, glob...
TL;DR: In this paper, it is highlighted in some parts of the world that several professionals, including social workers, are involved in interventions against COVID-19. This, however, appears not to be so in Nigeria, as...
Abstract: It is highlighted in some parts of the world that several professionals, including social workers, are involved in interventions against COVID-19. This, however, appears not to be so in Nigeria, as...
TL;DR: Findings revealed that PMTCT services in the study area had setbacks owing to facility-based inefficiencies, low-level awareness and-coverage of the services at the grass-roots level, weak social support and cultural/religious beliefs, among others.
Abstract: Low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, are often associated with poor health outcomes, such as the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/A...
TL;DR: This article examined the historical development of knowledge in social work supervision and highlighted the process and details involved in the development of social work knowledge in the context of social welfare supervision, focusing on research studies and journal articles.
Abstract: This article draws on research studies and journal articles to examine the historical development of knowledge in social work supervision. The findings highlight the process and details involved in...
TL;DR: In this article, social work has historically engaged in pioneering interventions to improve the financial well-being of people, and India is an interesting case as it has the highest number of unbanked people on one s...
Abstract: Social work has historically engaged in pioneering interventions to improve the financial well-being of people. India is an interesting case as it has the highest number of unbanked people on one s...
TL;DR: In response to the rapidly growing demand for elderly care service in China, rational allocation of limited resources and improvement of public satisfaction have become one of the urgent problems t... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In response to the rapidly growing demand for elderly care service in China, rational allocation of limited resources and improvement of public satisfaction have become one of the urgent problems t...
TL;DR: Authoritarian populism that fosters deep hate of ‘Others' and a desire for obedience and order, has attacked the fundamental principles of social work and democracy during the global health crisis.
Abstract: Authoritarian populism that fosters deep hate of ‘Others’ and a desire for obedience and order, has attacked the fundamental principles of social work and democracy. During the global health crisis...
TL;DR: The authors investigates how refugees' narratives of parental practices can be explored and conceptualized, and discusses existing research approaches are critically discussed. Interviews are carried out with p... and p....
Abstract: This article investigates how refugees’ narratives of parental practices can be explored and conceptualised. Existing research approaches are critically discussed. Interviews are carried out with p...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarise research findings about the use of assessment frameworks, that is, structured models that guide information collection and decision making in child pro-grams, and their primary aim of this study is to summarise the research findings.
Abstract: The primary aim of this study is to summarise research findings about the use of assessment frameworks, that is, structured models that guide information collection and decision making in child pro...
TL;DR: In this article, critical ethnography is conducted to uncover areas of oppression with a desire to listen to the voices of the oppressed in an effort to empower, and this method can highlight strengths to build upon to...
Abstract: Critical ethnography is conducted to uncover areas of oppression with a desire to listen to the voices of the oppressed in an effort to empower. This method can highlight strengths to build upon to...
TL;DR: In the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, older adults are particularly excluded from in-person society as discussed by the authors, and older adults' self-perceptions and external perceptio...
Abstract: During the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, older adults are particularly excluded from in-person society. This essay presents current discussions around self-perceptions and external perceptio...
TL;DR: As the Global Agenda for Social Work continues to be promoted and moves forward, so does the desire to use innovation in the development, evolution and improvement of practice internationally as discussed by the authors. But this is not always the case.
Abstract: As the Global Agenda for Social Work continues to be promoted and moves forward, so does the desire to use innovation in the development, evolution and improvement of practice internationally. Usin...
TL;DR: While there have been many studies that elucidate the extent of human suffering in Afghanistan, there has been no formal study of what it means to be psychologically and socially well as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: While there have been many studies that elucidate the extent of human suffering in Afghanistan, there has been no formal study of what it means to be psychologically and socially well. This article...
TL;DR: The authors explores the lived experiences of refugees who part of the U.S. government's "refugee repatriation" program. But, their work is limited to the United States.
Abstract: Against a global backdrop of anti-refugee discourse, governments are increasingly paying refugees to repatriate. This critical ethnographic study explores the lived experiences of refugees who part...