Showing papers in "Journal of Social Service Research in 2018"
TL;DR: In the United States, sex trafficking victims have been identified at ages across the lifespan but young persons (under age 25) have been found to have unique vulnerabilities as discussed by the authors, and at-risk youth, such a...
Abstract: In the United States, sex trafficking victims have been identified at ages across the lifespan but young persons (under age 25) have been found to have unique vulnerabilities. At-risk youth, such a...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that are potentially objectionable, immoral, or illegal, such as racism, Islamophobia, and sexism, in social science research.
Abstract: Social science research has long been concerned with attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that are potentially objectionable, immoral, or illegal. These types of topics include, for example, racism, a...
25 citations
TL;DR: Medical tourism is a worldwide phenomenon in which patients travel abroad to seek medical treatment as discussed by the authors.Although excellent health service quality of a foreign country has shown to attract more medical tourists, it has not yet been studied in detail.
Abstract: Medical tourism is a worldwide phenomenon in which patients travel abroad to seek medical treatment. Although excellent health service quality of a foreign country has shown to attract more medical...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors contributed to the existing body of research by identifying which participants (n = 248) were most likely to commit drug crimes in drug courts, and found that drug courts have been a key part of the criminal justice system since 1989.
Abstract: Drug courts have been a key part of the criminal justice system since 1989, and this study contributes to the existing body of research by identifying which participants (n = 248) were most likely ...
22 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used an adaptation of the Facilitateto-Teach model to match youth and non-parental adults in positive youth development, using a model through which youth and adults are matched.
Abstract: Youth mentoring is a popular tool in positive youth development, with most programs utilizing a model through which youth and non-parental adults are “matched.” Using an adaptation of the Facilitat...
21 citations
TL;DR: This paper developed campus support programs for former foster youth and homeless college students; however, there are no studies focusing on long-term programs in the college-setting setting w.r.t.
Abstract: Many universities have developed campus support programs for former foster youth and homeless college students; however, there are no studies focusing on long-term programs in the college-setting w...
17 citations
TL;DR: This paper examined whether micro finance, a range of financial instruments such as micro-loans to support micro-enterprises, affects women's participation in house-holing, and found that women participate in householing more than men.
Abstract: This study draws from bargaining theory to examine whether microfinance, a range of financial instruments such as micro-loans to support micro-enterprises, affects women's participation in househol...
16 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the youth program acceptability of two strengths-based programs tailored for SGMY: ASSET (group counseling), and strengths first (care coordination).
Abstract: Strengths-based interventions have potential to improve the wellbeing of sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY). This study examined the youth program acceptability of two strengths-based programs tailored for SGMY: ASSET (group counseling), and strengths first (SF) (care coordination). A mixed-methods approach was applied to secondary data extracted from client files (n = 247). Most participants were aged 15–18 (89%). Gender identities included woman (66%), man (30%), and transgender (<1%). Sexual orientations included bisexual (32%), lesbian (26%), gay (23%), and queer/pansexual (14%). Most participants identified as White, Hispanic (47%), Black, Non-Hispanic (17%), and Hispanic, No other race (19%). Program acceptability was measured using the 11-item Youth Acceptability and Strengths Scale. Quantitative analyses indicate program acceptability was high for SGMY participants and did not significantly differ across program type, gender identity, sexual orientation, or ethnoracial identity. There...
14 citations
TL;DR: The findings of the study supported a statistically significant relationship between perceived social support and HRQOL as well as between perceivedsocial support and treatment adherence, and provided foundation for interventions in improving treatment adherence and theHRQOL.
Abstract: End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney disease constitutes a serious public health problem in the United States. The purpose of this study is to examine the causal relationship of perceiv...
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TL;DR: The purpose of this groundbreaking study was to evaluate outcomes of 482 LGBTQ youth and young adults who received services and supports as mentioned in this paper, and evaluated outcomes of the 482 individuals who participated in the study.
Abstract: The purpose of this groundbreaking study was to evaluate outcomes of 482 LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning) youth and young adults who received services and supports throug...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the role of social networks in the fostering of volunteering as a social activity among older adults was examined, and two different data sources were used: a primary data source and a secondary data source.
Abstract: The aim of this article was to examine the role of social networks in the fostering of volunteering as a social activity among older adults. Two different data sources were used. First, a secondary...
TL;DR: More than 30 million married women in Bangladesh access micro-finance, an empowering anti-poverty tool as mentioned in this paper, with mixed responses from scholars about microfinance's empowering effect.
Abstract: More than 30 million married women in Bangladesh access microfinance, an empowering anti-poverty tool, amidst mixed responses from scholars about microfinance's empowering effect. The present study...
TL;DR: Despite increases in community-based coalitions to address sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), and the coinciding ideological debates surrounding sexual commerce, few studies have been conducted as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Despite increases in community-based coalitions to address sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE), and the coinciding ideological debates surrounding sexual commerce, few studies ...
TL;DR: A synthesized review of randomized controlled trials of I-BMS treatments for PTSD identified acupuncture, meditation, and yoga as high-quality alternative therapeutic practices with promising evidence as effective and safe approaches.
Abstract: Background: A growing interest in integrative body-mind-spirit (I-BMS) approaches to treatment of PTSD has resulted in a significant increase in related research. Method: This study conducted a syn...
TL;DR: The results highlighted the types of stresses that were experienced by the mothers and the coping strategies practiced by these mothers when caring for their disabled children.
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to identify the types of stresses experienced and the coping strategies used by mothers who are responsible for providing care to their chronically ill and disabled chil...
TL;DR: In this paper, post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are reported to emerge in these post-disaster settings, however, the authors focus on lives and properties lost.
Abstract: Recent hurricanes have focused on lives and properties lost, however, additional mental health concerns may emerge in these post-disaster settings. Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are particu...
TL;DR: The authors found that youth with experience in the foster care system are more susceptible to negative outcomes in adulthood due to higher levels of cumulative risk; however, there is little research on perception on perception.
Abstract: Youth with experience in the foster care system are often more susceptible to negative outcomes in adulthood due to higher levels of cumulative risk; however, there is little research on perception...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the relationship between social support, role conflict, and affective commitment, as mediated by job burnout, and found that social support may protect against burnout.
Abstract: Burnout represents a relevant risk for ambulance volunteers. According to the Job Demands-Resources model, role conflict and social support can be considered as antecedents of burnout which, in turn, may lower affective commitment. This study aims to investigate the relationship between social support, role conflict, and affective commitment, as mediated by job burnout. Survey data were collected from 352 Italian volunteers and analyzed using structural equation modeling methods. Social support was confirmed as a protective factor, and role conflict as an antecedent of burnout which, in turn, decreases affective commitment. The relationship between role conflict and affective commitment is mediated by burnout which, on the contrary, does not mediate the effect of social support on affective commitment. Social support may protect against burnout. Because of its positive effects on a personal and an organizational level, affective commitment may be increased raising levels of supervisor support and ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the impact of subsidies on the housing stock and neighborhood choices for families living in poverty in the United States, and present a solution to the problem.
Abstract: Many families living in poverty rely on housing subsidies. Housing subsidies restrict the housing stock and neighborhood choices for families living in poverty. Fortunately neighborhood social cohe...
TL;DR: The recruitment and retention of parents, especially vulnerable parents, in such interventio... as discussed by the authors showed that such interventions are efficacious in reducing child maltreatment and negative child behaviors.
Abstract: Parenting interventions are efficacious in reducing child maltreatment and negative child behaviors, yet the recruitment and retention of parents, especially vulnerable parents, in such interventio...
TL;DR: The negative impact of financial abuse on intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors is well researched (Babcock, Waltz, Jacobson, & Gottman, 1993).
Abstract: The negative impact of financial abuse on intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors is well researched (Babcock, Waltz, Jacobson, & Gottman, 1993), however literature indicating how often s...
TL;DR: Using SPSS's bootstrapping procedures, the authors demonstrates an approach to determining sample size that combines fast (heuristics or rules-of-thumb) and slow (statistical power analysis) think...
Abstract: Using SPSS's bootstrapping procedures, this article demonstrates an approach to determining sample size that combines fast (heuristics or rules-of-thumb) and slow (statistical power analysis) think...
TL;DR: In this article, the economic importance of financial literacy among individuals necessitates policy intervention, which is a prerequisite for strategies to improve financial literacy, and the authors propose a framework to estimate financial literacy.
Abstract: The economic importance of financial literacy among individuals necessitates policy intervention. Estimation of financial literacy is a prerequisite for strategies to improve financial literacy. Th...
TL;DR: In this paper, the transition from an institution to a stable independent way of living is discussed, and the transition is not without difficulties as it turns out, as the authors point out.
Abstract: People living in an institution will leave this residential context one day and have to proceed to a stable independent way of living This transition is not without difficulties as it turn
TL;DR: A systematic literature review on child sexual abuse and ethnic minority communities was conducted to help address the current gap in knowledge in the area as mentioned in this paper, where the authors reported on one explor...
Abstract: A systematic literature review on child sexual abuse (CSA) and ethnic minority communities was conducted to help address the current gap in knowledge in the area. This article reports on one explor...
TL;DR: However, increased governance of the public sector and welfare state has caused a reform, which... as mentioned in this paper emphasizes the need for reflection in complex, dynamic practices, like social work, which is not always easy to do.
Abstract: Previous research emphasizes the need for reflection in complex, dynamic practices, like social work.However, increased governance of the public sector and welfare state has caused a reform, which ...
TL;DR: In residential care, children and young people in residential care may have experienced or may experience various difficult, life-threatening events, such as neglect, abuse, or violence and maltreatment known a
Abstract: Children and young people in residential care may have experienced or may experience various difficult, life-threatening events, such as neglect, abuse, or violence and maltreatment known a
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate foster family care to better understand the unique care-giving context and to understand motivation, family functioning, and indivisibility of foster families.
Abstract: The aim of this paper was to investigate foster family care to better understand this unique care-giving context. The research objective was to understand motivation, family functioning, and indivi...
TL;DR: In this article, a cross-sectional study investigated how fathers' perception of social workers' attitude and practice skills was associated with fathers' understanding and confidence with regard to completing the case plan goals.
Abstract: The importance of fathers' involvement in their children's lives is irrefutable. Supportive, warm, and positive involvement of fathers leads to children being well-adjusted. Indeed, involved fathers positively influence their children's cognitive ability, social behavior, psychological well-being, and educational achievement. For children in foster care, when fathers are involved they have significantly shorter stays in foster care than those whose fathers are not involved. For parents to demonstrate fitness to parent they must show the successful completion of goals specified in a case plan that promotes safety and permanence of their child. This cross-sectional study investigated how fathers' perception of social workers' attitude and practice skills was associated with fathers' understanding and confidence with regard to completing the case plan goals. A purposive sample of 56 child welfare-involved fathers completed the Child Welfare Father Involvement Questionnaire. The findings indicated that the more positive fathers perceived social workers' attitude and skills, the greater their understanding about the case plan goals and greater confidence to complete case plan goals. The results were statistically significant. These results have implications for child welfare training to build the social worker-client relationship in a compassionate manner while maintaining a rigorous assessment and monitoring of fathers' parenting capabilities.
TL;DR: In this article, client participation is both a value and a strategy in social work, involving clients in decisions influencing their lives, and the factors encouraging its use by social workers are discussed.
Abstract: Client participation is both a value and a strategy in social work, involving clients in decisions influencing their lives. Nevertheless, the factors encouraging its use by social workers i...