Showing papers in "Journal of Technology in Human Services in 2019"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors studied the engagement of LGBTQ+ youth with communities and resources that may be relevant to their health and well-being, and found that they are at increased risk for negative outcomes.
Abstract: LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.) youth are at increased risk for negative outcomes. Yet little is known about their engagement with communities and resources that may ameli...
46 citations
TL;DR: In this article, VR-based testing, training, teaching, and treatment for clinical research, assessment, and intervention tools is discussed. But the authors focus on the development of innovative clinical research and assessment tools.
Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers new opportunities for the development of innovative clinical research, assessment, and intervention tools. VR-based testing, training, teaching, and treatment...
19 citations
TL;DR: The following theoretical discussion draws on the example of the MAEWIN project to explore the challenges of using big data when developing decision support systems in the context of social work.
Abstract: Nowadays, big data analytics are increasingly replacing human decision-making processes in practice fields. In the welfare context, however, they are still being explored only marginally. The follo...
19 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors report on findings from a study with recently qualified social workers on the use of social media in their practice, drawn from a broader study of social workers.
Abstract: This article reports on findings from a study with recently qualified social workers on the use of social media in their practice. The findings reported here are drawn from a broader study ...
14 citations
TL;DR: The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) identified 12 Grand Challenges of social work to unify the profession with focused research, practice and policy applications as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) identified 12 Grand Challenges of Social Work to unify the profession with focused research, practice and policy applications for the...
14 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions for anxiety disorders and found that there are no existing standards and best practices to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of VR interventions.
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising technological intervention for anxiety disorders. However, there are no existing standards and best practices to evaluate the effectiveness of enviro...
13 citations
TL;DR: According to the theory of experiential learning, ideal learning happens in contexts that offer concrete experiences and active experimentation alongside abstract and reflective learning as mentioned in this paper, which is the case in our work.
Abstract: According to the theory of experiential learning, ideal learning happens in contexts that offer concrete experiences and active experimentation alongside abstract and reflective learning. Bloom’s T...
13 citations
TL;DR: The Social Work, Education, and Social Development Conference (SWEDC) was held at the Royal Dublin Society Conference Center in Dublin, Ireland from July 3-5, 2018 as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: This keynote address was delivered at the Social Work, Education, and Social Development Conference. The conference was held July 3–5, 2018 at the Royal Dublin Society Conference Center in ...
13 citations
TL;DR: This approach represents an automatable and scalable solution that could help merge data from two disparate sources and share integrated data is the first step in systematically improving health outcomes for children in protective custody.
Abstract: There are 427,000 children in protective custody in the United States. A lack of integration between the child welfare data system and electronic health record systems complicates the communication...
11 citations
TL;DR: Qualitative interviews were conducted to gather feedback to improve a brief alcohol intervention provided to suicidal adolescents during psychiatric hospitalization, and to develop a mHealth tool to extend care after discharge.
Abstract: Mobile health (mHealth) tools that supplement inpatient psychiatric care can maintain and enhance intervention effects following hospitalization. Adolescents hospitalized following a suicidal event...
10 citations
TL;DR: An overview of the state of virtual reality applications in human service provision, potential gaps to be addressed by research in the future, and the development of AI based interactive sequences that may boost use presence are provided.
Abstract: “Virtual Reality” interventions in human services may include 360° video, augmented reality, mixed reality, and fully immersive 3-dimensional virtual reality simulations. A variety of appli...
TL;DR: The Rediscovering Social Work Leaders Project (RSLP) as discussed by the authors is a project that digitizes 6 oral histories from an extensive, cross Canada, oral history project undertaken by Karen Hill (Principal Investigator).
Abstract: The Rediscovering Social Work Leaders Project undertakes the digitization of 6 oral histories from an extensive, cross Canada, oral history project undertaken by Karen Hill (Principal Investigator)...
TL;DR: The authors examined adoptive parent perception of online support groups within areas of child welfare, namely post-adoptive services, and found that the research in this area has not kept pace.
Abstract: Despite the use of online support groups within areas of child welfare, namely postadoptive services, research in this area has not kept pace. This study examined adoptive parent perception...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the initial phase of a user-centered, inductive process for informing the development of a smartphone application (app) to complement an in-person trauma-focused knowledge an...
Abstract: This article describes the initial phase of a user-centered, inductive process for informing the development of a smartphone application (app) to complement an in-person trauma-focused knowledge an...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore ethical use of technology in social work practice, and propose a framework to train field educators to prepare students for the competent and ethical uses of technology.
Abstract: Given the growing importance of technology in social work practice, field educators need to prepare students for the competent and ethical use of technology. This article explores ethical c...
TL;DR: Analysis of variance, Post-Hoc Tukey, and chi-square analyses indicated that the tech-enhanced condition showed better implementation using scoreboards than the in person, while similar in game length; highlighting the promise of technology in capacity building.
Abstract: This demonstration study explored the use of connected technologies in a continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach to implementing evidence-based practices in after-school Focus group
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe how a national social work education research project constructed a taxonomy of educational terms and used database and data visualization softwaredefined concepts. But they do not discuss the use of data visualization techniques.
Abstract: This is a methodological article describing how a national social work education research project constructed a taxonomy of educational terms and used database and data visualization softwa...
TL;DR: The cost of textbooks is problematic for many students at American colleges as prices have increased by 140% in almost two decades (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The cost of textbooks is problematic for many students at American colleges as prices have increased by 140% in almost two decades (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). This economic injustice causes ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the development of a personalized learning approach to human services online education that utilizes a learning camera as a metaphorical tool for undergraduate studi cation.
Abstract: This article describes the development of a personalized learning approach to human services online education that utilizes a “learning camera” as a metaphorical tool for undergraduate stud...
TL;DR: It is posits that regular, considered, and varied posts offer a level of support and affirmation for the caring role that has a large reach, is cost effective, and represents an effective quasi-social work intervention.
Abstract: Social media has a role in the lives of many family carers. We present a case study of Facebook (FB) use in Care Alliance Ireland, a small Irish not-for-profit carer support organization. I...
TL;DR: It can be concluded that the use of mobile technologies can be beneficial in a range of human services practice settings for both professionals and clients and, therefore, requires more attention from the academic field to focus on this relatively new but promising theme.
Abstract: Information and communications technologies (ICTs) in human services are on the rise and raise concerns about their place and impact on the daily activities of professionals and clients. This article describes a study in which a social mobile application was developed for job coaches and employees and implemented in a pilot phase. The aim of the mobile application was to provide a better communication between employees and their job coaches and to provide more up-to-date information about the organization. The application consisted of a personal web environment and app with vacancies, personal news, events, tips, and promotions. A qualitative methodology was used in the form of focus groups and in-depth interviews. The results of this study show that the participants are partly positive about the social mobile application. It can be concluded that the use of mobile technologies can be beneficial in a range of human services practice settings for both professionals and clients and, therefore, requires more attention from the academic field to focus on this relatively new but promising theme.