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A study of successful applicants’ views of a social work admissions process
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Jim, CAMPBELL Anne, DAS Chaitali
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 13(4), 2013, pp.382-399.
- Publisher:
- Sage
There are substantial variations in the way that applicants are selected for social work programmes in the UK and across the world. This article begins by reviewing the literature in this field, revealing debates about how effective and reliable are methods of assessment used during admission processes. It then describes a cross-sectional survey of new social work applicants (n = 203) to two programme providersn in Northern Ireland, describing demographic characteristics and their experiences of the admissions process. A number of themes emerged from two sets of findings. There were variations in demographic characteristics, particularly in terms of gender and religion. Most students were satisfied with admissions processes, and there were some differences in views about the methods used. The article concludes by describing changes to the admissions system that were partly informed by the study. The article acknowledges the expected bias in the methodology, given that successful applicants were surveyed and not those who were not successful. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health social work and the troubles in Northern Ireland: a study of practitioner experiences
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Jim, MCCRYSTAL Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 5(2), August 2005, pp.173-190.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The authors describe the first survey used to test some of the assumptions which exist in the literature on the impact of the Troubles on social work in Northern Ireland. An 87-item questionnaire was applied to a range of social work staff currently working in, or associated with, mental health settings. One hundred and one questionnaires were returned: it is estimated that this represented over 70 per cent of mental health social workers in Northern Ireland. The design of the questionnaire elicited both qualitative and quantitative data. The findings reveal a workforce with complex religious and national identities and many of the respondents have experienced relatively high levels of Troubles-related incidents whilst carrying out their duties in a variety of organizational and geographical settings. High proportions of respondents received minimal agency support and training to equip them to deal with Troubles-related problems faced by them during this period. The authors conclude that the profession and employing agencies should pay greater attention to past and present effects of the Troubles on social work practice and develop appropriate strategies for supporting, training and resourcing staff in this neglected area.
Living alone with dementia: a case study approach to understanding risk
- Authors:
- GILMOUR Helen, GIBSON Faith, CAMPBELL Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 2(3), October 2003, pp.403-420.
- Publisher:
- Sage
As the number of people with dementia is increasing alongside the social trend of a greater proportion of the population living on their own, this article seeks to explore a number of issues arising from these circumstances. It summarizes a qualitative study of ten people with dementia who live alone in their own homes. The views of these individuals, their families and care staff, GPs, district nurses and social workers are described and analysed, providing insights into the different perceptions of risk. The findings and discussion highlight issues relating to assessing and managing risk and problems and opportunities related to living alone with dementia. In this study no incidents of major harm were reported and daily contact with others was considerable. However, resources and support are needed to enable professionals, families and people with dementia to achieve a sense of shared negotiated responsibility for risk taking.
People with dementia in a rural community : issues of prevalence and community care policy
- Authors:
- GILMOUR Helen, GIBSON Failth, CAMPBELL Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 2(2), June 2003, pp.245-263.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This local study, a follow-up to one carried out 10 years earlier, focuses on prevalence rates and living circumstances of 435 people with dementia residing in a rural county in Northern Ireland. The cross-disciplinary, collaborative nature of the research process and the impact of community care policy and variation in place of residence over a decade are discussed. The advantages to be gained by carrying out similar pieces of local research are highlighted.
Child care social inclusion and urban regeneration
- Authors:
- SCOTT Gill, CAMPBELL Jim, BROWN Usha
- Journal article citation:
- Critical Social Policy, 22(2), May 2002, pp.226-246.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article examines the background to and the implications of the adoption of child care as part of national and local social inclusion policies in the UK. It suggests that while the incorporation of child care into urban regeneration strategy holds the potential to reduce the barriers to labour market involvement by mothers in low-income households, less positive effects are also identifiable. Interim findings are used to illustrate that the commodification of care within economic regeneration policies establishes care work as low-paid, insecure employment. It concludes by arguing that a more critical evaluation of both the social and economic aspects of child care in area regeneration and social inclusion policies is needed.
Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder: the psychological sequelae of bloody Sunday and the response of state services
- Authors:
- HAYES Patrick, CAMPBELL Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 10(6), November 2000, pp.705-720.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes the political context of health and social care services in Northern Ireland at a time of intense social conflict. Concepts from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other relevant international psychological literature were used to study the experience of the Bloody Sunday families, victims of a traumatic event that happened in Derry in January 1972. Results reports alongside some evidence that families had not received services that may have helped resolve the trauma. The authors note that new services planned as a result of the current peace process may offer social workers and other professionals new ways to address the unmet needs of people traumatised by the Troubles.