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Treating secondary victims: intervention with the non-offending mother in the incest family
- Author:
- STRAND Virginia C.
- Publisher:
- Sage,|Sage
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 262p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Thousand Oaks, CA
Uses case studies to outline a treatment model for psychotherapy with nonoffending mothers in incest families. Contains chapters on: understanding the impact of incest on the nonoffending mother; gender and countertransference; contextual considerations in the engagement of the mother (including multicultural issues); evaluating the mother and planning for treatment; individual treatment; group treatment; family treatment; case coordination; and working with mothers involved in custody and visitation disputes.
Establishing core competencies, opportunities, roles and expertise for oncology social work
- Authors:
- ZEBRACK Brad, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(4), 2022, pp.1085-1104.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: While oncology social workers are the primary providers of psychosocial services, they vary in what they do and how they work across different cancer care settings. Standards of Practice suggest that there exists a core or universal set of activities and tasks that are grounded in the values and principles of social work and apply across all settings. The purpose of this study was to identify activities that delineate and distinguish Competencies, Opportunities, Roles and Expertise (CORE) for oncology social work. Research was conducted using Concept Mapping, a structured and prescribed approach to collecting, analysing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data while engaging stakeholders in the research process. Findings: An expert panel of oncology social work practitioners, academicians, and leaders in the field (n = 35) generated 91 practice behaviours that were subject to card sorting and ratings of importance. A visual map consisting of six clusters best represented the statistical fit of the data (stress value = 0.18) while maintaining the most meaningful categorization of individual statements. These six domains were as follows: Clinical Assessment and Intervention (38 items; mean importance = 3.31); Professional Advocacy and Political Action (5 items; mean importance = 3.03); Case Management and Care Coordination (16 items; mean importance = 3.02); Patient Education and Advocacy (8 items; mean importance = 2.82); Organizational Support and Service (12 items; mean importance = 2.74); Professional Education (12 items; mean importance = 2.45). Application: These results may inform initiatives related to social work education and training, credentialing and certification, health policy, research and advocacy on behalf of patients, families, communities, and the profession. (Edited publisher abstract)
A systematic review of parenting interventions used by social workers to support vulnerable children.
- Authors:
- VSETECKOVA Jitka, BOYLE Sally, HIGGINS Martyn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(4), 2022, pp.992-1030.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This paper reports on the findings from a systematic review of parenting interventions used by social workers to support vulnerable children in the United Kingdom. The study focused on children from birth to 11 years and 11 months based on Munro's rationale for early intervention. From the 423 papers initially identified, twelve met the inclusion criteria for this review. Four common themes were identified: developing relationships, the effectiveness of parenting interventions, societal impact on families and health and psychological concerns. The importance of effective relationships between parents and social workers was identified as key to effective parental interventions but there was limited evidence of improved outcomes for children despite this. A common factor in the studies was the level of parental deprivation which in many cases was associated with a range of mental health issues frequently seen in association with drug and alcohol abuse and domestic violence. The review identified a number of successful outcomes across a range of parenting interventions. However, what was surprising was the limited input from the children themselves within this review. Applying our findings to practice, the authors recommend a number of ways to contribute to the development of parenting interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Child-focused practice in social services for adults in Norway
- Authors:
- KRISTENSEN Kjersti B., LAURITZEN Camilla, REEDTZ Charlotte
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(4), 2022, pp.931-951.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: Children of social service users are at risk for developing mental health problems as well as social and behavioural problems. Social service counselors should therefore be aware of service users' children and provide support for them. In fact, they are obligated by law to consider children's views and their best interests in cases affecting them. Despite this, little is known about social service counselors' child focus in their practice. In this study, self-reported survey data from 93 counselors working for the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) were analyzed to explore their child focus. Findings: Findings suggest that a particular focus on children is no part of common practice among NAV counselors; nor is use or knowledge of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Knowledge and use of the CRC may be a predictor of child-focused practice. The results showed a significant difference of medium effect size between NAV counselors who ask about children and NAV counselors who do not when it comes to knowledge and use of the CRC. Applications: Policy makers and practitioners should utilize NAV's potential as a preventive arena. For NAV counselors to be aware of and support children of social service users they need a stronger focus on children and hence know and use the laws concerning children's rights. Incorporating children's rights into social workers' education and internal training may strengthen the focus on children in NAV counselors' practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Methodical principles and prevention-focused outcomes in professional youth work: a longitudinal analysis
- Authors:
- SONNEVELD Jolanda, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(4), 2022, pp.1056-1084.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Previous research has suggested that professional youth work settings empower socially vulnerable youngsters, strengthening their personal development and social participation. It is expected that youth work can prevent personal and social problems of youngsters, which may have longer term positive social returns. How the underlying methodical way of acting of youth workers contributes to prevention-focused outcomes remains unclear. This article presents a four-wave longitudinal cohort study (16 months) that investigated longitudinal associations between 12 individual methodical principles that youth workers apply in interactions with youngsters and four prevention-focused outcomes: prosocial skills, self-mastery, social network and civic participation. The sample consisted of 1,597 Dutch youngsters with a mean age of 16.5 years (SD = 3.60). Findings: Linear mixed models analysis found that all individual methodical principles were longitudinally associated with one or more outcome. The strongest associations were observed with regard to prosocial skills and civic participation. Depending on the outcome measure, methodical principles seem to be more effective for boys, for youngsters who participate for 3 years or longer in youth work settings and for youngsters between 10 and 19 years old. With regard to the effect of methodical principles on improving self-mastery, 9 of the 12 principles appeared to play no positive role in increasing self-mastery of youngsters. Applications: This study provides youth workers with a better understanding of which methodical principles are positively associated with prevention-focused outcomes as well as reinforcing the evidence-based practice of professional youth work. (Edited publisher abstract)
Aspirations of people with intellectual disabilities living in a care organization
- Authors:
- BENOOT Toon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(4), 2022, pp.1105-1122.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: This article presents the results of a research project involving 10 people with intellectual disabilities concerning their idea of "a good life" in a residential care setting, within a context of personal budgets. We introduce the capability approach as a framework for focusing on the opportunities personal budgets offer for people with intellectual disabilities. We make use of qualitative interviews following a photovoice project in which people with intellectual disabilities documented their lives in order to research what they deem valuable and aspire to. Findings: In the analysis section, we present the elements which the participants identified as limiting and enhancing for imagining their future. From their stories, we learn that their aspirations are nourished by the encounters and social bonds that they engage in within a residential care context. The results make clear that the use of money offers opportunities to elaborate on what is already known and enables the realization of aspirations, while interactions with significant others more often than not encourage participants to explore and try out changes and thus further develop people's set of aspirations. Applications: In drawing the discussion to a close, we explore the implications these stories might have for understanding the role of aspirations in the practice of care and support for people with intellectual disabilities. The findings encourage us to think about a relational pedagogy and to address this in the practices of personal budgets. (Edited publisher abstract)
Parents' views on improving relationships with their social workers
- Author:
- BAGINSKY Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, early cite May 2022,
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: In England, the reason why most families have a social worker is because their children have been identified as having suffered or being at risk of suffering significant harm from abuse or neglect or requiring a statutory service for another need. Research has shown that positive relationships between social workers and families are essential. A study to evaluate Signs of Safety (Sofs) provided the opportunity to explore the quality of this relationship through the perceptions of 270 families who were in contact with children's social care (CSC). Over half were satisfied with the relationship, and many of the remaining families were able to identify what had stood in the way of it developing. Findings: The areas which were of most concern was the high turnover of social workers with the attendant lack of consistency, poor communication, a failure to provide services which families had been promised and the withdrawal of support too soon. Most dissatisfactions stemmed either from parents believing they had not been shown sufficient respect or, that while they had been drawn into a statutory intervention, they had not been provided with sufficient support to address their problems. Application: While some of the difficulties were connected to limited resources and overstretched services, others came about as a result of poor practice. The views expressed by these parents provide the basis for reflection amongst social workers, their managers and strategic leads on how improvements may be achieved and, in doing so, strengthen relationships with parents and potentially reduce future demand. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social workers' approaches to ethical dilemmas
- Authors:
- GOMEZ-GARCIA Rogelio, LUCAS-GARCIA Jezabel, BAYON-CALVO Siro
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(3), 2022, pp.804-823.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: The study objective was the identification of social workers' ethic profiles in their professional interventions. To conduct this pilot study, we used data from a national survey (N = 1071) carried out in Spain. The information was collected through an online questionnaire. Findings: Results show that social workers face a variety of ethical dilemmas in their professional practice. Through exploratory factor analysis, it was revealed that the underlying structure of the questionnaire consisted of three categories: direct service to individuals and families, design and implementation of social welfare policy and programmes and relationships among professional colleagues. Through latent class analysis, four unique social workers' ethical profiles were identified: professionals with minimum incidence of experiencing ethical dilemmas, professionals with low incidence of experiencing ethical dilemmas, professionals with a notable incidence of experiencing ethical dilemmas and, finally, professionals with high incidence of experiencing ethical dilemmas. A third of the social workers in the sample showed a very low probability to be conflicted by ethical dilemmas. Applications: The pilot study is expected to serve as a catalyst for discussion of social workers' ethical conduct and professional practice, to promote professional ethics training and education and to support the development of professional guidelines. (Edited publisher abstract)
Foster parent perspectives on necessary supports for youth and their families departing foster care
- Authors:
- HUSCROFT- D'ANGELO Jacqueline, POLING Daniel, TROUT Alexandra
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(3), 2022, pp.824-843.
- Publisher:
- Sage
More than 50% of children who depart foster care will experience a permanency placement after being involved in the child welfare system. The struggles faced by children and families during the transition into the home and community setting following foster care are well-known and often result in child welfare re-entry. Presently, little is known about preparation for permanency placements or appropriate supports to aide in this critical transition period. This includes understanding the perspectives of key stakeholders such as foster parents, who are essential to the transition. This descriptive study begins to address this need by examining the perspectives of foster parents (N = 60) on: (a) transition planning, (b) the importance of specific supports and services critical during to transition period, and (c) availability of supports during the transition period. Findings: Results indicate that the most frequently addressed areas during transition planning process were family, medical/physical health, and education. Participants rated mental health and safety as the most important supports for youth. Most respondents indicated being unsure about the availability of nearly all supports. However, of those reported as available, safety and mental health supports were identified most often. Application: Findings have practical application for service provision and transition planning for youth and their families departing foster care to permanency placements. Specifically, a continued focus on mental health and an increase in educational supports during the transition process. These are discussed in depth as well as implications for practice. Limitations and future research are also presented. (Edited publisher abstract)
The impact of COVID-19 quarantine measures on the mental health of families
- Authors:
- GHARAIBEH Fakir Al, GIBSON Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work, 22(3), 2022, pp.655-673.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Summary: COVID-19 is shaping all aspects of life throughout the world. The unexpected number of people who have been infected with and died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is evidence that the pandemic has affected families and societies. The strong shock wave that has resulted in the international response has focused more on medical rather than psychosocial interventions. Little has been written or studied about the impact of COVID-19 on families. This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on the mental health of families. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews with Jordanian families through snowball sampling. Findings: The results show that 20 interviewees described varied and new experiences. Many of the families we interviewed displayed symptoms of mental health problems, including disrupted sleep patterns, changes in eating habits, excessive digital media use, anxiety, depression, excessive smoking, stomach aches, bedwetting among children, and persistent headaches. The study also demonstrated the psychological stress partners felt during the lockdown due to their worries about job security. They also communicated their hope that renewed family commitments might bring more stability to their relationships. During the lockdown, family members spent more time together, and it became harder to conceal any issues from each other. Applications: The findings of this research demonstrate a critical need for social workers, and it is hoped that future legislation will include a role for social workers in various fields of crisis. Moreover, social workers should encourage families to ask for intervention to overcome the long-term effects that may result from COVID-19. (Edited publisher abstract)