Social work community services provided by community development and social work centers: A comparative study of the perception and self-reporting of social work-educated and non-social work-educated professionals in Saudi Arabia

Bargawi, Khalid Yousef The Ohio State University 2002 해외박사(DDOD)

This research explores the social work community services provided by community development and social work centers in Saudi Arabia. It is a comparative study of the perception and self-reporting of social work-educated professionals (n = 19) and non-social work-educated professionals (n = 87) in Saudi Arabia working at community development and social work centers. This population study focuses on the five regions in Saudi Arabia: Central, Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern regions. The researcher distributed an on-location self administration questionnaire to each of the 106 employed staff members (Central = 30, Western = 37, Eastern = 15, Northern = 14 and Southern = 10) who practice social work in 24 centers (7 social work centers and 17 community development centers) to examine their perceptions about social work and community development. There were only 19 staff members who had a social work degree, while 87 had a non-social work degree. The researcher achieved a 100% return rate. The most interesting finding of this study is that social work-educated and nonsocial work-educated staff members were similar in terms of their practice of social work skills and activities, and there was no significant difference between their models of social work intervention, primary methods to gather information, and their identification of community needs approach.

THE WINSLOW PROJECT: A COMMUNITY-BASED FIELD-INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

JENNINGS, MYLO GENE THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 1999 해외박사(DDOD)

Social work education, training, and practice are discussed within the context of an alternative experimental group-block field experience. It is hypothesized that this type of training can provide positive learning experiences for social work students, can be beneficial in helping build strong communities, and produce highly qualified community oriented social work practitioners. The process of the group-block field placement is the setting for testing this hypothesis. Also theoretical constructs for this research are postulated, through which, transpersonal theory is described and presented as appropriate for analysis of the data produced through the methods described. Learning community practice skills while living as a micro community as related to social work education, training, practice, and research is also discussed. Two groups of first-year Master of Social Work (MSW) students (N = 21) are the focus of analysis for this study. Seven students participated in the first year of the project June to August 1997 and 14 students participated in the second year of the project June to August 1998. The value of this type of training to social work is presented and related to the experience of the students involved. Through the study the overall impact of this type of experience related to social work education is considered. The quality and result of the field experience is a subsidiary focus though as indicated, the units of analysis are the student's as they experience community building. A general focus for this research is grounded in the concept that the scope of the social work profession includes theoretical frameworks from various disciplines and paradigms including but not limited to, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and political science. This phenomenon helps define the profession of social work in such a way as to create an eclectic or interdisciplinary context for social work education and practice. The results indicate that changes are needed in curriculum for schools of social work. The development and provision of community practice programs or concentrations is timely for the social work profession. Schools of social work need to place greater emphasis on social work practice in communities. It is community practice that will provide the interventions at the level where significant change can occur.

(A) Study of the Localisation of Postmodern Educational Social Work in China

심용 동아대학교 국제전문대학원 2024 국내박사

A Study of the Localisation of Postmodern Educational Social Work in China Shen, Yong Dept. of International Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea As social change and modernisation continue to accelerate, Chinese society is facing many problems, among which mental health is receiving increasing attention. In response to mental health problems, this study aims to propose new development concepts and paths through the localisation of postmodern educational social work, providing a useful exploration of mental health services in Chinese schools. At the same time, it explores the trend and practice of the localisation of postmodern educational social work in China, with a view to providing theoretical and practical reference for the research and development of school mental health service system in China. This study adopts the literature research method, systematic analysis method, and combines the multidisciplinary theories of social work, psychology, and education to conduct the analysis and research. The thesis is divided into six chapters, of which: Chapter 1 is the introduction, which introduces the significance of the study and the research methodology; Chapter 2 combs through the process of the formation and evolution of postmodern education theories, in which the key words include constructive postmodernism, cooperation and dialogue, and reflexive practice, etc.; Chapter 3 elaborates on the experience and inspiration of the postmodern educational social work in Western countries and China; Chapter 4 specifically analyses the postmodern educational social work in mental health Chapter 4 specifically analyses postmodern educational social work practice methods in mental health services, involving casework, group work, and community work; Chapter 5 introduces the application of postmodern educational social work's Chinese localised research and development results to mental health service practice, including home-school-medical-social-police casework models, teacher, parent, and student group work interventions, and community work support for anorexic and struggling students; and Chapter 6 provides a summary of the full text and an outlook. This study found that the development of localised research on postmodern educational social work in China has been diversified, systematic and specific, which can provide new theoretical support and practical paths for mental health services for Chinese students. However, there are still some problems and challenges, including imperfections in related policies and systems, a low degree of interdisciplinary integration, and insufficient talent training and professional development. Due to the relative lag in the development of social work in China, the training mechanism and system for related personnel need to be further improved, and the quality and capacity of social workers are difficult to compare with their foreign counterparts, leading to the inadequacy of social work services in post-modern education. Deficiencies in the construction of social work service systems: China's social work system still lacks institutional and professional norms, the development of relevant institutions and social organisations is slow, and the careers and interests of social workers are insufficiently protected. Based on the above problems and challenges, the article puts forward corresponding targeted countermeasures and suggestions, summarises the significance and challenges of postmodern educational social work in Chinese students' mental health education, and proposes future research directions and improvement measures. Meanwhile, in order to further promote the practice of post-modern educational social work mental health services, there is a need to strengthen the formulation of relevant policies and investment of resources, improve the professionalism and competence of teachers, and enhance the synergy between schools, families and communities. In addition, more empirical research is needed to accumulate practical experience and provide theoretical and practical support for the improvement and development of the model. Postmodern educational social work faces many problems and dilemmas in the process of localisation in China, but at the same time has important prospects and development potential. Through reasonable strategies and means, postmodern educational social work mental health services in China will be effectively enhanced. To this end, in the future, it is necessary to further strengthen the construction of policies and regulations, improve interdisciplinary integration, actively carry out systematic training and talent cultivation, and create a social environment conducive to the development of mental health services. Keywords: Postmodern Education, Social Work, Localisation in China, Mental Health Services, Development Trends

Human rights practice in social work: A rights-based framework & two new measures

McPherson, Jane The Florida State University 2015 해외박사(DDOD)

In this dissertation, the author proposes a definition for rights-based practice in social work as practice that sees through a human rights lens, employs human rights methods, and aims towards human rights goals. Beyond the definition, a theoretically-grounded framework for Human Rights Practice in Social Work (HRPSW) is derived from the existing literature, and then measures of core HRPSW--human rights lens in social work and human rights methods in social work --are validated using survey research methods and factor analysis. The scales were validated using survey methodology on a sample of 1,014 Florida Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Factor analysis confirmed a two-factor, 11-item model for Human Rights Lens in Social Work (HRLSW) scale, consisting of two subscales, Clients are seen as experiencing rights violations, and Social problems are seen as rights violations. In Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), a respecified model (allowing one error covariance) fit the data very well. All of the fit indices were within their critical values (chi2/df ratio = 1.5; CFI =.99; TLI =.99; RMSEA =.03; SRMR =.03). For the Human Rights Methods in Social Work (HRMSW), factor analysis confirmed a suite of eight inter-related scales: (1) participation (5 items); (2) nondiscrimination (6 items); (3) strengths-based perspective (5 items); (4) micro/macro integration (6 items); (5) capacity-building (5 items); (6) community & interdisciplinary collaboration (5 items); (7) activism (5 items); and (8) accountability (6 items). Again, CFA confirmed a good fit between the respecified model (allowing eight error covariances) and the data (chi2/df ratio = 2.9; CFI =.91; TLI =.90; RMSEA =.04; SRMR =.07). This definition, the framework, and the accompanying measures can all be used by social workers, educators, and researchers to assert social work's role as a human rights profession. This dissertation is a call for a greater focus on human rights and social justice within social work practice, and represents a significant step forward in the field of social work and human rights. The HRPSW framework proposed here creates a concrete point of reference for what previously has been an undefined construct. With a definition in hand, it is now possible for social work educators to teach human rights practice, for practitioners to practice it, and for researchers to evaluate it. Advocates have argued that human rights are a more tangible and defined way of setting goals for social work action than our traditional aim of social justice (Mapp, 2008; Pyles, 2006; Reichert, 2011); the scales validated in this dissertation can help social workers to test this proposition.

The Lived Experience of Self-Compassion in Social Workers

Rickers, Susan University of Minnesota 2012 해외박사(DDOD)

Social workers often face challenging work situations. The result of these situations can be stress, burnout, and secondary trauma. Though social workers are known for having compassion for others, the concept of self-compassion, having compassion for oneself, is relatively new and understudied. The purpose of this study was to develop and advance an understanding of the lived experience of self-compassion among social workers. The study was guided by one research question: What is the lived experience of self-compassion in social workers who have completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, a program on developing mindfulness? The conceptual framework and methodology are grounded in phenomenology. This dissertation is important as it provides critical knowledge about self-compassion for social workers, other helping professionals, and lay people living in a stressful world. Participants in this study included 10 social workers who have completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a program on mindfulness that also incorporates learning about self-compassion. The social workers represented a variety of practice experiences including: county human service work, private practice, non-profit work, school social work, hospital social work, nursing home social work, and crisis work. The participants had between five and 30+ years of experience as social workers. During an in-depth interview, each participant responded to the primary interview prompt: Please think about and describe a specific instance or situation in your social work practice when you experienced self-compassion. A thematic analysis of individual interviews was completed and validated by each study participant. Analysis across interviews revealed four distinct themes. First, the participants described the nature of self-compassion, emphasizing five elements. Second, participants described the value of self-compassion in stressful work situations. Third, the participants described self-compassion as a "conduit" of healing for others. Fourth, the participants described self-compassion as a life long journey. In a fifth finding, not shared by all participants, inclusion of self-compassion into the social work education curriculum and continuing education was advocated. This research leads to an understanding of what self-compassion is as well as what it means for practicing social workers. Implications of this study are relevant to social work practice, education, and research.

An Exploratory Study of International Social Work Education in U. S. Social Work Curricula

Warren, Sherry ProQuest Dissertations & Theses University of Kans 2020 해외박사(DDOD)

International social work education is a powerful setting in which to prepare students for the challenges of coming face-to-face with global social problems. Overseen by several invested entities of professional social workers, educators, and institutions, social work programs feel pressure from multiple directions to maintain high standards while preparing students for competent work in increasingly diverse settings. This study captured and reconstructed the words of 17 social work educators to create a composition of ways in which those doing this work approach their courses focused on international social work. A rich mosaic of voices presents descriptions of the many ways in which participants practice their pedagogical skills, derived using naturalistic inquiry within a constructivist paradigm. This process revealed various topics, frameworks, resources, and perspectives on the nature of teaching international social work. Participants also brought to the surface some of the challenges they experience working within a rapidly changing global context. They also shared many of their own personal and professional experiences that have been instrumental in putting them in the positions to tell their stories.

Social interaction in hospice work: A study of humor

Adamle, Kathleen Nora Kent State University 2001 해외박사(DDOD)

Humor has been identified as one of the few basic social phenomena occurring in all groups throughout the course of human history. It is among the most prevalent forms of human social behavior, yet one of the least studied or understood phenomena of every day interactions. Several researchers in areas of sociology, psychology, and health care have studied humor. However, only one empirical study has been noted to date which has addressed the use of humor during the last few months of an individual's life (Herth, 1990). The present study investigated humor use in specific settings of health care known as hospice, and during the social interaction of hospice work. The data was obtained from the researcher's observations and descriptions of the spontaneity of humor in the natural environment of hospice. This quantitative/qualitative exploratory study used a grounded theory approach. The quantitative analysis explored: (1) whether or not humor was present during everyday social interactions of hospice work, and whether there was a difference in humor use between the two research settings; (2) if there was a difference in the total amount of humor interactions per visit between the two research settings; and (3) which of the three participants initiated humorous remarks?. Qualitative research questions explored: (1) if humor was initiated within the three situational categories of care (physiological, sociological, and psychological); (2) what subject areas were discovered from the humorous interactions between the participants; (3) was there a process of humor use discovered from the social interactions of hospice work, and (4) was there a pattern of humor use discovered from the social interactions of hospice work?. The results of this study revealed that humor is present in hospice work 85% of the time during hospice work. The hospice patient was the participant who initiated the humorous remarks (70% of the time) regardless of gender and research setting, and mostly at the beginning of the hospice visits (87.5% of the time). Results also showed that more humor was initiated per visit in the home hospice setting than in the facility based hospice setting. The process of humor use revealed the hospice patient frequently initiated a humorous remark while the registered nurse was performing hospice work. The pattern of humor use revealed that the patient initiated humor during all situational categories of care, but 60% of humor in this study occurred during the physiological category of care. In summary, humor was shown to be a frequent and prevalent part of hospice work. Humor use was relevant to the situation of hospice care and occurred during social interactions between patients, registered nurses, and family/significant other caregivers. This study lays a foundation for future research in a neglected area of health care as well as the social interaction process and patterns of humor use by individuals.

Social work support services for stroke patients: Interventions and outcomes

Rizzo, Victoria M State University of New York at Albany 2002 해외박사(DDOD)

This study is an attempt to better understand the influence of social support services on the inpatient physical rehabilitation outcomes of stroke patients. Specifically, the study examines: (1) the factors that predict that social work support services will be received by the individuals; and, (2) the influence of these factors, including the social work support services received, on the efficient use of rehabilitation services and total hospital charges for these individuals. The sample included 233 stroke patients admitted to an inpatient physical rehabilitation program in Upstate New York from June 1998 to December 2000. Social work support services data was collected retrospectively from medical records using a data collection instrument designed specifically for this study. This data was added to an existing database that included functional severity, sociodemographic, psychological and social information about these patients. Standardized measures included the Functional Independence Measure (FIM™), the Geriatric Depression Scale and the Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination. Multiple linear regression models were used to identify the factors that influenced the social work support services provided as well as the efficient use of rehabilitation services and total hospital charges. The study found that the strongest predictors of the social work support services provided were age and the presence of depressive symptoms. This suggested that social workers should rapidly assess and treat older individuals, individuals with cognitive and functional impairments, and individuals with depressive symptoms. Although the effects of the social work support services on stroke outcomes were modest, the study found that these services influenced stroke outcomes. Most importantly, the study revealed that higher levels of informational social work support services were associated with lower total hospital charges. This finding makes an important contribution to the literature at a time when there is increasing pressure to demonstrate the empirical worth of our work. However modest the results, this study suggests that social work support services may have a significant impact on stroke outcomes. At the same time, it underscores the need to develop, and test, social work interventions that are grounded in theory and defined in a manner that permits quantification of their impact.

학교사회사업에 관한 연구

이화진 동국대학교 행정대학원 2008 국내석사

Society is changing faster and faster. Accordingly, schools where students learn many things also change. The traditional schools were the places only for study. Now, however, schools are the place to achieve remarkable development in process of growth and psychological transformation. They also give students opportunity to find personal potentiality and intellectual ability by socialization. As the Families are getting smaller and smaller, the function of family has been running down and people have forgotten their own traditional values. As a result function of family slowly imputes School. These changes raise many problems of young adults. With running down the function of family, school life is getting more important. Young adults have been getting away from schools. These problems are being wider and wider. Because the problems cannot be solved in their home, young adults need a hand of community and government. Government presents 'School Social Work' in 1990'. Most of they out hare students and they spend their times in their school, which can easily get to know teenagers and offer variety service. This thesis aims at studying about how was the school social work progress in Korea and how did school social work conduct in developed countries. Moreover it focuses on researching what are problems to keep school social work to find out improvement of school social work in Korea. These are the purpose of this thesis. The findings are as follows : First, To remake the notion of school social work and do public relations. To remake the notion of school social work can make the basic of school social work difficult. Many people do not recognize about this social work. If you tell them about the work, you'll have to make the ideas stronger. Hence, before doing publicity, we must remake the notion of school social work. It makes the purpose of school social work certainly. If People know the work andmaintain it, the work will be developed. Second, To definite and combine administrative organ. As you know, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” We have only one problem, For solving the problem, however, many organs carry out variety service. Although we get many way, we spend too much time. If we organize the administrative organ with putting more stress on experts, it can give more effective service. Third, to expand the system. Especially, we must point at legal systemand set up the legal system exactly. If it can be realized, to remake the notion of school social work, do public relations, definite and combine administrative organ will be much easier. Forth, to cultivate expert. School social worker's qualification is not standardization. Currently many social workers have been employedas school social worker. School social work is a part of social work. It has been fractionated, we need more expert people. To give more effective service, we must clear school social worker's qualificationIf these steps change progressively, school social work in Korea will be grown up. Through this work, we cansolve and prevent youth problems and include healthful youth culture and welfare.

우리 나라 學校社會事業制度의 運營實態 및 改善方案에 관한 硏究

신승희 경희대학교 행정대학원 1999 국내석사