Food insecurity and social work: A comprehensive literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 826-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Burgess ◽  
Micheal L Shier
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review

This study provides a comprehensive literature review of food insecurity in social work. A search of peer-reviewed scholarly articles yielded 1686 abstracts with relevance to food insecurity. While there has been a rapid increase in the number of articles written on the topic of food insecurity since 1955, there has been a disproportionate interest in the issue in the Global North. The authors found that the literature clustered around five key themes: food access, food insecurity for vulnerable groups, food policy, food systems and interventions. Relevance of these findings to social work practice and recommendations for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Art Of Social Work In Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Asmar Husein ◽  
Santoso Tri Raharjo ◽  
Eva Nuriyah Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
New Model ◽  
Unique Character ◽  
The Relationship

Social work is a unique relief profession as unique as individuals, groups and societies. Social relations as the main media in performing the art of social work practice. The art of social work practice is an expression of intuition results that creates creativity in dealing with social problems. In this century, it is necessary to show a brand new model of social work practice along with the emergence of contemporary social problems. So that in the Indonesian context, a unique character and characteristic are needed. This journal is a literature review from various sources that aims to present the new concept of the art of social work practice in Indonesia. So far, the science of social work has not been sufficient in dealing with social problems. Here is the urgency and connection between science and the art of social work practice. Thus, the relationship between the two cannot be separated. Because, basically, within the practice of social work lies an art. 

Posttraumatic Growth

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selena T. Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Change ◽  
Cultural Aspects

Trauma literature has seen a paradigm shift from pathology to embracing positive trajectories. Posttraumatic growth (PTG), defined as a positive psychological change resulting from a struggle with traumatic or life-changing events, may occur in a variety of populations and events. This entry, therefore, aims to increase our understanding of PTG. The entry begins with the conceptualization of PTG, followed by a discussion of protective factor associations, measures, and psychometric priorities. Nuanced attention is given to global translations and cultural aspects. The entry then presents debates about the challenges, controversy, and biases, as well as an overview of the empirical literature. The entry concludes with PTG contributions for social-work practice and pedagogy, together with recommendations for future research.

CROSS-CULTURAL ADOPTION IN SOUTH AFRICA: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR RESEARCH

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-398
Author(s):  
Cyndy Snyder
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
The Impact

This article reviews the literature on cross-cultural adoption in South Africa and provides new insights and research questions to help social work practitioners and researchers better understand the impact of cross-cultural adoption for adoptees. The article compares the context of race and adoption research in the United States and South Africa, paying particular attention to strengths and limitations of research studies from both countries. In this paper, I argue that race and racism shape the experiences of black cross-cultural adoptees, and therefore adoptees’ ability to navigate such circumstances should be a central focus when assessing the impact of cross-cultural adoption. While much research from both countries has focused on the experiences and perspectives of parents and social workers, future research should focus on the adoptee perspective. Practical implications for those involved in social work practice and social services in the South African context are also addressed.

scholarly journals Exploring Challenges Faced by Students as they Transition to Social Justice Work in the “Real World”: Implications for Social Work

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Richards-Schuster ◽  
Mary C. Ruffolo ◽  
Kerri Leyda Nicoll ◽  
Catherine Distelrath ◽  
Joseph Galura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Real World ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Real ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
School Of Social Work

For students who are actively engaged in social justice efforts on their college/university campuses, the transition from a relatively easy platform for engagement to the “real world” can pose significant challenges and create new realities for negotiation. Little is known, however, about the nature of these transitions into post-graduate social justice experiences. Drawing on an open-ended survey of recent graduates (92 respondents, 50% response rate) from a social justice minor in a school of social work, we explore the ways in which respondents described their transitions into social justice work, focusing on a set of key challenges that emerged from our analysis and reflecting on the implications of these challenges for social work practice and future research. Understanding some of the challenges in making this transition will help social work and non-profit administrators to better support this population’s future volunteer, service, and employment needs.

Promoting Actively Aging: Advancing a Framework for Social Work Practice with Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbra Teater ◽  
Jill Chonody
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theories Of Aging ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Gerontological Social Workers

The United States is experiencing a growing aging population, and the profession will need to increase the number of gerontological social workers. However, the social work profession has been relatively quiet in the debate on theories of aging as well as the development of approaches to social work practice with older adults. This article aims to further advance social work practice by critiquing existing aging theories or frameworks against social work values and ethical principles and by presenting the development of actively aging as a framework to guide practice with older adults. Actively aging considers the interplay between individuals' experiences; their meanings of aging; and their social, environmental, political, and cultural structures. The five principles of actively aging are presented, as well as considerations for future research and theory development on aging.

scholarly journals The role of animal-assisted interventions in anti-oppressive social work practice.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Marie Legge
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Service Users ◽  
The Relationship

This study explores the role that animal-assisted interventions (AAI) can play in antioppressive social work practice. A review of relevant literature has shows that while AAI have been demonstrated over time to have many benefits for service users, these types of interventions remain neglected by social work scholarship, and the relationship between AAI and antioppressive practice (AOP) has yet to be explored through research. Engaging a critical, AOP, and ecofeminist approach, this study uses qualitative methodology to explore the research question, “What role can animal-assisted interventions play in anti-oppressive social work practice?” Ultimately, this study confirms that AAI practitioners have found their approaches to be congruent with an anti-oppressive approach to social work practice. Data and themes which support this finding, as well as implications for the field of social work and recommendations for future research, are explored.

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