scholarly journals Degrading a global COVID-19 contagion: Charting a holistic social work response

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282199120
Author(s):  
Tracy BE Omorogiuwa ◽  
Solomon Amadasun
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Professional Intervention

The eclectic nature of social work in addition to the person-in-environment perspective, as well as its biopsychosocial frame, warrants the utilization of a holistic interventionist lens amid the coronavirus pandemic. This is paramount if we intend to prevent and stymie not just the dreaded contagion in itself, but also its rampaging impact on individuals, families, groups and communities. In this essay, we highlight some empowering framework necessary for action and clarify potential ethical concerns. Given the extensive fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrative guidelines conducive for holistic professional intervention, during and in the aftermath of the disease, are rolled out.

scholarly journals The Islamic perspective in social work education and practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-78
Author(s):  
Sara Ashencaen Crabtree
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Professional Intervention

This conceptual paper considers aspects of a highly neglected topic: that of Islamic perspectives in social work education and practice. The paper seeks to illuminate both religiously informed values, together with those of practice; in addition to considering types of professional intervention that complement the generalised characteristics of Muslim families. The scale of problems that impact upon Muslim communities in Britain are closely considered, specifically in relation to deprivation, social alienation and domestic violence. In addition, health issues are reviewed in terms of mental health and disability.

Women: Practice Interventions

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefina Figueira-McDonough
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
The Core ◽  
Gender Hierarchy ◽  
The World ◽  
Professional Intervention

Gender hierarchy is the most pervasive source of inequality in the world. In view of the commitment of social work to the goal of justice, redressing the consequences of inequality among the most disenfranchised should be at the core of professional intervention. Rather than discussing the merits of specific types of practice intervention adopted by social workers, I focus on strategies and knowledge-gathering techniques relevant to empowering women, with an emphasis on five social work methods.

Social Media

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Rodriguez ◽  
Jama Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Work Organizations ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Research And Education

Social media are defined as applications and websites that allow users to share content, usually of their own making. Social media users include individuals and organizations across a broad range of social strata. Key social work organizations, such as the National Association of Social Workers and the Association of Social Work Boards, have begun noting the proliferation of social media usage in education and practice and have begun developing guidelines to govern their use. The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare, in their Grand Challenges of Social Work initiative, highlighted social media as an important area of growth for research and education. Despite the field’s nascent enthusiasm, practical and ethical concerns persist. This article defines social media; discusses its usage in social work practice, research, and education; and discusses the ethical and practical considerations in each domain.

scholarly journals Social pedagogy, social education and social work in Spain: Convergent paths

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xavier Úcar
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Social Education ◽  
Initial Training ◽  
Professional Affiliation ◽  
Social Pedagogy ◽  
Educational Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Professional Intervention

The rise of social pedagogy in recent years has led to a revival of discourses and practices in the fields of social work and pedagogy. Both fields have seen a renewed way of interpreting social and educational relationships and professional practice. This, in turn, has resulted in ongoing analysis and debate regarding the academic and professional affiliation of social pedagogy in recent decades. The aim of this article is to provide an outline of how these disciplines and practices have evolved in Spain. This study adopts a comparative perspective to present a descriptive analysis of the history, training and areas of professional intervention of social pedagogy, social education and social work. The first section discusses the complexity of the relationships between them. In the following two sections, the historical evolution of these disciplines is analysed, highlighting their fundamental milestones. This is followed by a comparison of their respective professional profiles and initial training. The next section then reveals shared professional intervention areas and those that are specific to each professional practice. By way of conclusion, a critical reflection is provided on the way in which the relationship between social pedagogy and social work is usually approached, and also the positioning of the relationship between these disciplines and practices.

scholarly journals A Social Work Perspective on Paediatric and Adolescent Research Vulnerability

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Kyle A McGregor ◽  
James A Hall ◽  
David A Wilkerson ◽  
Larry W Bennett ◽  
Mary A Ott
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Pediatric Research ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Screening Techniques ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
The Impact

Children’s and adolescents’ capacity to provide valid informed consent is one of the key ethical concerns in pediatric research. This review of adolescent vulnerability is presented to highlight the complex interplay between capacity and other forms of vulnerability. This review is offered as an interdisciplinary analysis to better understand why the study of vulnerable populations is critical to the ethical advancement of clinical research. Results from this analysis suggest the need for enhanced screening techniques as well as the utilization of specialized staff to identify and reduce the impact of different forms of vulnerability. These findings also provide insights into ways to ethically involve youth in complex biomedical research.

scholarly journals Structural Social Work

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Merlinda Weinberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Moral Theory ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Structural Theory ◽  
Dyadic Relationship ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Underlying Causes

This paper, utilizing case illustrations, argues that structural theory is a necessary but insufficient analytic device for social workers concerned with social justice. Because it is a moral theory (concerned with unearthing underlying causes for social problems and suggesting what kind of society should be constructed), it offers direction about the values social workers should adopt. It corrects modern liberal humanist thinking by broadening the discussion of ethical concerns beyond the dyadic relationship to wide-ranging political issues. It provides a measure of certainty in the paradoxical area of ethics in practice, countering the relativism of post-structuralism.

scholarly journals MASALAH KESEJAHTERAAN SOSIAL DAN PEKERJAAN SOSIAL DI INDONESIA: KECENDERUNGAN DAN ISU

Sosio Informa ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edi Suharto
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Narrow Sense ◽  
Inadequate Housing ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Big Four ◽  
Professional Intervention

Social Welfare Problems and Social Work in Indonesia: Trends and Issues.The argument that social work is a human profession dealing with social problems is severalhundred years old. However, as social work in indonesia is still searching for its original identity., they discussion whether social work should focus on a narrow or broader scope of social problems has been a hotly debate, perhaps since the profession born in the country more than four decades ago. This paper takes the position that social workers should be able to respond to social problems. However, in order to have a clear demarcation of professional intervention, social workers in Indonesia need to focus their expertise on dealing with social problems in narrow sense, or in what this paper calls 'social welfare problems'. This paper than goes on to highlight the 'big four' problems, such as poverty and destitution, disability neglect, and inadequate housing and discuss the implication for social work education. By knowing the nature of social welfare problems to be addressed, it is argued that social workers competencies can be identified and curriculum contents for social work education can be developed. 

Dysphagia in Hospice Care: The Roles of Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Hinson ◽  
Aaron J. Goldsmith ◽  
Joseph Murray
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Four Levels

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are explained. Suggested social work and SLP interventions for end-of-life nutrition and approaches to patient communication are offered. Case studies are used to illustrate the specialized roles that social work and SLP have in end-of-life care settings.

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