scholarly journals Insights on Professional Identification and Licensure from Community Practice Social Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lightfoot ◽  
Mary Nienow ◽  
Kao Nou L. Moua ◽  
Gregg Colburn ◽  
Alissa Petri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Professional Regulation ◽  
Professional Identification ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article describes a qualitative study designed to explore both how community practice social workers identify professionally and to examine their view towards professional regulation. Thirty-five MSW-level social workers in a large metropolitan region who self-identified as community practice social worker participated in in-depth interviews. The respondents shared their views regarding professional identification as social workers and the impact of professional identity on their work as community practitioners. Approximately half of the respondents indicated that they only sometimes or never identify as a social worker. The respondents were generally critical of the licensing burden placed upon them as community practice social workers.

scholarly journals Construction of Reflexivity in Social Workers Working with Vulnerable Children in the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Kateřina Glumbíková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
The Impact

Social work in the Czech Republic is confronted with the impact of global neoliberalism, which is manifested by privatisation of social services, individualisation of social risks and economisation. Reflexivity of social workers working with vulnerable children and their families has the potential to lead to a higher quality of social work, strengthening of social workers' identity, and empowering social workers to promote changes in everyday practice. Meeting this potential requires an understanding of constructing reflexivity by social workers, which is the objective of this paper. We used a qualitative research strategy, particularly group and individual interviews with social workers and their analysis using current approaches to grounded theory. Concerning data analysis, we found out that constructing reflexivity (nature and subject of reflexion) derives from the perceived roles of social workers (social worker as an ununderstood artist, social worker a as mediator between social and individual, social workers as an agent of a (society) change, social workers as an agent of normalisation and reflexive professional). The acquired data, within the situational analysis, was inserted into a position map on the scale of holistic and technical reflection. The conclusion discusses the implication for practice and education in social work.

The pandemic and homeless people in the Turin area: the level of housing adequacy shapes experiences and well-being

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Leonardi ◽  
Silvia Stefani
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Homeless Services ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose Considering the case study presented, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of the pandemic in local services for homeless people. Drawing from the concept of ontological security, it will be discussed how different services’ levels of “housing adequacy” shaped remarkably different experiences of the pandemic for homeless people and social workers in terms of health protection and agency. Design/methodology/approach This paper focuses on a case study concerning homeless services for people during the COVID-19 pandemic in the metropolitan and suburban area of Turin, in Northern Italy. In-depth interviews with social workers and participant observation during online meetings of workers from the shelters constitute the empirical data that have been collected during the first wave of the pandemic in Italy. Findings According to the findings, the pandemic showed shelters as unsafe places that reduce homeless people’s decision power and separate them from the rest of the citizenship. Instead, Housing First projects emerged as imore inclusive and safermore inclusive and safer spaces, able to enhance people’s power over their own lives. The pandemic did not create emerging issues in the homeless services system or discontinuities: rather, it amplified pre-existing problematic aspects. Originality/value The case study presented provides empirical insights to recognise at the political and organisational level the importance of housing as a measure of individual and collective security, calling for an intervention to tackle homelessness in terms of housing policies rather than exclusively social and emergency treatment.

Becoming a Social Worker: BSW Social Workers' Educational Experiences

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Sarah Hessenauer ◽  
Charles Zastrow
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Learning From Others

In this exploratory qualitative study, researchers examined key educational experiences bachelor- level social workers identified as being most helpful in transitioning to current social work careers. Twenty students from CSWE- accredited social work programs, having worked in a social work agency for a minimum of 4 months, voluntarily participated. The researchers conducted one- on- one interviews in which social workers were asked to describe educational experiences and beliefs that supported their transition to careers in social work. The data from these interviews were coded to identify themes to aid educators in examining variables significant in the education of future social workers. These themes include learning occurring in social work courses, self- awareness, learning in the field, and learning from others.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of the Interaction between Human Rights Defenders and Society in Russia: Assessing the Impact of the 'Foreign Agents' Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Polina Malkova
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
World Regions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Systematic Knowledge ◽  
The Way

In various world regions, human rights defenders (HRDs) often become targets for smear campaigns that seek to discredit and marginalise them. Russia’s “foreign agents” law which brands NGOs as “foreign agents” – a phrase that carries Soviet-era connotations of a spy or traitor – is just one example of states’ attempts to cultivate an unfavorable image of rights defenders in society. Yet, despite the global context of such stigmatising campaigns and their potential to put defenders at further risk, there is very little systematic knowledge about the way citizens react to such rhetoric and whether they express more hostility towards HRDs. This paper seeks to address this gap and explores the interaction of rights defenders with the domestic society in Russia. Drawing upon in-depth interviews with representatives of the domestic human rights community, it demonstrates that while the wider public lacks familiarity with actors in the human rights field, certain social segments do interact with them, both in antagonistic and supportive ways. The paper argues that in the adverse conditions created by the “foreign agents” law, there is a need for rights groups to expand and strengthen the links with their constituencies.

SOCIAL WORKER TURNOVER ISSUE IN MAINLAND CHINA: ORGANIZATIONS CAN DO SOMETHING

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 63-83
Author(s):  
KITTY YUEN-HAN MO ◽  
HUNG-SING LAI
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
The Past ◽  
Worker Turnover

The turnover issue among social workers in Mainland China has been a challenge for the past ten years. Research studies on organizational effort in handling turnover problems of social worker have been lacking in the country. A recent qualitative study has been conducted in the summer of 2017. The study examines turnover issues and how to tackle them by management practices. It helps to answer a question, that is, “what organization can do to retain social workers?” Cultural issues are discussed as well. The role and responsibilities of social work managers in implementing management strategies are mentioned in this study.

Blurring boundaries: An emotionally aware caregiver, social worker, and researcher

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 682-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Emotional Awareness ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Clinical Social Worker ◽  
Clinical Social Workers ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Impact

In this article, I illustrate lived experiences within my roles as caregiver, clinical social worker, and researcher. Empirical attention has focused on the emotional toll of caregiving and management of emotions as clinical social workers, however, little attention has been given to the impact emotions have on the researcher and how emotional awareness can be useful in the creation of knowledge. Using a personal reflexive account, I “out” myself as an emotionally aware caregiver, clinical social worker, and researcher. Finally, I provide examples of how to incorporate emotion into the research process.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on How Social Workers From Regional and Metropolitan Queensland, Australia Perceive the Impact of the National Prioritisation System on Hospital Discharge Planning: A Study Protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 160940692097354
Author(s):  
Bernadette Dimla ◽  
Denise Wood ◽  
Lynne Parkinson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Dissemination Strategy ◽  
The Impact

In 2012, the Australian Commonwealth Government introduced a series of reforms for the aged care sector including the implementation of the National Prioritisation System for a flexible, accessible and demand-driven approach to home care services for older people. Nevertheless, an increasing number of older people continue to wait for months to be assigned home care packages on the national prioritisation queue, a component of the National Prioritisation System. There is limited evidence on the impact of the national prioritisation queue on discharge planning practices of social workers in supporting older people returning home from hospital admission. The aim of the research described in this paper is to explore the perceptions of social workers from rural and urban health services areas on how the introduction of the national prioritisation queue has influenced discharge planning of older people who are still waiting assignment of home care packages. This study protocol establishes the need for this qualitative study and provides an overview of the theoretical framework underpinning the research; discusses and describes the methods for sampling/recruitment and data collection, the approach to be utilised for qualitative analysis and the planned dissemination strategy. Understanding how social workers respond to the perceived challenges to discharge planning posed by the national prioritisation queue and the implications arising from the research have the potential to inform the development of best practice approaches and further enhance social work response to identified issues.

scholarly journals Why are UK junior doctors taking time out of training and what are their experiences? A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 192-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chantelle Rizan ◽  
Julia Montgomery ◽  
Charlotte Ramage ◽  
Jan Welch ◽  
Graeme Dewhurst
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Time Out ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Objectives The number of doctors directly entering UK specialty training after their foundation year 2 (F2) has steadily declined from 83% in 2010 to 42.6% in 2017. The year following F2, outside the UK training pathway, is informally termed an ‘F3’ year. There is a paucity of qualitative research exploring why increasingly doctors are taking F3s. The aim of this study is to explore the reasons why F2 doctors are choosing to take a year out of training and the impact upon future career choices. Design This is an exploratory qualitative study, using in-depth interviews and content analysis. Setting UK. Participants Fourteen participants were interviewed from one foundation school. Participants included five doctors who commenced their F3 in 2015, five who started in 2016 and finally four recently starting this in 2017. Main outcome measures Content analysis was conducted to distill the themes which exemplified the totality of the experience of the three groups. Results There were four predominant themes arising within the data set which can be framed as ‘unmet needs’ arising within foundation years, sought to be fulfilled by the F3 year. First, doctors describe exhaustion and stress resulting in a need for a ‘break’. Second, doctors required more time to make decisions surrounding specialty applications and prepare competitive portfolios. Third, participants felt a loss of control which was (partially) regained during their F3s. The final theme was the impact of taking time out upon return to training (for those participants who had completed their F3 year). When doctors returned to NHS posts they brought valuable experience. Conclusions This study provides evidence to support the important ongoing initiatives from Health Education England and other postgraduate bodies, exploring approaches to further engage, retain and support the junior doctor workforce.

Societal Perceptions of Breast Cancer among Elderly Women in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenechukwu Nwakego Anugwom
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Popular Discourse ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The study examined the impact of the societal perceptions of breast cancer among elderly women on both its care and prevention in south-eastern Nigeria. A representative sample of adult members of the population was drawn in three local government areas in Enugu State. The study drew its rationale from the recognition that the societal perceptions of the causes, nature and management of breast cancer can make a major difference in whether aged women in Nigeria afflicted by breast cancer survive or not. The data were collected using a multistage sampling technique that consisted of a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. It was found that there is a need for more awareness creation, sensitivity workshops and the committed involvement of social workers, counsellors and allied professionals in providing care and counselling for elderly women, as they are often perceived as lying beyond reproductive health ailments in popular discourse. 

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