Article
Family Studies
Madisen J. Hillebrant-Openshaw, Maria M. Wong
Summary: This study analyzed the mediating role of sleep problems on the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resilience. The results suggest that sleep quality, regularity, and insomnia symptoms may be important targets for intervention when treating individuals with ACEs to increase their resilience.
JOURNAL OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT TRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Michal Itzick, Chaya Possick, Zipora Rosenberg
Summary: This study explores the perceptions of psycho-social professionals in Israel regarding sibling sexual abuse (SSA). The findings reveal ambiguity and inconsistency among participants in terms of understanding and addressing SSA, with a heavy emphasis on the relational approach rather than the cultural context.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SOCIAL WORK JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Isabel Fidalgo, Margarida R. Henriques
Summary: This study fills the research gap on the perspective of children eligible for adoption by exploring their views on adoption and preparation. The results indicate that children perceive adoption as an opportunity for a better life, but also face challenges that require preparation.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lea Zanbar
Summary: This study examines the association between community resources and resilience and well-being in low-socioeconomic status neighborhoods, and whether these resources mediate the relationship between personal resources and these outcomes. The study also investigates the moderating effect of participating in community activity. The results show that community resources mediate the relationship between personal resources and outcomes. Furthermore, the paths leading to outcomes differ between community activists and non-activists. Therefore, personal resources should be channeled through community belonging and commitment to enhance welfare in low-SES communities. Professionals working with these communities should also consider the distinctions between activists and non-activists.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maite P. Mena, Rebecca A. Lazarus, Kristal A. Otero, Daniel A. Santisteban
Summary: This study aimed to report on the effectiveness of implementing CIFFTA for the treatment of Latino and Black youth and families in community settings. Results showed significant improvements in youth behavioral and emotional problems, reduction in family conflict, and improvement in family cohesion and communication. The findings suggest that CIFFTA can be an effective intervention when implemented in a community setting.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amanda R. Barry, Erin Hoffman, Elizabeth Martinez-Charleston, Milena Demario, Justine Stewart, Madeeha Mohiuddin, Martina Mihelicova, Molly Brown
Summary: This study provides practical insights for developing trauma-informed interaction strategies between service providers and participants in homeless service organizations. Through qualitative interviews with providers and participants, key factors in trauma-informed interactions were identified, and summaries of provider and participant perspectives were presented. The study describes the application of trauma-informed care in homeless service organizations, emphasizing the importance of supportive and positive interactions for promoting understanding, respect, and trust.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Grace S. Woodard, Ashley Smith Cheng, Dominique A. Phillips, Elizabeth Lane, Teresa Toranzo, Kate Adams, Emily Becker-Haimes, Lucia Walsh Pedersen, Vanesa Mora Ringle, Amanda Jensen-Doss
Summary: This study examined provider engagement, content, and strategies used during consultation following training in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The findings suggest that providers with more professional experience and TF-CBT knowledge are more likely to engage in consultation. The study also highlights the difficulties providers face in engaging in consultation and suggests tailoring training efforts to better engage providers at greatest risk for low engagement.
CHILD MALTREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Travonne Edwards, Maria Brisbane, Andre Laylor, Rasnat Chowdhury, Henry Parada, Bryn King
Summary: The educational system is the main source of referral for Black families involved in Ontario's child system. Black youth face disparities and challenges in both the education and child welfare systems, including instability, isolation, and difficulty in relationships with peers and staff. This study, using Anti-Black Racism Theory, examines the educational narratives of Black Caribbean youth in Ontario's child welfare system. Through interviews, the study identifies three main narratives: child maltreatment allegations and apprehensions; educational absenteeism and its consequences; and poor relationships with teachers and classmates. These narratives highlight how anti-Black racism shapes the experiences of Black Caribbean youth in child protection and educational systems. The study offers recommendations for policy, practice, and research to provide comprehensive support for Black Caribbean youth in out-of-home care attending school.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SOCIAL WORK JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Aryn M. Dotterer, Melissa Ferguson, Sarah Schwartz, Anthony G. James
Summary: This study examined the measurement equivalence of parental microprotections in Black, Latinx, and White families. Results showed strict measurement invariance in parent reports of parental microprotections across all three racial/ethnic groups, supporting the use of the Parental Microprotections Scale in these families. Parental microprotections are important for nurturing hope, happiness, and health in adolescents facing discrimination.
Article
Social Work
Mustafa Rfat, Emine Ilme, Deniz Namik, Orhan Kocak
Summary: This study examines the social participation, social relations, and perceptions of social support among mothers of children with developmental disabilities (MCDDs) in Turkiye. The research reveals that these mothers face severe social isolation, mental health issues, and uncertain futures due to limited support from close family members and the lack of employment and education opportunities. Interventions at all levels are needed to improve the overall well-being of these mothers.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail, Ibrahim Mahajne, Anan Abo Saleh Khawaled
Summary: Female Arab social workers in Israel face negative perceptions and inequality in a traditional society, while the interpretation of power granted by the Youth Law differs among them, leading to difficulties in their relationships with service users.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Rupaleem Bhuyan, Sandra Osazuwa, Jill Hanley, Catherine Schmidt, Yoosun Park
Summary: This paper presents a discourse analysis of how social work values, knowledge, and attitudes toward immigrants are represented in responses to a national survey of Canadian social workers. The findings highlight tensions between multicultural inclusion and critiques of Canadian settler-colonialism, indicating a need for decolonization in social work education and practice. The importance of addressing inequalities in Indigenous communities before investing in immigration is emphasized.
JOURNAL OF ETHNIC & CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Ashley Cureton
Summary: Out-of-school time programs are important for the development and well-being of youth, and can serve as an anchor for refugee youth who lack familiarity with U.S. schools and communities. However, research on refugee youth's motivation, benefits, and engagement in civic duties within local communities is limited. This phenomenological study explores refugee youth's motivation and types of civic engagement in OST programs, and offers recommendations for schools and community partners to assist refugee students in becoming more civically involved in OST settings.
CHILDREN & SCHOOLS
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Steven Roche, Justin Barker, Debbie Noble-Carr
Summary: This article explores the accounts of young people and carers and parents about the dynamics, interactions, and characteristics of family conflict through focus group discussions with 29 participants. The findings highlight the importance of verbal insults, criticisms, threats, aggression, and violence in young people's and parents' understanding of family conflict, as well as the presence of feelings of mistrust, instability, and a lack of safety. The concept of ontological (in)security provides a valuable framework for understanding the impacts of family conflict on young people's sense of self, belonging, and stability.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Sibnath Deb, P. David Paul, Shayana Deb, Shikha Soni
Summary: This article examines the welfare of youth in North-East India and gathers insights from NCC Officers in the region. The findings highlight the challenges faced by youth in the North-East, including poverty, lack of internet access, lack of guidance and support, and the need for mental health support and career guidance.
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Ayse Yilmaz
Summary: This article examines how teachers in primary schools in Turkey reinforce gendered constructions of femininity and masculinity through children's bodies in the process of creating school shows. The research, based on an ethnography conducted in a costume shop and interviews with teachers, reveals that these performances perpetuate gender norms and stereotypes while reproducing inequalities.
CHILDREN & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Matthew Baker, Katie A. Berens, Crystal J. Giesbrecht, Kaila C. Bruer, Angela D. Evans, Heather L. Price, Shanna Williams
Summary: Due to the increased stress experienced by families and reduced visibility outside the home during the COVID-19 pandemic, children were at a higher risk of adverse experiences, including maltreatment. Child maltreatment investigators offer valuable insight into the impact of the pandemic on maltreated children and their families in Canada.
CHILD MALTREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Shikha Rana, Vandana Singh, Nishant Chaturvedi
Summary: This study examines the impact of trait emotional intelligence on the mental well-being of students in Indian higher education institutions. The findings reveal that trait emotional intelligence has a positive effect on the mental well-being of students and is relevant in reducing psychological distress. The study is original as it contributes to bridging the empirical and population gap in research on student perceptions of emotional intelligence and mental well-being in Indian HEIs.
MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
(2023)
Article
Social Work
Tom Considine
Summary: This study is the first to connect individual responsibility and the public context in relation to resilience. By investigating the perceptions of social work students towards resilience, it analyzes the potential of resilience as a means of control and manipulation over social work students. Furthermore, it promotes a concept that advocates collective response to the challenges faced by social workers.
CRITICAL AND RADICAL SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Sally-Ann Keipert, Carmela Bastian
Summary: There is a lack of research on practice responses with culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people experiencing domestic and family violence. This study examined practice responses with such children and young people through semi-structured interviews with nine practitioners. The findings highlight the importance of prioritizing the needs of children and young people and navigating the complexities of culture and gender.
CHILD ABUSE REVIEW
(2023)
