Pub Date : 2023-01-01Epub Date: 2023-06-22DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2023.2221285
Lionel Scott, Tony White
Among a sample of 312 older youth transitioning from foster care in the state of Missouri, this study examined whether participating in independent living (IL) classes and living in an IL or transitional living program (TLP) is associated with completing high school with a diploma or GED and entering college. Most of the youth reported participating in IL classes (80%), with 25% having lived in an IL/TLP between ages 17-19. Results of multinomial logistic regression analysis indicated that having lived in any type of IL/TLP was associated with greater odds of completing high school with a diploma or GED as well as entering college. Participating in IL classes was not associated with high school completion. but completion of IL classes was associated with greater odds of high school graduation with a diploma or GED. These findings lend support for the positive role that living in an IL/TL setting, or the completion of IL classes can play in the academic achievement of older youth transitioning from foster care. Future evaluation research is needed that elucidates specific components of IL services and transitional living programs that successfully address the academic needs of older foster youth and contribute to greater educational attainment.
{"title":"The Association of Independent Living/Transitional Living Program Services to Educational Attainment among Older Foster Youth.","authors":"Lionel Scott, Tony White","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2023.2221285","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01488376.2023.2221285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Among a sample of 312 older youth transitioning from foster care in the state of Missouri, this study examined whether participating in independent living (IL) classes and living in an IL or transitional living program (TLP) is associated with completing high school with a diploma or GED and entering college. Most of the youth reported participating in IL classes (80%), with 25% having lived in an IL/TLP between ages 17-19. Results of multinomial logistic regression analysis indicated that having lived in any type of IL/TLP was associated with greater odds of completing high school with a diploma or GED as well as entering college. Participating in IL classes was not associated with high school completion. but completion of IL classes was associated with greater odds of high school graduation with a diploma or GED. These findings lend support for the positive role that living in an IL/TL setting, or the completion of IL classes can play in the academic achievement of older youth transitioning from foster care. Future evaluation research is needed that elucidates specific components of IL services and transitional living programs that successfully address the academic needs of older foster youth and contribute to greater educational attainment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"49 1","pages":"252-261"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10584075/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45566748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-19DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2156971
Pham Tien Nam, N. Dung, Nguyen Tuan Hung, Le Thi Xuan Thu, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, N. Trung, D. Ly, Nguyen Thi Phuong, Phung Thi Trang, Lu Thi Mai Oanh, N. Liem
Abstract Studies on social work services provided to children at hospitals remain limited. This study reports the status of social work service provision for children at several hospitals in Vietnam and identifies any influencing factors. This study involved thirty in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions. Most of the hospitals in this study provided the following social work services: support and consultation services for social work-related problems for children, health education and communication services, resource mobilization and coordination services, and health worker support services. The study found factors that hinder the provision of social work services for children at Vietnam’s hospitals. Moreover, central and provincial hospitals deployed better social work services for children than district hospitals, with more favorable factors at central and provincial hospitals. Pediatric specialty hospitals provided better social work services for children than general hospitals, with more favorable factors at pediatric specialty hospitals. The findings are a useful reference for policy makers, researchers, and policy makers worldwide. Future studies should pay more attention to differences in hospital levels and types of hospitals in providing social work services to children from the findings.
{"title":"Social Work Services for Children at Vietnam’s Hospitals: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Pham Tien Nam, N. Dung, Nguyen Tuan Hung, Le Thi Xuan Thu, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, N. Trung, D. Ly, Nguyen Thi Phuong, Phung Thi Trang, Lu Thi Mai Oanh, N. Liem","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2022.2156971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2156971","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Studies on social work services provided to children at hospitals remain limited. This study reports the status of social work service provision for children at several hospitals in Vietnam and identifies any influencing factors. This study involved thirty in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions. Most of the hospitals in this study provided the following social work services: support and consultation services for social work-related problems for children, health education and communication services, resource mobilization and coordination services, and health worker support services. The study found factors that hinder the provision of social work services for children at Vietnam’s hospitals. Moreover, central and provincial hospitals deployed better social work services for children than district hospitals, with more favorable factors at central and provincial hospitals. Pediatric specialty hospitals provided better social work services for children than general hospitals, with more favorable factors at pediatric specialty hospitals. The findings are a useful reference for policy makers, researchers, and policy makers worldwide. Future studies should pay more attention to differences in hospital levels and types of hospitals in providing social work services to children from the findings.","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"49 1","pages":"42 - 53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44952232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-16DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2156972
E. Park, Orrin D. Ware, J. Cheon
Abstract Public health concerns regarding individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States have increased due to high opioid-related mortality. Medications for OUD (MOUD) have been proven to be effective. This cross-sectional study utilized the 2018 Treatment Episode Data Set-Discharges for discharge episodes with OUD in non-intensive outpatient service settings that did not complete treatment (n = 30,826). The association between planned use of MOUD and length of stay, and the interaction between planned use of MOUD and payment sources on length of stay were examined by using a random coefficient model. Findings indicated that among treatment episodes with non-completed treatment, planned use of MOUD was associated with longer treatment retention, and the type of payment source had different effects on treatment retention. Implications for future research and social service practice are discussed, focusing on increasing access to treatment and considering the disparity in service infrastructure for OUD.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-15DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2157523
Amanda Aykanian
Abstract Research has illustrated how homeless service organizations have adjusted policies and services during the COVID-19 pandemic and how frontline workers have taken on the work of implementing new procedures, fine-tuning service strategies, and navigating challenges. This qualitative study sought to describe how the pandemic has impacted the day-to-day service provision experiences of homeless service workers to gain insight into how the sector might prepare itself for the next COVID-19 wave, next pandemic, or other crisis. Drawing on interviews conducted with 21 frontline workers across Texas in fall of 2021, findings highlight the challenges of shifting to remote work and virtual service provision, reduced client engagement and rapport building, creating and enforcing health policies, and persistent service system disruptions. Recommendations include investing time and resources into creating more nimble work systems, moving away from paper-based processes, and making telehealth strategies a permanent part of homeless service provision. Additionally, there are research opportunities to develop and test coworker peer support models and to study the value and viability of tele-health in this sector, including worker and client perspectives of these technologies. Findings underscore how the pandemic disrupted homeless service design and delivery, which in turn hampered service access, use, and engagement.
{"title":"A Qualitative Exploration of Frontline Homeless Service Worker Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Amanda Aykanian","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2022.2157523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2157523","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Research has illustrated how homeless service organizations have adjusted policies and services during the COVID-19 pandemic and how frontline workers have taken on the work of implementing new procedures, fine-tuning service strategies, and navigating challenges. This qualitative study sought to describe how the pandemic has impacted the day-to-day service provision experiences of homeless service workers to gain insight into how the sector might prepare itself for the next COVID-19 wave, next pandemic, or other crisis. Drawing on interviews conducted with 21 frontline workers across Texas in fall of 2021, findings highlight the challenges of shifting to remote work and virtual service provision, reduced client engagement and rapport building, creating and enforcing health policies, and persistent service system disruptions. Recommendations include investing time and resources into creating more nimble work systems, moving away from paper-based processes, and making telehealth strategies a permanent part of homeless service provision. Additionally, there are research opportunities to develop and test coworker peer support models and to study the value and viability of tele-health in this sector, including worker and client perspectives of these technologies. Findings underscore how the pandemic disrupted homeless service design and delivery, which in turn hampered service access, use, and engagement.","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"49 1","pages":"67 - 78"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44998107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-15DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2156969
Inshal Ashraf, Saima Farhad, Arif Shafi
Abstract The consequences of incarceration are not only borne by the imprisoned individual but significantly reverberate in the lives of their family members. Limited research has been conducted on the mothers of prisoners and the profound effects incarceration has on these “unintended”, “forgotten”, and “secondary” victims. With the increase in the incarceration rates in Jammu & Kashmir, there is a dire need to pay attention to the broader social implications of putting a family member in prison, particularly the impact it has on the older mother in the family where the only caregiver or breadwinner is put behind bars. Based on twenty one interviews conducted with the mothers of incarcerated individuals, the researchers documented their understanding of incarceration and the overall experience of having a child behind bars. The study employs a qualitative methodology to understand the experiences of mothers, the ways in which their lives change, and the resilience and coping strategies employed. Future research is needed on the health issues of these women, support sources available, visitation issues, identify prevailing setbacks as well as the health and social service needs of these older women.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-14DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2156970
Harun Aslan, Tarik Tuncay
Abstract Volunteering is one factors that ensure the development of both individual and social development and social integration. However, participation in volunteering in Türkiye is relatively low, and research on the motivations of volunteers and the effect of volunteering is limited. Although considered one of the factors that will ensure the development of both individual and social development and social integration. Hence, this qualitative inquiry aimed to investigate the factors affecting participation and the effects of voluntary activities in multi-levels in Türkiye’s child welfare field. The study was carried out through in-depth interviews with 25 volunteers. The narratives were analyzed thematically, and two themes were identified including the motivations and effects of volunteering. These themes revealed the significance of understanding the motivations of volunteers at micro-mezzo-macro levels. The key findings suggest that individuals’ personal experiences, family, friends, and the community perspectives can affect their motivation to volunteer. In addition, while volunteering affects the individual biopsychosocial, it also affects societal views. Therefore, future research should be conducted on the importance of volunteering in various social services fields, including family, elderly, disabled, and women, to increase the understanding of volunteering and how it impacts the broader context.
{"title":"Examining the Factors Affecting the Voluntary Participation and Effects of Volunteering in the Child Welfare in Türkiye*","authors":"Harun Aslan, Tarik Tuncay","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2022.2156970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2156970","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Volunteering is one factors that ensure the development of both individual and social development and social integration. However, participation in volunteering in Türkiye is relatively low, and research on the motivations of volunteers and the effect of volunteering is limited. Although considered one of the factors that will ensure the development of both individual and social development and social integration. Hence, this qualitative inquiry aimed to investigate the factors affecting participation and the effects of voluntary activities in multi-levels in Türkiye’s child welfare field. The study was carried out through in-depth interviews with 25 volunteers. The narratives were analyzed thematically, and two themes were identified including the motivations and effects of volunteering. These themes revealed the significance of understanding the motivations of volunteers at micro-mezzo-macro levels. The key findings suggest that individuals’ personal experiences, family, friends, and the community perspectives can affect their motivation to volunteer. In addition, while volunteering affects the individual biopsychosocial, it also affects societal views. Therefore, future research should be conducted on the importance of volunteering in various social services fields, including family, elderly, disabled, and women, to increase the understanding of volunteering and how it impacts the broader context.","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"49 1","pages":"23 - 41"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46224650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-12-12DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2154888
Carla Nouwen, Lobke Havens, Kim Van Reenen, Isolde Driesen, L. Verharen, Tine Van Regenmortel
Abstract It is often the case that distinct social services work independently of each other, and by providing integrative services this can be prevented. This study focuses on integrated care between the social service fields of social work and financial- and employment services in the Netherlands. This article examines client’s perspective, in terms of needs, benefits, and results they experience, of the integrated care. A qualitative case study was conducted in three different Dutch municipalities. Between November 2018 and March 2021, integrated care trajectories of eight clients were followed. Data was collected by interviewing twice the participating clients and observing 20 joint client consultations. Analyses revealed insights to strengthen the integrated care approach. Three main benefits were found: Co-ownership, self-regulation and inner peace. The results suggested that a primary focus on providing integrated care for the financial-related problems contributed to an increased sense of inner peace within the clients. The implementation of a joint client consultation strengthened the integrated care between the different social services studied. Future research into the perspectives of the professional, organization, and policy/governance is recommended, as well as quantitative research to obtain quantitative effects on employment and finances in conjunction with the reduction of social issues.
{"title":"Clients’ Perspectives on Integrated Care between Social Work and Financial- and Employment Services: A Case Study in the Netherlands","authors":"Carla Nouwen, Lobke Havens, Kim Van Reenen, Isolde Driesen, L. Verharen, Tine Van Regenmortel","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2022.2154888","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2154888","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract It is often the case that distinct social services work independently of each other, and by providing integrative services this can be prevented. This study focuses on integrated care between the social service fields of social work and financial- and employment services in the Netherlands. This article examines client’s perspective, in terms of needs, benefits, and results they experience, of the integrated care. A qualitative case study was conducted in three different Dutch municipalities. Between November 2018 and March 2021, integrated care trajectories of eight clients were followed. Data was collected by interviewing twice the participating clients and observing 20 joint client consultations. Analyses revealed insights to strengthen the integrated care approach. Three main benefits were found: Co-ownership, self-regulation and inner peace. The results suggested that a primary focus on providing integrated care for the financial-related problems contributed to an increased sense of inner peace within the clients. The implementation of a joint client consultation strengthened the integrated care between the different social services studied. Future research into the perspectives of the professional, organization, and policy/governance is recommended, as well as quantitative research to obtain quantitative effects on employment and finances in conjunction with the reduction of social issues.","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"49 1","pages":"1 - 14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41857269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-11-02DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2150743
Yuhang Cheng, Shan Jiang
Abstract Social workers are professional forces providing social services. Currently, the lack of professional identity among Chinese social workers threatens the sustainability of social service provision. Based on the job demand-resource model, this study explores the influence of work support on professional identity and further verifies the mediating roles of job autonomy and organizational commitment. A sample of 5930 social workers was obtained from the first wave of the China Social Work Longitudinal Study. The empirical results indicated that increased work support significantly improved social workers’ professional identity. Specifically, work support promoted social workers’ professional identity by stimulating their job autonomy and organizational commitment. Practical implications for social policies and practices are discussed. This study points to a need for future studies to examine the influencing factors on social workers’ professional identity in detail and to design relevant interventions and programs for this population.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-02DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2149678
James Topitzes, Edwin Bacalso, Chien Ti Plummer-Lee, Sofia Jonas-Gordon, J. Mersky
Abstract The current study tested a trauma screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (T-SBIRT) interview protocol as implemented within Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programming. Using a non-experimental process evaluation and quasi-experimental outcome evaluation (N = 88), the study assessed four research questions. First, do T-SBIRT providers reach model adherence rates above 90%? Second, do over 90% of T-SBIRT completers experience the intervention as tolerable? Third, is T-SBIRT completion associated with decreases in mental health symptoms? Fourth, is T-SBIRT completion linked to reductions in positive mental health screenings? Process data emerged from provider-completed integrity checklists. Participant-completed baseline and follow-up surveys furnished outcome data, i.e., mental health indicators from validated scales of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Descriptive statistics answered questions one and two; multivariate analyses addressed questions three and four. Results revealed that providers realized adherence rates at 98.5%; 91.3% of completers found the protocol tolerable; and completers reported significant reductions in depression symptoms, PTSD symptoms, and positive PTSD screenings relative to a comparison group. Findings recommend integrating T-SBIRT into social services to promote participant mental health and potentially enhance program outcomes. Future T-SBIRT research should include a randomized controlled trial assessing long-term mental health, employment, and income outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-02DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2022.2149940
Tyrone C. Cheng, C. Lo
Abstract This study examined factors related to children’s exit from kinship care to reunification, adoption, and foster care. Data describing 498 parents of children placed in kinship care were extracted from a national survey. Results showed that the likelihood of reunification was increased with other maltreatment type, parent receipt of mental health services, number of alcoholic drinks consumed, having other health insurance, and family income; such likelihood was reduced by parent nonmedical use of medication, receipt of health-care services, and education. Number of alcoholic drinks consumed, number of IPV episodes reported, receipt of domestic-violence services, caseworker turnover, and family income increased the likelihood of exit to adoption; receipt of legal services, having other health insurance, parent of other minority race/ethnicity, and being employed diminished such likelihood. Likelihood of exit to foster care was reduced by other maltreatment, nonmedical use of medication, mental health, receipt of employment services, receipt of health-care services, having other health insurance, parent–caseworker shared race/ethnicity, Hispanic parent, other non-Black minority parent, and education. Such likelihood was increased with physical maltreatment, receipt of financial assistance, difficulty in accessing services, perceived caseworker engagement, and caseworker turnover. Implications and future research for facilitating unification, case plans, and working alliance are discussed.
{"title":"Among Children Placed in Kinship Care: Exit to Reunification, Adoption, or Foster Care","authors":"Tyrone C. Cheng, C. Lo","doi":"10.1080/01488376.2022.2149940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2022.2149940","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined factors related to children’s exit from kinship care to reunification, adoption, and foster care. Data describing 498 parents of children placed in kinship care were extracted from a national survey. Results showed that the likelihood of reunification was increased with other maltreatment type, parent receipt of mental health services, number of alcoholic drinks consumed, having other health insurance, and family income; such likelihood was reduced by parent nonmedical use of medication, receipt of health-care services, and education. Number of alcoholic drinks consumed, number of IPV episodes reported, receipt of domestic-violence services, caseworker turnover, and family income increased the likelihood of exit to adoption; receipt of legal services, having other health insurance, parent of other minority race/ethnicity, and being employed diminished such likelihood. Likelihood of exit to foster care was reduced by other maltreatment, nonmedical use of medication, mental health, receipt of employment services, receipt of health-care services, having other health insurance, parent–caseworker shared race/ethnicity, Hispanic parent, other non-Black minority parent, and education. Such likelihood was increased with physical maltreatment, receipt of financial assistance, difficulty in accessing services, perceived caseworker engagement, and caseworker turnover. Implications and future research for facilitating unification, case plans, and working alliance are discussed.","PeriodicalId":47419,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Service Research","volume":"48 1","pages":"768 - 780"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48210503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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