Effectiveness of an LGBTQ+ E-Learning Module for Social Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

IF 1.7 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2023-10-23 DOI:10.1177/10497315231208199

Jason Schaub, Jolie R. Keemink, Willem J. Stander, Paul Montgomery

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning training module for improving children's social workers’ knowledge of, and attitudes toward, LGBTQ+ young people. Methods: A pragmatic randomized, CONSORT-compliant controlled trial to compare an intervention group ( N = 304) with a business-as-usual comparison group ( N = 310). After attrition, the analysis included 188 (intervention) and 278 (comparison) participants. The main outcome measures were the Heteronormative Attitudes and Beliefs Scale and a perceived LGBTQ+ knowledge measure, controlling for several covariates. Results: A significant effect of intervention on both outcome measures, using several rigorous analysis approaches and missing data imputation methods. Participants who undertook the training decreased their heteronormative attitudes and beliefs and increased their perceived LGBTQ+ knowledge compared to business as usual. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of an e-learning training intervention in improving knowledge of, and attitudes toward, LGBTQ+ young people. Implications for research, practice, and policy are outlined.

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社会工作者LGBTQ+电子学习模块的有效性:一项随机对照试验

目的:评估e-learning培训模块在提高儿童社工对LGBTQ+青少年的认识和态度方面的有效性。方法:一项实用的随机对照试验，比较干预组(N = 304)和常规对照组(N = 310)。剔除后，分析包括188名(干预)和278名(比较)参与者。主要结果测量是异性恋态度和信念量表和感知LGBTQ+知识测量，控制了几个协变量。结果:使用几种严格的分析方法和缺失数据输入方法，干预对两个结果测量均有显著影响。与往常相比，参加培训的参与者减少了他们的异性恋态度和信仰，增加了他们对LGBTQ+的认知。结论:本研究证明了电子学习培训干预在提高LGBTQ+年轻人的知识和态度方面的有效性。概述了对研究、实践和政策的影响。

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Research on Social Work Practice SOCIAL WORK-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

11.10%

发文量

105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.