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{"title":"Humanitarian Crises and Mental Health Coping Strategies Among Myanmar Refugees in Mizoram State, India","authors":"Tual Sawn Khai","doi":"10.1111/aswp.70024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70024","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Myanmar military coup in February 2021 exacerbated the existing severe humanitarian crisis, resulting in the displacement of over 3.5 million civilians as of June 2025. Additionally, 78,731 individuals sought asylum in neighboring India as of 2023, fleeing the persecution and armed conflict in their homeland. This qualitative study examines the lived experiences and coping mechanisms of Myanmar refugees in Mizoram, India, after the 2021 coup through interviews with camp leaders, refugees and camp helpers. This study findings highlight the challenges faced by displaced populations, including insufficient humanitarian assistance for basic needs, restricted livelihood opportunities, and barriers to accessing healthcare have worsened their psychological distress and well-being. This study findings also revealed that due to lack of formal mental health support in refugee camps, refugees have to rely on religious coping strategies and communal gatherings as resilience mechanisms. This research findings underscore the need for structured humanitarian interventions, including the enhanced provision of essential services, COVID-19 vaccination programs, and psychosocial support for displaced Myanmar populations in Mizoram. This study contributes to the refugee welfare discourse in conflict-induced displacement settings by highlighting the role of international and local aid agencies in addressing asylum seekers' vulnerabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":44567,"journal":{"name":"Asian Social Work and Policy Review","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aswp.70024","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146091242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Pathways From Economic Pressure to Depression Among Chinese Adolescents","authors":"Shan Jiang, Zhiyou Wang, Ruoyu Du, Yinglin Chen","doi":"10.1111/aswp.70023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70023","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study aimed to examine the direct and indirect linkages between economic pressure and adolescent depression. A total of 971 adolescents completed the questionnaires regarding economic pressure, loneliness, school connectedness, and depression. Path analysis was conducted to examine the hypothesized model. Findings revealed that economic pressure significantly predicts adolescents' loneliness, which exacerbates their depressive symptoms. School connectedness moderated the direct and indirect associations between economic pressure and adolescents' depression. The results suggested that future preventive and intervention programs should consider psychological-based techniques and prevent adolescents from being influenced by economic pressure.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":44567,"journal":{"name":"Asian Social Work and Policy Review","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146091236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ho-Wai Lam, Xueke Song, Sze-Man Chan, Ka-Ho Lau, Wing-Chee So
{"title":"Protective Factors on the Impact of Parental Stress on Distress in Parents of Autistic Children","authors":"Ho-Wai Lam, Xueke Song, Sze-Man Chan, Ka-Ho Lau, Wing-Chee So","doi":"10.1111/aswp.70022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70022","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Given the higher demands on parenting and the limited resources available, parents of autistic children experience high levels of parental stress. Chinese parents of autistic children experience elevated levels of parental stress. Prolonged and severe stress may lead to distress, which adversely affects their mental well-being. In this cross-sectional study, 112 Chinese primary caregivers of autistic children were invited to complete online questionnaires, including the Parental Stress Index, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, the Experiences in Close Relationship Scale, and the Child–Parent Relationship Scale. Nine separate bootstrap moderation analyses were conducted. Parental stress significantly and positively predicted distress (<i>p</i>s < 0.001). The effect of parental stress on distress was moderated by the non-acceptance of emotional responses (<i>B</i> = −0.202, SE = 0.089, <i>p</i> = 0.026) and attachment anxiety (<i>B</i> = −0.176, SE = 0.081, <i>p</i> = 0.032). To conclude, there was a significant association between parental stress and distress. High acceptance of emotional responses and low attachment anxiety moderated the relationship, exerting protective effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":44567,"journal":{"name":"Asian Social Work and Policy Review","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aswp.70022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145905210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Becoming “Me” in a Hostile World: Queer, Disability, and Self-Identification in South Korea","authors":"Jongbin Kim, Yeon Jae Hwang","doi":"10.1111/aswp.70021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70021","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aims to examine the life experiences of people who simultaneously possess disability and queer identity in Korea and to provide related policy recommendations. To confirm this, we sampled individuals who self-identify as queer and have been diagnosed with disabilities. A total of nine research participants were interviewed in the summer of 2024, and based on the in-depth interview content, thematic analysis was conducted utilizing a generic qualitative research method. The analysis results showed that regardless of which identity, the identification process was a confusing process, and the hateful social atmosphere operated as a powerful pressure, which made them constantly doubt themselves. To respond to this, research participants either resisted by revealing their existence or created safe spaces through solidarity with others. The results of this study argue for the necessity of a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that can embrace everyone as a fundamental countermeasure for the protection of minorities and the eradication of the reproduction of hate, and present the need for extensive improvement of Korean social policies based on this.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":44567,"journal":{"name":"Asian Social Work and Policy Review","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145626004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Welfare Attitudes in Mainland China: International Comparison and Chinese Context","authors":"Guowei Wan, Jinghong Liu","doi":"10.1111/aswp.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/aswp.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Previous studies find limited evidence about public opinion towards social welfare attitudes (SWAs) in developing countries. This paper attempts to reveal the international positioning and associating factors of the SWA in China. The data come from both the “International Social Survey Program” (ISSP, 2016) and an empirical investigation in Mainland China (2022); 2411 Chinese respondents from four provinces were investigated. This study reached three significant conclusions. First, respondents in Mainland China possess a positive SWA, considering that the government has the responsibility to ensure socioeconomic security. Second, the degree of economic development dominates SWA, while the East Asian welfare regime has an auxiliary effect. Third, SWA in Mainland China is deeply influenced by individuals' self-interests; whether they can profit from the welfare system has a deep impact on their SWA. This study finds that Chinese respondents have a unique SWA compared with people in rich democracies, which not only is related to the collectivism and self-reliance concepts influenced by Confucianism in East Asia but also originates from the inadequate welfare supply in China's social welfare system.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":44567,"journal":{"name":"Asian Social Work and Policy Review","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145367030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}