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{"title":"Do resilience and social support buffer Vietnamese college students’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic? A pilot study","authors":"Trang Thu Nguyen","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2269125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2269125","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTThis pilot study aimed to investigate college students’ mental health during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam and its associated factors, such as resilience and perceived social support. A total of 101 college students completed an online survey on Qualtrics in the last quarter of 2021, when Vietnam was under social distancing measures. The results show that, at the peak of the pandemic, more than 80% of college students in the study reported at least mild depression, with very high prevalence of mild and moderate depression (39.44% and 30.99% respectively). Resilience and perceived social support were associated with each other, and both were found to buffer students’ mental health, yet resilience became an insignificant predictor when other covariates were added to the linear regression model. This pilot study prepares for the development of the larger study to develop resilience training programme for college students to cope with emergency situations.KEYWORDS: Vietnamese college studentsmental healthresiliencesocial supportCOVID-19 Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).articleAdditional informationFundingThe work was supported by the Vietnam National University’s University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi .Notes on contributorsTrang Thu NguyenTrang Thu Nguyen, PhD, MSW, is currently a social work faculty at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, where she previously earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work. She completed her doctoral training in social work at the University of South Carolina and postdoctoral training at the Center for Studies of Displaced Populations, Department of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her research interests include mental health problems, such as depression and dementia, as well as resilience and coping among older adults and their family caregivers. She is also interested in culturally competent, community-based, and art-based interventions for these groups. She has worked on several research projects on mental health problems and sociopsychological treatments for adults with mental disorders in Vietnam, as well as situations of and interventions for dementia family caregivers in Vietnam and the United States.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136352613","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}

{"title":"Editorial: does practice research have a mission?","authors":"Ian Shaw","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2271784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2271784","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139324345","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}

{"title":"Effects of group identification and stigma resistance on affiliate stigma and empowerment among families of people with mental illness","authors":"Mikyung Seo, Minhwa Lee, Jinhyang Lee","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2263740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2263740","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTTo explore effective overcoming strategies for the social stigma experienced by families of persons with mental illness (PWMI), this study examined the impact of group identification on affiliate stigma and empowerment, mediated by stigma resistance. The participants comprised 227 family members of PWMI who utilised services provided by community-based organisations in Korea. The finding of the study showed that sociodemographic factors, particularly education level, had a significant impact on empowerment. In addition, group identification was positively associated with stigma resistance. Furthermore, higher stigma resistance was associated with significantly lower levels of affiliate stigma and higher levels of empowerment. Moreover, group identification significantly indirectly affects affiliate stigma and empowerment by stigma resistance. These findings highlight the importance of social bonds and support in combating stigma, suggesting that active engagement in group-based advocacy and support groups can enhance empowerment for families of PWMI.KEYWORDS: Affiliate stigmastigma resistancegroup identificationempowermentthe family of people with mental illness Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThe work was supported by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Research Foundation of Korea [NRF-2021S1A5A2A03061931].Notes on contributorsMikyung SeoMiKyung Seo, Professor, She is a Professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea. She also serves as a Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Social Development. She focused on paratical and research in the field of mental health social work for a long time. Her research interests include human rights of mental illness and social stigma.Minhwa LeeMinHwa Lee, Assistant Professor, She is a Professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Mokpo National University, Muan, Republic of Korea. Lee’s research theme is mental health, community integration, and stigma. Her research areas include anti-stigma strategies for the stigma against people with mental illness.Jinhyang LeeJinHyang Lee, Assistant Professor, She is a Professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Changshin University, Changwon, Republic of Korea. Her research interest includes human rights, recovery, and social capital for people with mental illness.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135579905","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}

{"title":"Mechanistic examination of why caregiver strain undermines quality of life: unravelling the roles of mental health symptoms and social participation","authors":"Seonwoo Lee, Yoewon Yoon","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2258856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2258856","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTDevelopmental disabilities (DDs) that occur in early childhood can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s daily functioning. This paper emphasises the need for interventions for children with DDs and their families, as parents of children with DDs may experience high levels of strain and mental health symptoms. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of caregiver burden on Korean parents of children with DDs. Analyses were conducted to examine the mediating effects of mental health symptoms and social participation on the relationship between caregiver burden and quality of life (QoL). The results indicate that caregiver strain has a negative effect on QoL, and parental mental health symptoms and social participation mediate this relationship. The findings provide insights for practitioners in social work and special education involved with Korean parents of children with DDs and highlight the support systems needed to enhance their wellbeing.KEYWORDS: Caregiver strainmental health symptomssocial participationquality of lifedevelopmental disability Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationFundingThis research was supported by the Research Grant of Jeonju University in 2023.Notes on contributorsSeonwoo LeeSeonwoo Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation at Jeonju University in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. He earned his PhD in welfare for the handicapped from the Graduate School of Social Welfare at Yonsei University. Dr. Lee has several years of experience as a social worker with a local social welfare foundation in Korea. His research predominantly revolves around individuals with disabilities and their families. Currently, he is investigating post-traumatic growth (PTG) as a vital factor to enhance family functions, particularly in families with members having developmental disabilities.Yoewon YoonYoewon Yoon serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Welfare at Dongguk University in Seoul, South Korea. She earned her PhD from the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California. Dr. Yoon's research primarily centers on children, youth, and families. She has a particular interest in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their intergenerational continuity, and the resultant mental and behavioral health outcomes in vulnerable children and adolescents.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134912619","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}

{"title":"Self-care interventions for social workers in China: a scoping review","authors":"Miao Jian, Fan Wu, Yingfei Du","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2255331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2255331","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85274026","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}

{"title":"Has there been an adequate poverty reduction policy for single-parent households? An examination of the financial support for the single-parent and two-parent families with children in the Taiwanese context","authors":"Yi-ting Lin, H. Lai","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2249859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2249859","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77512213","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}

{"title":"Differing perceptions of risk and the implications for the delivery of harm prevention programmes in Cambodia","authors":"L. Henley, Nicky Stanley-Clarke, Anya Appanna, Emily Thompson, Yary Chhay, Solida Kea","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2246946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2246946","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In 2005, Cambodia implemented harm prevention as a guiding principle in their National Strategic approach. In this practice-based research, social and community work practitioners at a community-based non-government organisation (NGO) delivered harm prevention workshops to 18 villages in rural Cambodia. Findings indicated that traditional expert understanding of risk did not always match how communities perceived risk. By engaging with the community utilising a Participation Action Research approach, Children’s Future International (CFI) found their expert position shifted to one where the communities became the experts, empowering them to be actively engaged in risk reduction strategies. These findings have implications for community engagement, development and targeting of harm prevention workshops.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83260561","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}

{"title":"Promoting new mothers’ maternal social support in urban China: a series of group social work interventions in a public hospital setting","authors":"Shanshan He, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Jun Niu, Yanhong Li, Chenxi Huang","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2246418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2246418","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81267106","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}

{"title":"Factors affecting the life satisfaction of injured workers according to the type of return to work","authors":"J. Kim","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2241856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2241856","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88968134","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}

{"title":"“Beyond a practice-research bridge”: project conceptualisation, implementation, and dissemination by an internal social work intermediary in Singapore","authors":"Teo Meiyi Stella, Koh Hui Nee Jennifer, J. Kwan","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2238686","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2238686","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Despite shifting attention from whether practice research is advantageous to doing practice research better, the organisational role of internal social work intermediaries beyond initiating practice-research partnerships, especially in Asia, is less understood. Using a multi-modal qualitative case study approach, across project conceptualisation, implementation, and dissemination, we first documented the initial benefits and challenges of an internal Singaporean social work intermediary bridging practitioners and researchers. Subsequently, we described how the intermediary seized opportunities and went beyond mere stakeholder bridging by defining engagement terms and creating, using, and opening up a practice-research space. Implications for internal intermediaries and organisational functions are discussed.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76287394","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}