{"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":"18 1","pages":""},"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}
Shanshan He, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Jun Niu, Yanhong Li, Chenxi Huang
{"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":"11 1","pages":""},"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":"6 1","pages":""},"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":"47 1","pages":""},"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}
{"title":"“I have to be brave” – parents’ experiences of caring for a child with eczema","authors":"Christine Chua, Judith Chew, Winnie Lim","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2236063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2236063","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Eczema can have profoundly negative effects on the lives of affected children and their families. Having observed parents’ difficulties in a hospital setting, this practice-research study sought to explore parents’ experiences in caring for a child with eczema. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 parents whose children attended a dermatology clinic in Singapore and ‘Framework’ approach was employed for data analysis. Four overarching themes were identified: (1) Eczema – Living with it; (2) Managing child’s eczema – tasks and responsibilities; (3) Shifting illness-related responsibilities – supporting effective self-management; and (4) Parental support needs. The chronic-relapsing skin condition entails complex management tasks that shift between parent and child as the latter assumes autonomy during adolescence. Parents face challenges during this transition. This study highlights the areas that social work practitioners need to respond to when tailoring interventions for parents and children with eczema.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75870605","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":"Examining the family belonging of adults with institutional care experience in childhood","authors":"Figen Paslı, Hüsnünur Aslantürk","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2233470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2233470","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85035328","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}
Maja Müller, L. Nirmalarajan, Pernille Wisti, Lars Uggerhøj
{"title":"Co-production between researchers, service users, and practitioners in practice research – barriers and possibilities","authors":"Maja Müller, L. Nirmalarajan, Pernille Wisti, Lars Uggerhøj","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2233490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2233490","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article presents key concepts for collaboration, participation and co-production in practice research, based on a cross-analysis of three research cases. The article aims to explore questions such as: 1) Who should be involved? 2) What preconditions are necessary from all participants? 3) What nuances arise in the process of becoming a partner? The article investigates how partnerships, participation and knowledge production can be performed in social work practice research, and highlights that any collaborative process is complex, and the questions may thus be intertwined. Such processes require researchers to be aware of the communicative, power-relational, dialogical and democratic processes involved. One of the key takeaways from the cross-analysis is that successful collaboration demands conscious attention and effort towards effective communication, power-sharing and democratic processes.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"3 8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86562998","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":"China’s hospice care in the making: roles, practice, and the constraints of development","authors":"Yan Li","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2227957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2227957","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85292718","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}
Denise Liu, P. Woo, Elizabeth Y.M. Chia, Jie Hui Pek, Xinyao Yu
{"title":"Bringing strengths and differences to the table - challenges and opportunities in practitioner-researcher collaborations","authors":"Denise Liu, P. Woo, Elizabeth Y.M. Chia, Jie Hui Pek, Xinyao Yu","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2227978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2227978","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this paper, we (two researchers and three practitioners from Singapore) reflect on the challenges and opportunities of practice-research collaborations. While researchers and practitioners share a common goal to improve services, challenges can arise due to differing perspectives and priorities and power dynamics between team members. However, diversity of perspectives can enrich the research process when strengths of practitioners and researchers are utilised. Collaborative relationships can be optimised with careful selection of the appropriate team members, effective communication, and by practicing reflexivity. Our reflections highlight the benefits of practice-research collaborations and the importance of navigating partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"298 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79636547","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}
Kwanghyun Kim, Seong-Jun Maeng, Jun-Hyeok Kang, Sun-kyung Kang
{"title":"A case study on the Recovery Experiences of Problematic Online Gamblers","authors":"Kwanghyun Kim, Seong-Jun Maeng, Jun-Hyeok Kang, Sun-kyung Kang","doi":"10.1080/02185385.2023.2220321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2023.2220321","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44820,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development","volume":"70 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82594698","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}