{"title":"Perspectives from Hmong-American women about the first-generation college student experience in higher education","authors":"Lacey Ducklow, Jessica Toft","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2019.1570887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570887","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT While the research regarding Hmong-American women as first-generation college students (FGCS) has grown, it emphasizes cultural and individual factors, neglecting institutional and systemic factors that may mediate academic success. Using an ethnographic and phenomenological approach, interviews were conducted with six female Hmong-American FGCS to address the following question: What factors promote and impede success in higher education? Applying grounded theory data analysis method, four categories of themes emerged: complex culture clash, higher education institution experience, supports for success, and changing view of higher education. Future research is recommended regarding the interface and impact of specific aspects of education, as well as a needed focus on male students’ experiences.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"29 1","pages":"455 - 472"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2019.1570887","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48311206","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":"Spiritual microaggressions: Understanding the subtle messages that foster religious discrimination","authors":"D. Hodge","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2018.1555501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2018.1555501","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Social workers have an ethical duty to recognize and support each person’s spiritual identity and ameliorate diverse forms of religious bias. These ethnical mandates are increasingly salient in light of recent Federal Bureau of Investigation data indicating that Jews, Muslims, Christians, and other people of faith are frequent victims of hate crimes. These discriminatory actions do not occur in a vacuum, but are legitimized by widely disseminated, subtly detrimental messages—commonly referred to as microaggressions. To assist social workers in identifying and counteracting these negative messages, this article delineates seven types of spiritual microaggressions that are frequently encountered in societal discourse. It concludes by offering some suggestions to help create a society that upholds and defends each person’s spiritual integrity and well-being.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"29 1","pages":"473 - 489"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2018.1555501","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46896111","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":"Addressing race, ethnicity, and poverty in policy assignments: students’ opportunities and constraints","authors":"Zita Dixon, M. Collins, T. Zimmerman","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1839617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839617","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Policy practice is central to social work and has particular potential for furthering social justice. This paper presents and analyzes data collected as part of an assessment of a project aimed at advancing policy practice skills of foundation year MSW students. Specifically, it aims to address the question: how do students incorporate social justice issues related to racial, ethnic, and poverty inequity within their understanding of policy practice? One hundred and sixty one students described their field-based policy practice project and how it related to social justice. Review of these reports identified several key themes. We provide further reflection on how to strengthen field-based policy practice activities and their linkage with social justice.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"370 - 381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839617","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46957655","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}
Shinwoo Choi, P. Clark, Vanessa C. Gutierrez, Caroline Runion, Mendenhall R
{"title":"Racial Microaggressions and Latinxs' Well-being: A Systematic Review","authors":"Shinwoo Choi, P. Clark, Vanessa C. Gutierrez, Caroline Runion, Mendenhall R","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1827336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827336","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT As a form of racism that is both subtle and ubiquitous, racial microaggressions (RMAs) can have cumulatively deleterious physical and emotional effects on people of a specific race or ethnicity. While a significant body of knowledge about RMAs has been developed from a Black-White perspective, this study was undertaken to explore extant empirical research that specifically addresses the physical and emotional effects of racism and RMAs on people who are Latinx-American. Through the implementation of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically searched multiple databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, Social Services Abstract, and CINAHL) to identify studies that specifically focused on Latinxs’ well-being in response to RMA. Following a systematic search and screening process, nine studies met all of the study’s inclusion criteria. Researchers reviewed studies for content, methods, effect sizes, and risk of bias. Strengths and shortcomings of the existing studies were identified, followed by suggestions for future research.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"16 - 27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827336","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44205983","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":"Understanding gambling among older Filipino-Canadians: recommendations for social work intervention for older gamblers with minority cultural backgrounds","authors":"Hai Luo","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1839615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839615","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study describes gambling motives, behavior, and help-seeking patterns in older Filipino-Canadians through a life-course perspective. Eighteen older Filipino gamblers, three social workers and four gambling service providers in a central Canadian city were interviewed. This study reveals that older Filipino gamblers’ conceptualization of gambling is greatly influenced by their culture of origin, their life trajectories, and their loved ones. Controlled gamblers hold positive to neutral views toward gambling, while problem gamblers generally hold negative views. For some of them, visiting casinos meets their need for active leisure activities. The study concludes with suggestions for social workers on working with older gamblers with minority cultural backgrounds.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"341 - 355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839615","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47087855","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":"Racisms and microaggressions in social work: the experience of racialized practitioners in Canada","authors":"Merlinda Weinberg, M. Fine","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1839614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839614","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Rather than racism targeted toward service users, this paper adds to the sparse corpus of articles that reports on racism and microaggressions experienced by racialized social work practitioners. Based on two qualitative exploratory research studies in Canada, the findings suggest that racism continues to be a significant problem for racialized social workers. In addition to the oft-mentioned category of individual racism, four other “modern” forms of racism are explored: cultural racism, institutional racism, epistemological racism, and aversive racism. The importance of broadening the categories of racism is that these other forms are less familiar and thus are more likely to be unnoticed yet have profound effects on practitioners.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"96 - 107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839614","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43225038","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":"“That is when I changed and my whole life changed”: Turning points in health perceptions among LGBTQ adults of color","authors":"Kimberly D. Hudson, Gita R. Mehrotra","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1839616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839616","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explored turning points in health perceptions among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults of color living in a major US city. Turning points in health perceptions were elicited from 38 participants through in-depth interviews and were examined using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Findings revealed three key themes: (a) diagnosis and disease; (b) death or illness of family and friends; and (c) changes in environmental context and body. The positive impacts of turning points are discussed, including the development of active coping skills, engagement in health-promoting behaviors, and increased community connectedness. Implications for future research are also suggested.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"84 - 95"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839616","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45706775","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}
Toula Kourgiantakis, J. Sanders, Karen M. Sewell, K. Asakura, M. Bogo
{"title":"Students’ conceptualization of culture and diversity with a simulated client","authors":"Toula Kourgiantakis, J. Sanders, Karen M. Sewell, K. Asakura, M. Bogo","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1839618","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839618","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Teaching students about culture and diversity in social work practice is a complex and important task for social work educators. In this study, we assessed students’ conceptualization of culture and diversity factors following a simulated interview. Participants (N = 57 MSW students) completed a reflection questionnaire post-simulation and we conducted thematic analysis of the data. Three themes emerged: 1) culture and diversity impacted the interview, 2) culture and diversity didn’t really impact the interview, but …, and 3) culture and diversity didn’t really impact the interview. The results indicate it is important to enhance teaching methods related to culture and diversity, and simulation is a promising innovation to prepare students for practice.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"356 - 369"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1839618","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41585127","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":"“We still keep our culture to stay alive”: acculturation and adaptation among resettled young adult refugees from Burma","authors":"Betty C. Tonui, D. Mitschke","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1827334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827334","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Coming of age as a recently resettled refugee from Burma poses unique opportunities and challenges in navigating dissimilar norms and expectations of family, culture, and the new host environment. Understanding these experiences and how they are interpreted by young adults can provide insight into the mechanisms through which this segment of the resettled refugee community can be supported and encouraged. The present study used semi-structured interviews to gain insight into the resettlement experiences of refugee young adults from Burma. The sample consisted of 14 Karen young adult refugees from Burma who had been resettled to a large urban city in the southwestern United States for at least 5 years. Data analysis revealed five major themes: (1) cultural pride; (2) filial obligation; (3) community commitment; (4) contrast; and (5) resettlement challenges. In sum, the young adult participants in this study had positive outlooks about their circumstances and were forward-thinking in their aspirations, particularly as they related to educational and career goals. Participants emphasized the importance of maintaining cultural traditions and ethnic community connections throughout the resettlement experience as a mechanism through which challenges and obstacles can be overcome.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"121 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827334","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43432064","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":"The impact of work-family conflict on psychological well-being: a cross-sectional study of Salvadoran social workers","authors":"E. Lizano","doi":"10.1080/15313204.2020.1827333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827333","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT It is important to examine the workplace experiences and well-being of our social work colleagues in diverse national and cultural contexts. This study examines the relationship between work-family conflict and psychological well-being using cross-sectional data from 68 Salvadoran social workers. Based on hierarchical regression analysis results, work-family conflict (WFC) was inversely associated with psychological well-being which was attenuated by job satisfaction. The results suggest that the relationship between WFC and psychological well-being is stronger among those with low job satisfaction. The implications of the study findings to social work management practices are discussed.","PeriodicalId":45824,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work","volume":"31 1","pages":"51 - 61"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2020-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15313204.2020.1827333","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49158320","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}