Research on Social Work Practice最新文献

A Convergent/Discriminant Validity Study of Scores on the Family Bondedness Scale 家庭依恋量表得分的收敛/判别效度研究

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-10-01 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261490823

William Robert Nugent, Jong Kim

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Online Psychoeducational Group Based on Choice Theory: Effects on University Adjustment 基于选择理论的网络心理教育群体对大学适应的影响

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-09-24 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261490830

Hüseyin Zahid Kara, Melahat Demirbilek

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A Health Belief Model-Based Measurement for Profiling Vulnerability to Brucellosis 基于健康信念模型的布鲁氏菌病易感性分析方法

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-09-06 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261485278

Wenjie Duan,Yao Tang,Xue Chai,Yujing Liao

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Early Identification of Vulnerability and Complex Needs: Social Work Admission Assessment Tool 脆弱性和复杂需求的早期识别：社会工作入学评估工具

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-09-04 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261473447

Maria Inês Espírito Santo, Helena Carvalho, Sofia Pinheiro, Vanessa Salgueiro

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Cultural Responsiveness and Mental Health Engagement Among Latino Adolescents: A Scoping Review 拉丁裔青少年的文化反应性和心理健康参与：范围审查

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-08-26 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261481126

Dushawn A. Powell

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An Initial Outcome Evaluation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment Under Tim's Law in Kentucky 肯塔基州蒂姆法案下辅助门诊治疗的初步结果评估

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-08-26 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261474160

Aubrey E. Jones, Aaron R. Brown, Opeyemi Daramola, Olivia Raley, Tara Brewer, David T. Susman, Sheila Barnhart, Justin “Jay” Miller

{"title":"An Initial Outcome Evaluation of Assisted Outpatient Treatment Under Tim's Law in Kentucky","authors":"Aubrey E. Jones, Aaron R. Brown, Opeyemi Daramola, Olivia Raley, Tara Brewer, David T. Susman, Sheila Barnhart, Justin “Jay” Miller","doi":"10.1177/10497315261474160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261474160","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess four outcomes among participants in Kentucky's assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program, which was created under Tim's Law, enacted in 2017. AOT is a court-ordered, community-based treatment approach for individuals living with serious mental illness. Method Quantitative data were collected for 220 AOT participants in Kentucky from July 2020 through December 2025 using administrative data, provider-completed administrative interviews, and structured interviews with program participants. Data were collected at program entry, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up using the National Outcome Measures. Results Descriptive findings showed reductions in psychiatric hospitalization and psychiatric emergency department use, generally high medication adherence with improvement by 12-month follow-up, increases in employment, and improvements in self-reported mental health. Discussion These findings are broadly consistent with prior AOT evaluations. Continued research efforts are needed to monitor AOT implementation and participant outcomes over time.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148821093","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}

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Family Polyvictimization in East Asia: A Comparative Review of Policy and Practice 东亚家庭多重受害：政策与实践的比较回顾

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-08-04 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261473449

Chengrui Wu,Qiqi Chen,Camilla K. M. Lo,Sachiko Kita,Mari Ikeda,April Chiung-Tao Shen,Bong Joo Lee,Ko Ling Chan

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A Review of Explanatory Theories Used to Inform Behavioral, Psychological, and Social Interventions Evaluated for Their Effectiveness in Sweden 瑞典用于行为、心理和社会干预的解释性理论综述，评估其有效性

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-30 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261471101

Mikael Skillmark, Tina M. Olsson, Knut Sundell

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Nonpharmacological Interventions for Social Anxiety in Youth With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Meta-Analysis 神经发育障碍青少年社交焦虑的非药物干预：荟萃分析

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-29 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261471082

Xin Guan, Xu-Hong Li, Khalid I Afzal, Jun He, Jin-Peng Chen, Bei-Bei Wang, Yu-Ya Feng, Ji-Lu Sun, Yi-Zhou Wang

{"title":"Nonpharmacological Interventions for Social Anxiety in Youth With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Meta-Analysis","authors":"Xin Guan, Xu-Hong Li, Khalid I Afzal, Jun He, Jin-Peng Chen, Bei-Bei Wang, Yu-Ya Feng, Ji-Lu Sun, Yi-Zhou Wang","doi":"10.1177/10497315261471082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261471082","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Social anxiety disorder is common among youth with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and causes substantial functional impairment. Nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) are frequently used, but the evidence base remains limited and heterogeneous. Method: We conducted a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses compliant systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published between 2014 and 2024 examining NPIs for social anxiety in youth with NDDs. Five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and six single-arm studies met inclusion criteria; random-effects models were used. Results: Pooled RCT analysis showed no significant difference between intervention and control (Hedges’ g = −0.42, 95% CI [−0.96, 0.11]) with high heterogeneity. Single-arm studies similarly showed no significant pre–post effect. Most studies had moderate to high risk of bias. Discussion: Current evidence is insufficient to draw firm conclusions about NPI effectiveness for social anxiety in youth with NDDs. Adequately powered RCTs with standardized outcomes and more diverse samples are needed.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"218 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148612527","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}

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The Adoption of Generative AI by Social Workers in Practice: A Scoping Review 社会工作者在实践中采用生成式人工智能：范围审查

IF 1.8 4区社会学

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-07-29 DOI: 10.1177/10497315261469433

Chuhan Bai, Esther Mercado García

{"title":"The Adoption of Generative AI by Social Workers in Practice: A Scoping Review","authors":"Chuhan Bai, Esther Mercado García","doi":"10.1177/10497315261469433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261469433","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid growth of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has led to a new paradigm shift across professions. Social work, which is grounded in relational ethics and judgment, is at a crossroads of technology and professional values. Purpose: The scoping review aims to map the current landscape of GenAI adoption by frontline social workers in active practice. Method: This scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Four databases were systematically searched using the PCC (Population, Concept, and Context) framework to identify studies published between 2018 and 2026. A total of 133 papers were examined, of which seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: The scoping review identified four main areas of GenAI adoption in social work practices: administrative workflow and documentation support, assessment and clinical decision support, client engagement and public health outreach, and professional development and supervision. Findings indicate that GenAI can significantly reduce administrative burdens and support structured assessment workflows, but practitioners across many countries have a healthy resistance to full automation. Key concerns include the empathy gap in client communication, loss of professional discretion, and digital depersonalization. Conclusion: The scoping review concludes that in social work, the adoption of GenAI should emphasize augmentation rather than automation. It should be ethically integrated to apply a domain-specific, secure AI based on empathy and human dignity. Future research should focus on longitudinal client outcomes, the evaluation of the AI tools in practice, and professional guidelines for AI-aided decision-making.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"354 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148612512","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}

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