{"title":"Book Review: Crisis Intervention Handbook: Assessment, Treatment, and Research by Yeager, Kenneth R. and Roberts, Albert R. YeagerKenneth R. (Ed.) and RobertsAlbert R. (Founding Ed.). (2025). Crisis Intervention Handbook: Assessment, Treatment, and Research, 5th ed. Oxford University Press (741pp., $99.00, ISBN 9780197687833).","authors":"Nafees Alam","doi":"10.1177/10497315251394294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251394294","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145491832","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}
Jinyi Kim, Julia H.-P. Hsu, Gahyun Sohn, Gie Myung Lee, Myeong Lee
{"title":"Leveling Socoeconomic Disparities: The Role of Service Availability in School Dropout Rates","authors":"Jinyi Kim, Julia H.-P. Hsu, Gahyun Sohn, Gie Myung Lee, Myeong Lee","doi":"10.1177/10497315251377009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251377009","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Adolescent school dropout remains a major concern in the USA, accounting for 5.3% of the entire high school students in 2022. This study aims to investigate the relationships between socioeconomic status (SES), the availability of mental health and substance use treatment facilities, and school dropout rates across thirteen states. Method: We used geospatial and machine learning techniques to integrate datasets and impute missing values. Regression analyses were used to examine the relationships among SES, service availability, and dropout rates. Results: Our findings suggest that computational techniques can help conduct multi-state analysis of educational data. The availability of services negatively moderates the relationship between SES and dropout. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the potential of geospatial and machine learning techniques for multi-level analysis. The findings provide implications for social work, public policy, and education, indicating that community-level resources may serve as protective factors in supporting youth educational continuity.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"167 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145434989","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":"Staying With the Trouble of Practice Research Knowledge Production in Social Work","authors":"Pernille Wisti, Liesanth Yde Nirmalarajan","doi":"10.1177/10497315251392540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251392540","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This article aims to enrich discussions about the potential for knowledge production in social work research and, in particular, practice research focusing on the capacities and capabilities of those involved who are in marginalized positions. Method: Based on themes from our workshop of the 6th Conference on Practice Research, the article nuances current practice research discussions by applying selected concepts from Donna Haraway's work. Results: The contribution considers capacities and capabilities embedded in the researcher–researched interaction in collaborative knowledge production and suggests polylogue to embrace care and entangled connections in both research and social work practice. Discussions: The article emphasizes involvement of those in marginalized positions by situating the researcher(s) and researched, essential to knowledge production. With the aspiration to refine participatory and collaborative approaches and learn from attempts and struggles, we suggest that staying with the trouble across positions can give access to new ways of responsible knowledge production.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"87 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145434948","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}
Rigmor C. Berg, Maral Jolstedt, Jens Dietrichson, Susan Myles, Marie-Claude Sirois, Angélique Khaled, Nicole Taske, Nirmalya Mukherjee, Sophie Werkö
{"title":"Advancing Social Care Through Evidence: A Position Statement from the International Network for Social Intervention Assessment (INSIA)","authors":"Rigmor C. Berg, Maral Jolstedt, Jens Dietrichson, Susan Myles, Marie-Claude Sirois, Angélique Khaled, Nicole Taske, Nirmalya Mukherjee, Sophie Werkö","doi":"10.1177/10497315251389547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251389547","url":null,"abstract":"The International Network for Social Intervention Assessment (INSIA) is a partnership of organizations that produce, support, and use evidence synthesis in social care. It emerges as a pivotal entity that supports evidence-informed social care decision-making. The paper argues for the importance of the production and use of trustworthy evidence synthesis in social care to inform and guide policy and practice. We articulate INSIA's position in the global field of social intervention assessment, list the vision and aims of INSIA as a network for promoting and enabling the production and use of evidence synthesis in social care, and issue a call to action, inviting other organizations to join this work.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"208 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145397321","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":"The Computational Preacher: Bayesian Statistics and Computational Methods","authors":"Michael Anthony Lewis","doi":"10.1177/10497315251388449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251388449","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides a conceptual overview of Classical/Frequentist and Bayesian statistical inference, focusing on their philosophical foundations and relevance to social work research. While most social workers are trained in Frequentist methods which highlight null hypothesis significance testing, Bayesian inference offers a different framework that assigns probabilities to hypotheses and emphasizes degrees of belief given observed data. The paper explains key differences between the two approaches, explores the role of the Metropolis Algorithm in Bayesian inference, and shows how this algorithm can approximate posterior distributions and credible intervals. The discussion aims to encourage social work researchers to broaden their methodological toolkit by considering Bayesian approaches, especially when addressing substantive applied questions.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"117 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145397900","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":"Empowerment Group Intervention with Women Surviving Violence: Randomized Mixed-Methods Trial","authors":"Emine Özmete, Fulya Akgül Gök, Ayşe Sezen Serpen, Cemre Akgün, Elif Yılmaz Aktaş","doi":"10.1177/10497315251386751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251386751","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose To determine whether an eight-week empowerment group boosts mindfulness-based self-efficacy, self-compassion, and authenticity in women survivors of violence. Method A sequential explanatory mixed-methods randomized controlled design was used. Twenty volunteers (25–65 years) were randomly assigned to an intervention ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n</jats:italic> = 10) or wait-list control group ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n</jats:italic> = 10). The intervention cohort attended weekly 90-min sessions. Outcomes were assessed pre- and post-test with the Mindfulness-Based Self-Efficacy Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Authenticity Scale. Independent t-tests and Wilcoxon tests evaluated change; session field notes and exit interviews underwent thematic analysis. Results Relative to controls, participants showed significant gains in self-efficacy ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> = .002), self-compassion ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> = .001), and authenticity ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> = .009). Qualitative data revealed that the group provided a safe setting to voice trauma and rebuild coping through mutual support. Conclusion Empowerment-focused group work strengthens key psychosocial resources and supports the recovery trajectories of women affected by violence.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145397896","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":"Twenty Years of Research on Social Work Practice: A Bibliometric Evaluation","authors":"Amaran Kumar, Anbu Krishnamoorthy","doi":"10.1177/10497315251388458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251388458","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To analyze 20 years of <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP)</jats:italic> publications (2005–2024), examining trends, key contributors, and thematic evolution. Method: Bibliometric techniques, including performance analysis, citation mapping, and keyword co-occurrence, were applied to identify active authors, institutions, countries, and highly cited articles. Thematic shifts were assessed across four time periods. Results: Seven thematic clusters emerged, notably evidence-based practice, trauma and youth, psychometric development, and implementation science. Findings show a move from clinical and child welfare concerns toward racial equity, digital innovation, and systems level approaches. <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">RSWP</jats:italic> demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary scope and responsiveness to social demands. Discussion: The journal's intellectual growth highlights opportunities for expanding methodological diversity, global relevance, and practice-focused contributions. Insights from this analysis provide guidance for researchers, practitioners, and editors to strengthen the field of social work practice.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"150 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145397898","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}
Jeeyeon Hong, In Young Park, Mansoo Yu, Cynthia Franklin
{"title":"Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Korean Schools: A Meta-Analysis","authors":"Jeeyeon Hong, In Young Park, Mansoo Yu, Cynthia Franklin","doi":"10.1177/10497315251385970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251385970","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The use of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) has expanded rapidly in Korean school settings, yet few meta-analysis have been conducted. Method: Following Cochrane guidelines, this meta-analysis synthesized experimental studies conducted in Korea from 1995 to 2024. Both peer-reviewed journal articles and theses/dissertations were included. A three-level random effects model was used. Results: Forty-six studies (152 effect sizes) were analyzed. Most interventions were group therapies (95%), incorporated three core SFBT categories, averaging 10 sessions and 12.46 techniques. The overall effect size was large ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">g</jats:italic> = 0.9), with significant improvements observed across behavioral, academic, social, and psychological outcomes. Study design and student age were significant moderators with stronger effects that were shown in randomized studies and among middle school students. Discussion: Findings support the effectiveness of SFBT in Korean schools. Future research directions and practical applications are discussed to enhance the evidence base and SFBT implementations in Korean schools (PROSPERO: CRD42024603637).","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"198 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145311022","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":"Book Review: Mindfulness for Children, Adolescents, and Families – Integrating Research into Practice by Ming Lo, Herman Hay LoMingHayHerman. Mindfulness for Children, Adolescents, and Families – Integrating Research into Practice. Springer. 2024. 176 pp.$159.99. ISBN 978-3-031-51942-0.","authors":"Nafees Alam","doi":"10.1177/10497315251384647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251384647","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145241853","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":"Co-researching Environments: A Practice Research Partnership Exploring Strategies to Address Food Insecurity","authors":"Christa B. Fouché, Laura A. Chubb","doi":"10.1177/10497315251379407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251379407","url":null,"abstract":"A co-researching environment describes the conditions that enable equitable partnership: who is involved, how power is shared, how knowledge is generated, and how outputs are embedded into wider systems. Using a practice research partnership on food insecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand as an illustrative case, this article shows how “co-researching environments” can guide the conduct and outputs of collaborative research. Data were collected through six virtual workshops and reflective dialogues with 25 practice partners and analyzed using hybrid thematic analysis, informed by a Practice Ecosystems Framework. Analysis highlighted four adaptive processes (co-creating, co-learning, co-producing, and co-shaping) through which collaboration was enacted, and three community-led strategies (negotiating, embedding, innovating) to address food insecurity. While strategies addressing food insecurity are context-specific, it requires a collective approach. “Co-researching environments” outline conditions to respond to increasing calls for collaborative knowledge generation that aligns research and service development.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"125 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145247679","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}