Research on Social Work Practice最新文献

{"title":"The Spirit of the Assignment: Conformity, Green Privilege, and Self-Determination in Social Work Education","authors":"Nafees Alam","doi":"10.1177/10497315261465372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261465372","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"212 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148355608","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":"Therapy Dogs and Grief Support in Jail: An Evaluation of Animal-Assisted Groups","authors":"Yvonne Eaton-Stull, Sarah Kuehn, Catherine J. Massey, Tami Micsky, Mauricio Yabar, Neva Lilla, Benjamin Porter","doi":"10.1177/10497315261463210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261463210","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This study examined whether structured grief groups delivered with therapy dogs produced greater improvements in bereavement, prolonged grief, and resilience than the same groups delivered without therapy dogs. Method Using a quasi-experimental pre-post design, four 6-week groups were implemented in a county jail (n = 31), including two therapy dog-assisted groups (n = 20) and two non-animal-assisted groups (n = 11). Results Within-group analyses indicated significant reductions in bereavement symptoms in the therapy dog-assisted groups, whereas non-animal-assisted groups did not show statistically significant within-group change. However, between-group change-score analyses did not show statistically significant differences between conditions. Secondary combined analyses indicated significant overall decreases in bereavement and prolonged grief symptoms across participants. Resilience scores did not significantly change. Discussion Findings suggest grief support groups may benefit incarcerated individuals experiencing bereavement, with therapy dogs potentially enhancing emotional support and engagement.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148342050","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":"Same Old Story or a New Chapter? Social Work Dissertation Research Revisited","authors":"Harly M. Blumhagen, Brandy R. Maynard, Vibol Kong, Anna Sadlo, Michael G. Vaughn","doi":"10.1177/10497315261459320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261459320","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This study describes social work doctoral dissertation research over a 10-year period (2014–2024) and compares findings to a prior review (1998–2008) to characterize methodological and substantive shifts over time. Method A structured review of 525 dissertations was conducted. Data were independently extracted across research design, methodology, data source, practice area, and research populations, with chi-square analyses and odds ratios used to compare the two review periods. Results Dissertations in the current review period were approximately 37% less likely to employ quantitative methods and nearly twice as likely to utilize qualitative methods. Secondary data use more than doubled (OR = 2.13). Micro practice dissertations increased while dissertations focused on the social work profession declined. Research populations were otherwise relatively stable. Discussion These findings suggest meaningful methodological shifts consistent with broader theoretical trends towards postmodern and critical frameworks, with implications for social work doctoral education and research training curricula.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285754","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 Positive Development Among Disadvantaged Primary School Students Through a Service-Learning Project","authors":"Xiaoqin Zhu, Yi-Ting Tang, Diya Dou, Daniel T.L. Shek","doi":"10.1177/10497315261459321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261459321","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Service learning (SL) is a recognized experiential pedagogy that offers reciprocal benefits, yet most research focuses on service providers. This study examined the benefits for disadvantaged children who were service recipients in an SL course. Methods We used a single-group pretest–posttest design and a matched sample of 216 Grade 3 students (49.54% girls, mean age = 9.34 ± 0.62 years). Results Repeated-measures multivariate analyses of variance revealed significant improvements in academic development ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">F</jats:italic> = 20.92, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> &lt; .001, <jats:inline-formula> <mml:math xmlns:mml=\"http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"> <mml:msubsup> <mml:mi>η</mml:mi> <mml:mi>p</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msubsup> </mml:math> </jats:inline-formula> = .233), positive generic attributes ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">F</jats:italic> = 6.03, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> &lt; .001, <jats:inline-formula> <mml:math xmlns:mml=\"http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"> <mml:msubsup> <mml:mi>η</mml:mi> <mml:mi>p</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msubsup> </mml:math> </jats:inline-formula> = .248), and well-being ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">F</jats:italic> = 10.39, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> &lt; .001, <jats:inline-formula> <mml:math xmlns:mml=\"http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"> <mml:msubsup> <mml:mi>η</mml:mi> <mml:mi>p</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msubsup> </mml:math> </jats:inline-formula> = .089), along with significant decreases in mental health issues ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">F</jats:italic> = 6.01, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> &lt; .001, <jats:inline-formula> <mml:math xmlns:mml=\"http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML\" display=\"inline\" overflow=\"scroll\"> <mml:msubsup> <mml:mi>η</mml:mi> <mml:mi>p</mml:mi> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:msubsup> </mml:math> </jats:inline-formula> = .079). Boys and girls showed comparable favorable changes. Conclusions These findings support SL's effectiveness in promoting positive development among disadvantaged children, highlighting SL as a promising strategy for enhancing children's holistic development.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285755","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":"Using Behavioral Skills Training to Train New Parents to Reduce Choking Risks: Three Single-Subject Study","authors":"Kimberly Winter, Jessica Day, Kimberly Crosland, Lauren K. Schnell-Peskin","doi":"10.1177/10497315261449421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261449421","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Choking on items is a highly prevalent issue among young children which can lead to injury and death. This study assessed the effects of behavioral skills training (BST) for new three parents in identifying choking hazards and preparing food that will not be a choking hazard for young children. Method This study used multiple exemplar training using 160 nonfood items and 73 food items. Generalization was programed for by using an environment that was set up to resemble a naturalistic setting. Results The participants responding was low and variable responding in baseline and improved to high consistent rates of correct responding of identifying choking hazards and preparing foods to a nonhazardous size following BST. Discussion The success of this training package is attributed to the use of a performance-based training which included direct observation of the target behavior and immediate feedback following the participant's performance.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285756","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":"Revalidating the Zoom and Exhaustion Fatigue Scale Among Social Work Students","authors":"Michael D. Serrano, Charles Auerbach, Hanni Flaherty","doi":"10.1177/10497315261456594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261456594","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: With the uptick in videoconferencing platforms resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, there were increased reports of videoconferencing fatigue among students. Previous research and measures have been developed to capture videoconferencing fatigue. One instrument, the Zoom Fatigue Scale (ZEF), has been previously researched, demonstrating validity and reliability. Despite this, there is a dearth of knowledge regarding the validity and reliability of videoconferencing fatigue instruments among social work students. Method: This study examined the psychometric properties of the ZEF instrument by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) among social work students. Results: Significant findings from the CFA concluded that the ZEF instrument has strong content, convergent and discriminant validity. The results indicate that the ZEF instrument is psychometrically sound in measuring videoconferencing fatigue among social work students. Discussion: Measuring videoconferencing fatigue is vital for academic institutions to implement preventative measures to alleviate it.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285771","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":"Single-Session Psychoeducation for Social Anxiety Mental Health Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Lele Feng, Jiaqi Deng, Yiming Qin, Liechuan Cui, Xiaoyu Zhuang, Xinfeng Tang","doi":"10.1177/10497315261455809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261455809","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effectiveness of a three-hour intervention on mental health literacy and symptoms of social anxiety among university students. Methods: A total of 86 participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n</jats:italic> = 43) or a waitlist control group ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n</jats:italic> = 43). Assessments were completed at pretest (T1), posttest (T2), one-month follow-up (T3), and three-month follow-up (T4). Results: Compared with the control group, the intervention group showed significant improvements in mental health literacy, including increased knowledge ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T2</jats:sub> = 2.19, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T3</jats:sub> = 1.46, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T4</jats:sub> = 1.29), reduced stigma ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T2</jats:sub> = –0.94, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T3</jats:sub> = –0.99, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T4</jats:sub> = –0.71), and more positive help-seeking attitude ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T2</jats:sub> = 0.59, <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">d</jats:italic> <jats:sub>T3</jats:sub> = 0.44). However, no significant change was observed in social anxiety symptoms. Discussion: The single-session psychoeducational intervention effectively enhanced university students’ mental health literacy related to social anxiety. However, it did not significantly change social anxiety symptoms.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285772","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":"Primary Care Education Improves Digital Vaccine Literacy and Reduces Hesitancy: A Randomized Trial","authors":"Mehmet Uçar, Muhammet Faruk Yiğit","doi":"10.1177/10497315261456592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261456592","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a structured primary care-based education program on vaccine hesitancy, digital vaccine literacy, eco-anxiety, and perceived vulnerability to disease among parents of children aged 0–2 years. Method: A randomized controlled, parallel-group pretest–post-test design was used. A total of 178 parents (intervention = 93; control = 85) were included. The intervention group received a 4-week structured education program, while the control group received routine care. Data were collected at three time points and analyzed using mixed-design analysis of variance. Results: Significant time × group interactions were found for all variables ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p</jats:italic> &lt; .001). Vaccine hesitancy and eco-anxiety decreased, while digital vaccine literacy and perceived vulnerability significantly increased in the intervention group. Effects were sustained at follow-up. Discussion: Primary care-based education may be an effective and sustainable strategy to improve vaccine-related cognitive and emotional processes and reduce hesitancy among parents. Trial Registration: <jats:ext-link xmlns:xlink=\"http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink\" ext-link-type=\"uri\" xlink:href=\"https://clinicaltrials.gov/\">https://clinicaltrials.gov/</jats:ext-link> (NCT07381088); registered January 25, 2026.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285775","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":"Psychometric Properties of the Impact of Event Scale–6 in Sexual Violence Services","authors":"Sung Hyun Yun, Caroline Erentzen","doi":"10.1177/10497315261455826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261455826","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate selected psychometric properties of the Impact of Event Scale–6 (IES-6) for routine intake screening and potential practice-based monitoring in community-based sexual violence services and to examine gender comparability. Methods: Secondary analyses used de-identified intake data from a Southwestern Ontario trauma-service network collected over 12 years. Adult survivors ( <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">N</jats:italic> = 893; 451 men, 442 women) completed IES-R items from which the IES-6 was derived, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales–21. Analyses included confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), ordinal CFA sensitivity analysis, internal consistency, convergent validity, known-groups validity, and gender invariance. Results: A one-factor model with two theoretically interpretable residual covariances showed acceptable fit, good internal consistency, and convergent validity. Ordinal CFA produced broadly similar conclusions. Metric invariance held, but scalar invariance did not. Discussion: Findings provide preliminary support for the IES-6 as a brief intake screening measure; gender mean differences should be interpreted descriptively.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285776","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":"Evaluating an Online Learning Platform for End-of-Life Care Volunteers: A Pre–Post Intervention Study","authors":"Zhuyun Lin, Vivian W.Q. Lou","doi":"10.1177/10497315261455352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261455352","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study investigates the potential effectiveness of an end-of-life care volunteer online self-learning platform and factors influencing volunteers’ satisfaction. Method: Participants completed an online questionnaire before and after the training modules; 173 of the 274 initial respondents completed the post-training assessment. We used a paired samples <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">t</jats:italic> -test to assess the potential effectiveness of the online learning intervention and employed partial least squares structural equation modelling to examine associations between the predictors and online learning satisfaction. Results: Findings revealed a significant improvement in learning scores post-training. Key factors associated with online learning satisfaction included perceived usefulness, course quality, and learning flexibility. The study underscores the importance of tailored content and flexible schedules in enhancing end-of-life care volunteer training. Discussion: The findings validate the Technology Acceptance Model integrated with the User Satisfaction Model, highlighting the critical role of perceived usefulness, course quality, and flexibility in achieving online learning satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285778","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}