{"title":"Clarity is Charity in the Advances of Causal Inquiry","authors":"Yaacov Petscher, Michael Killian, Benjamin Kelcey","doi":"10.1177/10497315251318996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251318996","url":null,"abstract":"This special issue highlights the necessity of rigorous methodologies, transparency, and innovation in social work research. Emphasizing causal inference, the contributions in this volume address replication challenges, design complexities, and data transparency. Key advancements and recommendations we put forth include study preregistration, data sharing, and novel methodologies such as advanced mixed methods considerations, emerging recommendations in regression discontinuity designs, the use co-twin control designs, and how to handle complex nesting structures with partially nested designs. Papers also explore cost-effective trial planning, replication improvement, and fostering mentorship to enhance rigor and societal trust. These approaches aim to answer critical questions of efficacy and equity, providing a roadmap for impactful research that informs practice, shapes policy, and improves lives in an evolving scientific landscape.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"209 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143443385","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}
Dian Mulia Sari, Kara Klarissa Wollah, Andre Dwi Prasaja
{"title":"Book Review: Social Work Leadership and Management: Current Approaches and Concepts for Social and Human Service Organisations by Maik Arnold","authors":"Dian Mulia Sari, Kara Klarissa Wollah, Andre Dwi Prasaja","doi":"10.1177/10497315251320324","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251320324","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143401201","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":"Dog-Assisted Interventions for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders","authors":"Jasmin C. E. Erbacher, Christoph Bördlein","doi":"10.1177/10497315241307635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315241307635","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Despite the already extensive scientific literature on dog-assisted interventions, there is still a need to compile further reviews. In this regard, it should be noted that some of the existing reviews no longer reflect the current state of knowledge. The review presented here takes into account the current state of the literature on this topic. Methods: The present systematic literature search, which was supplemented by an open literature search, identified 13 articles from specialist databases dealing with the effects, possibilities, and challenges of dog-assisted interventions and the use of assistance dogs in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Results: Dog-assisted interventions and the use of assistance dogs can have a positive impact on children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, their family system, caregivers, and the environment in various areas. Conclusions: Although the results appear encouraging, it should be noted that there are potential challenges.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143367532","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}
Irfan Amir, Indah Sri Pangestu, Dessy Chrisma Citra Hapsari
{"title":"Book Review: Police Social Work: Social Work Practice in Law Enforcement Agencies by George T. Patterson","authors":"Irfan Amir, Indah Sri Pangestu, Dessy Chrisma Citra Hapsari","doi":"10.1177/10497315251318426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251318426","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143083664","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}
Kalah M. Villagrana, Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya, Ramona Denby, Tonia Stott, Lynn C. Holley, Ann Turnlund Carver, Kristin M. Ferguson
{"title":"Child Welfare and/or Legal System Involved Pregnant/Parenting Youth Intervention: A Pretest–Posttest Study","authors":"Kalah M. Villagrana, Ijeoma Nwabuzor Ogbonnaya, Ramona Denby, Tonia Stott, Lynn C. Holley, Ann Turnlund Carver, Kristin M. Ferguson","doi":"10.1177/10497315251316241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251316241","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This pilot study examined the preliminary effectiveness of the Empowered Young Parents Program (EYPP) for child welfare and/or legal system involved pregnant, expectant, or parenting youth (PPY) in promoting health outcomes. Method: A one-group pretest–posttest ( N = 25) design was used to evaluate changes in the participants. Results: At posttest participants reported lower perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and experiences of intimate partner violence. They also reported a higher likelihood of having someone to talk to about reproductive healthcare. Discussion: The study suggests the EYPP may be an effective prevention service for supporting the needs of PPY and further rigorous trials are needed.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072367","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: Sustainable Food Procurement Legal, Social and Organisational Challenges by Mark, Stein, Maurizio, Mariani, Roberto, Caranta, and Yiannis, Polychronakis","authors":"Trixie Leunupun","doi":"10.1177/10497315241311030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315241311030","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143071799","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":"A Spirituality-Based Group Work Intervention Reduces the Sense of Alienation Among Female Turkish Social Work Students: A Randomized Trial","authors":"Aslıhan Aykara, Fulya Akgül Gök","doi":"10.1177/10497315241279748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315241279748","url":null,"abstract":"PurposeThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of a spirituality-focused group intervention on the alienation levels of young women and search out exposure to a spirituality-focused group intervention reduces alienation more than no treatment.MethodsAn 8-week spirituality-focused group work was conducted and selected via a randomized controlled sampling method.ResultsFor the sense of alienation, a significant main effect of time ( F = 23.03, p < .01, partial η<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = .56, 95% CI [0.20, 0.72]), a significant effect for groups ( F = 8.82, p < .01, partial η<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = .33, 95% CI [0.03, 0.57]) were observed. The interaction effect between the sense of alienation over time and the group was also found ( F = 8.82, p = .27, partial η<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = .07, 95% CI [0.30, 0.78]).ConclusionSpirituality-focused group work stands as a pivotal component in mitigating the feeling of alienation experienced by young women of university age.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056596","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":"Rural Social Work in the UK: Themes and Challenges for the Future","authors":"Anthony Tanojo, Thasya Novita Sigiro","doi":"10.1177/10497315251315965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251315965","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143055498","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}
Aiche Sabah, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Mohammed El-Mir, Jamel Hajji, Ahmed Alduais
{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Flourishing Scale","authors":"Aiche Sabah, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Mohammed El-Mir, Jamel Hajji, Ahmed Alduais","doi":"10.1177/10497315251315942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251315942","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Psychological flourishing has significant attention within positive psychology, emphasizing the need for reliable tools across diverse cultural contexts. Purpose: This study examines the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Flourishing Scale (FS) among Algerian and Moroccan populations. Methods: A total of 758 university students from Algeria and Morocco, representing various academic disciplines, participated. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to evaluate the scale's structure and measurement invariance. Results: The CFA demonstrated good fit indices (χ² = 114.578, CFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.08). Reliability estimates were satisfactory (Cronbach's α = 0.79). Measurement invariance confirmed the scale's cross-cultural reliability and validity, supporting its consistency across Algerian and Moroccan samples. Discussion: The Arabic version of the FS is a reliable, valid, and culturally adaptable tool for assessing psychological flourishing. It offers valuable insights for research and applications in positive psychology within Arab contexts, ensuring relevance for diverse groups.","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"158 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056597","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}
Yayan Candra, Mentari Permatasari, Kara Klarissa Wollah, Andre Dwi Prasaja
{"title":"Book Review: Against Critical Thinking in Health, Social Care and Social Work: Reframing Philosophy for Professional Practice by Tom Grimwood","authors":"Yayan Candra, Mentari Permatasari, Kara Klarissa Wollah, Andre Dwi Prasaja","doi":"10.1177/10497315251315109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251315109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47993,"journal":{"name":"Research on Social Work Practice","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143026581","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}