Kati Kallinen, Susanna Rautio, Anna Nikupeteri, Riitta Vornanen, Agnieszka Repo, Merja Laitinen
{"title":"Social Worker’s Perspectives on a Child-Centred Approach in High-Conflict Separations—Three Dimensions of a Child-centred Approach","authors":"Kati Kallinen, Susanna Rautio, Anna Nikupeteri, Riitta Vornanen, Agnieszka Repo, Merja Laitinen","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01084-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01084-8","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we explore social workers’ perspectives of a child-centred approach in high-conflict parental separations. The aim is to define a child-centred approach in social work with children, adolescents and families in these situations. The data consists of vignette interviews with Finnish child protection and child and family social workers ( <jats:italic>N</jats:italic> = 46). The research question is: <jats:italic>How do social workers construct a child-centred approach in high-conflict separations when presented with case vignettes?</jats:italic> We found that social workers construct a child-centred approach through three different conceptualisations: (1) Child-centredness as a child’s active involvement advocated by the social worker, (2) Child-centredness mediated through interaction with parents to support the child, and (3) Child-centredness achieved by professional collaboration. These conceptualisations reflect that child-centredness in social work is a dimensional, cumulative and evolving process, and it should be understood as a multilayered and context-related entirety. It is also important to recognise the social worker’s role as a designer and a leader of child-centred practices in high-conflict parental separations. To uphold a child-centred approach in these complex situations, social workers need awareness, education, support, and confidence in their own expertise and in collaborating with other professionals.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146048460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Crucial Link: How Institutional Support Shapes the Professional Quality of Life of Foster Parents in France","authors":"Tess Bretesché, Mathieu Pereira, Quentin Hallez, Rebecca Shankland, Fabien Bacro","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01081-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01081-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146006006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reeve S. Kennedy, Mi Hwa Lee, Zion Sanders, Kaylee Dendy, Mercury Carver
{"title":"Dyslexia in the Family: The Experience of Adolescents with Dyslexia","authors":"Reeve S. Kennedy, Mi Hwa Lee, Zion Sanders, Kaylee Dendy, Mercury Carver","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01080-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01080-y","url":null,"abstract":"Developmental dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by impairments in learning to read and write; however, it impacts more than just school performance. It also impacts self-esteem, self-worth, and overall well-being. Dyslexia has a known genetic component, yet previous literature has not explored the experience of being an adolescent with dyslexia who also has a parent with dyslexia. The current study explored the experiences of adolescents with dyslexia who also had a parent with dyslexia using reflexive thematic analysis to analyze interviews and focus groups with ten adolescents aged 13 to 18. Participants were diagnosed with dyslexia and had a parent who was formally or self-diagnosed with dyslexia. Findings highlight four themes: 1 <jats:italic>) “He would just hold me. And that was the best thing right there</jats:italic> , <jats:italic>”</jats:italic> (2) <jats:italic>“They accept me for who I am</jats:italic> , <jats:italic>”</jats:italic> (3) <jats:italic>“People weren’t doing really much for me…Then I came here</jats:italic> , <jats:italic>”</jats:italic> and (4) <jats:italic>“Perseverance is a word to describe who we are</jats:italic> , <jats:italic>”</jats:italic> couched within an overarching theme of <jats:italic>Resilience.</jats:italic> The findings highlight the importance of personal assets and external resources in the resilience of adolescents diagnosed with dyslexia. Specifically, they indicate the need for parental and social support, school-based support, increased education surrounding what is and is not dyslexia, and the importance of healthy coping skills.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"116 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146006011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Namkee G. Choi, Mark Longley, Leslie Goldstein, Stephanie Mata, Darling Membreño
{"title":"Mental Health Literacy Boot Camp for Adolescents and Parents/Guardians in a Low-Resource Community: Acceptability and Recommendations for the Future","authors":"Namkee G. Choi, Mark Longley, Leslie Goldstein, Stephanie Mata, Darling Membreño","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01082-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01082-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Complex Trauma Evolution and the Influence of Motherhood: A Qualitative Exploration among Young Mothers Formerly in Residential Care Using Ideal-Type Analysis","authors":"Madeleine Prévost-Lemire, Geneviève Paquette, Anne-Marie Tougas","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01079-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01079-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"83 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145961800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eva R.E. Onstenk, Hilde H. Wierda-Boer, Chris H.Z. Kuiper, Marion J.C. van Hattum
{"title":"Children’s Perspectives on Their Living Environment: A Systematic Review","authors":"Eva R.E. Onstenk, Hilde H. Wierda-Boer, Chris H.Z. Kuiper, Marion J.C. van Hattum","doi":"10.1007/s10560-025-01073-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-025-01073-3","url":null,"abstract":"The social and physical characteristics of neighborhoods significantly impact child development, yet children’s perspectives on their environment are underexplored. Understanding these perceptions provides valuable insights for improving their surroundings. To better understand the living environment of children aged 10–14, a mixed methods systematic review of 31 studies (2002–2025) was conducted, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted in the following databases: PsycInfo, CINAHL, Web of Science, SocINDEX, ERIC and MEDLINE. A converted integrated approach was used to analyze the findings. Preliminary results were discussed in meetings to reduce interpretation bias. The review revealed that children have clearly defined views of what a living environment should entail. Children emphasized that their living environment should support them by fostering a sense of belonging and safety. For children, there is a strong connection between the presence of a supportive living environment, characterized by its conditions, elements, and important role of adults, and their development. However, an important issue that emerges from this review concerns the potential impact of adult researchers on children’s perceptions of their living environment. Future research should be conducted on the living environment from children’s perspectives, recognizing children as both active participants and researchers. PROSPERO: CRD42023468194.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
James C. Hodges, Estefanía Palacios Pizarro, Marcela Familiar Bolaños, Maura Lester McSweeney, Flavio Francisco Marsiglia, Christopher P. Salas-Wright
{"title":"Integrating Interpersonal Aggression Content into Substance Use Prevention Programming: A Preliminary Adaptation of Keepin’ It REAL for Venezuelan Migrant Youth","authors":"James C. Hodges, Estefanía Palacios Pizarro, Marcela Familiar Bolaños, Maura Lester McSweeney, Flavio Francisco Marsiglia, Christopher P. Salas-Wright","doi":"10.1007/s10560-025-01077-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-025-01077-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jan-Oliver Kutza, Michael Rau, Patrick Werth, Christof Radewagen, Julius Schöning, Jan-David Liebe
{"title":"Utilization and Evaluation of Virtual Reality-based Interventions for the Training of Child Endangerment Assessment – A Scoping Review","authors":"Jan-Oliver Kutza, Michael Rau, Patrick Werth, Christof Radewagen, Julius Schöning, Jan-David Liebe","doi":"10.1007/s10560-025-01076-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-025-01076-0","url":null,"abstract":"Assessing child endangerment in the home environment can be a substantial challenge. It is particularly challenging for social workers with little experience in assessment of risks for child endangerment. The study examines the current knowledge and application of VR-based technologies in training professionals to assess child endangerment, including how these interventions are developed and evaluated using specific tools. It also explores the effects of VR on skills development and participant perception compared to traditional methods and the extent to which they are employed in decision-making for child welfare. A scoping review based on PRISMA-ScR and the Arksey and O’Malley framework was conducted, and seven scientific databases were systematically searched from 2014 to 2024. Of 307 identified studies, ten remained after screening. VR is already used for the training of professionals but is hardly incorporated in the field of social work. VR training is more realistic and immersive than conventional training methods. However, its effectiveness also depends on variables such as technologies used and the incorporation of feedback. Our review indicates that VR serves as an effective, immersive instructional tool for developing essential skills in child welfare risk assessments, offering advantages over traditional methods in realism and user engagement. However, challenges remain in standardizing VR technologies and evaluating their real-world decision-making impacts. While VR-based methods seem to be promising for the assessment training of child endangerment, scientific research is still sparse and does not provide conclusive results for all investigated outcomes.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"80 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shifting Kinship Caregiver Demographics and the Impact on Kinship-related Services: Perspectives from Kinship Care Staff","authors":"Anna Yelick, Kristine Posada, Amanda Cruce","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01083-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01083-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Internet Exposure and Adolescent Depression: Unraveling the Roles of Appearance and Body Anxiety across Gender and Weight Groups","authors":"Zurong Liang, Xiang Cao, Wanting Ren","doi":"10.1007/s10560-025-01075-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-025-01075-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145955056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}