{"title":"Shared Wounds, Same Suffering: Childhood Trauma Experiences, Empathy, Decision-Making and Case Management Among Turkish Child Protection Social Workers","authors":"Taner Artan,Mehmet Zafer Danış,İsmet Galip Yolcuoglu,Ahmed Taha Arifoglu,Fatih Cebeci,Merve Karaman,Rumeysa Dincer","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01141-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01141-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"1747-1761"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210841","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":"Digital Parenting Narratives and Social Work Practice: How Russian Podcast Representations of Motherhood and Fatherhood Shape Family Dynamics and Service Engagement","authors":"Oxana Mikhaylova,Elena Maksyuta","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01125-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01125-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"1735-1746"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210843","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":"Maternal Absence and Preschoolers’ Social-Emotional Development in Father-Migrant Families: The Buffering Role of Relational Support in Rural Areas","authors":"Jia Luo,Gaoming Ma,Can Xu,Haijing Dai","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01132-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01132-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"73 1","pages":"1819-1831"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210856","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":"Constructing Child Abuse and Child Psychological Abuse: Social Representations and the Lifecycle of a Social Problem","authors":"Nathalie Plante,Lilian Negura","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01127-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01127-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"162 1","pages":"1967-1980"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210844","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":"How Leisure Activities Help Adolescents Cope with Academic Stress and Depression: The Moderating Effects of Physical Activity and Smartphone Usage","authors":"Jae Yop Kim,Dong Hyeon Kim,Na Yeon Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01134-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01134-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"234 1","pages":"1523-1535"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210845","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":"Ambiguous Compliments and Encouragement: Young Fathers’ Experiences of Care, Responsibility and Youth","authors":"Marijke Sniekers, Lieke Tillmann, Milotte Hamer","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01118-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01118-1","url":null,"abstract":"Even though fathers matter in the lives of their children, their partners and in society, engaging fathers in social work services has remained hard to follow through. Our participatory action research project in a youth care network in the Netherlands aimed at strengthening the inclusion of young fathers in youth care practice. This article explores how young fathers experience their fatherhood in relation to gender and age norms. Their narratives reveal that age, gender and ethnicity intersect to shape norms of youthfulness from which young fathers deviate by positioning themselves as mature. The young fathers describe their care work as childcare and as relational work, while aligning these care practices with traditional norms of masculinity such as providership and responsibility. Although caring fatherhood is increasingly recognised, they experience ambivalent reactions on community and institutional levels. They receive ambiguous compliments and encouragement that evoke feelings of stigma. Their fatherhood brings positive changes, yet structural barriers in social work systems persist. They often feel unrecognised by social work professionals. The project, however, contributed to professional development through an enhanced father-inclusive support method and training programme. By closely looking into the fathers’ perspectives, this article calls for a shift in social work practice and policy. Findings underline that meaningful engagement with young fathers requires addressing institutional norms, ensuring equal recognition of fathers and mothers, and adopting gender- and age-sensitive approaches that acknowledge the diverse realities of young fathers.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285774","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}
Sarah E. Aadahl, Chyng-Feng Sun, Elizabeth Hodges, Ana J. Bridges, Jennifer A. Johnson, Matthew B. Ezzell
{"title":"Personal Beliefs and Professional Realities: A Mixed-Methods Study of Child Sexual Abuse Workers’ Perspectives on Pornography","authors":"Sarah E. Aadahl, Chyng-Feng Sun, Elizabeth Hodges, Ana J. Bridges, Jennifer A. Johnson, Matthew B. Ezzell","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01104-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01104-7","url":null,"abstract":"Digital pornography is pervasive in children’s lives and a significant factor in the cycle of child sexual abuse (CSA). Using a partially mixed-methods design, this study draws primarily on semi-structured interviews with 50 experienced frontline professionals who work with cases of child sexual abuse. This qualitative data are supplemented by survey data, including the Attitudes Toward Pornography Scale, to contextualize patterns in participants’ reported beliefs. As part of a broader study on frontline workers’ perspectives, this study explores how their views on pornography influence or are influenced by their experiences with sexually abused children. Qualitative data were analyzed using an iterative coding process to identify key themes, while quantitative findings were used descriptively to situate and clarify the complexity of those perspectives. Participants described how their initially neutral or positive perceptions shifted or became more complex after witnessing its links to CSA. While some expressed strong objections to the industry, none approached the topic from a religious or moral standpoint. Participants universally saw pornography as harmful to children but viewed adult use through narratives of personal choice. They explicitly acknowledged feeling conflicted, possibly shaped by mainstream discourse. Rather than supporting government policies restricting access, participants framed exposure through a “harm reduction” lens, emphasizing the importance of addressing pornography with clients in a way that fosters safety and avoids inducing shame. Findings underscore the need for evidence-based professional guidance in navigating pornography-related concerns in healthcare settings amid polarized narratives and rapidly evolving digital environments.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285777","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}
Laura E. Leppan, Donna M. Halperin, Scott A. Halperin, Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Stephana Julia Moss
{"title":"The Stressors, Complexities, and Coping Strategies Experienced by Frontline Worker’s Families During COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada","authors":"Laura E. Leppan, Donna M. Halperin, Scott A. Halperin, Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Stephana Julia Moss","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01113-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01113-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285784","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":"Developing a Structural Understanding of School Social Work","authors":"Brandon Mitchell, Kimberly Knox","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01114-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01114-5","url":null,"abstract":"School social work is challenged by disparate professional guidance, inconsistent certification standards, and role ambiguity –– all intersecting with schools that are ripe with inequities. Despite this complexity, research has often gravitated toward a disproportionate analysis of roles. Although an understanding of roles is imperative, this focus, at times, has supplanted an awareness of the structural dimensions that affect practice that exist <jats:italic>in</jats:italic> and <jats:italic>outside</jats:italic> of the school. The purpose of this article is to outline a structural understanding of school social work through attention to national leadership, state training, and school-based factors that affect roles and practice. The analysis spans three levels, (1) <jats:italic>national</jats:italic> , (2) <jats:italic>state,</jats:italic> and (3) <jats:italic>school.</jats:italic> On the national level, we explore professional guidance from leadership organizations to identify the potential influence on training and practice. On the state level, we explore state certification standards and inconsistent educational preparation to consider the bidirectional links between professional guidance and role efficacy in schools. On the school level, we examine the relationship between educational inequities and school social work, including inconsistent roles, practice ambiguity, and the barriers to effective practice. We conclude with recommendations for research and practice.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285783","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}
Suzanne de Ruig, Jip Boersema, Floor van Rooij, Marion van Hattum, Chris Kuiper
{"title":"Understanding the Transformation of YIM Professionals in Youth Care","authors":"Suzanne de Ruig, Jip Boersema, Floor van Rooij, Marion van Hattum, Chris Kuiper","doi":"10.1007/s10560-026-01115-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-026-01115-4","url":null,"abstract":"The Youth-Initiated Mentor (YIM) approach, an intervention in which elements of both natural mentoring and professional youth care are combined, shows promise in Dutch youth care. However, adopting this approach is challenging for professionals, as it requires a more network-oriented way of working. A YIM professional is a publicly financed youth care practitioner who facilitates the establishment of a mentoring relationship between a young person and YIM mentor. Yet, little is known about how professionals experience this shift in roles and identity and which conditions facilitate successful adoption. This study examined how YIM professionals perceive their own roles and those of non-YIM colleagues, and which conditions support their transformation into YIM professionals, addressing how this shift translates into everyday practice. Using a Social Identity Approach-based topic guide, five focus groups were conducted with 29 participants (23 women, 6 men; ages 31–62, <jats:italic>M</jats:italic> = 41.0, <jats:italic>SD</jats:italic> = 9.9). Analysis involved open and axial coding in ATLAS.ti, followed by iterative refinement and member checking. The transformation involves shifts in roles, performance, and professional identity, supported by room for individual development, team collaboration, organizational backing, and clear communication with referrers. Becoming a YIM professional requires a fundamental shift from expert to coach, grounded in trust and shared responsibility with families. Sustainable implementation depends not only on individual transformation but also on leadership that supports identity development and organizational learning. Such support is critical for achieving the impact of the YIM approach for young people and their families.","PeriodicalId":51512,"journal":{"name":"Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148289721","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}