Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)最新文献

{"title":"Addressing Intervention Fit When Developing Services for Adolescents Leaving Care - An Empirical Assessment of Measurement Invariance and Latent Mean Differences in Theoretically Defined Mediators.","authors":"Matilda Karlsson","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2463376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2463376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>A good fit between program theory and the needs of the target population is essential to the success of an intervention. Still, empirical investigation of fit is a rare activity in theoretical frameworks for intervention development. The study objective was to inform the development of relevant support for youth transitioning from out-of-home care (OHC) in Sweden in light of intervention fit. Self-efficacy, mental health, resilience, and self-determination have been identified as potentially important malleable mediators that can be targeted by independent living services (ILS). This study aimed to establish the extent to which measurement instruments used to capture these mediators measure similarly across youth that belong to a potential target population for ILS and those who do not.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey design was used to compare youth with and without experience of OHC on the four study outcomes using a multi-group measurement invariance analysis and latent mean comparison.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All scales demonstrated scalar invariance or partial scalar invariance. Contrary to initial hypothesis, no differences in latent means were found.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Four potential interpretations of the results were discussed. Conclusion: The study identified a potential discrepancy between theoretical assumptions and empirical characteristics relevant to development of ILS for youth with experience of OHC in Sweden. Moreover, it highlighted the importance of exploring theoretical core mediators empirically in the target population in the process of intervention development and evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143375091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incorporating an Afrocentric Approach into the Criminal Justice System: The Voices of Men Who Attend the Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy (HEAT) Program.","authors":"John R Gallagher, Anne Nordberg, Jackie LaPlant-Braughton, Faith Kanneh, John Martin, Darryl Turpin, Honorable Casey L Clevenger","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2463377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2463377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Treatment courts, such as drug court, have been part of the criminal justice system since 1989. While treatment courts have played an important role in justice reform, they have also been plagued by inequities where programs tend to be more effective for White participants than African Americans.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>To the best of our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study to explore the experiences of African American men (<i>n</i> = 11) who are in treatment courts and participate in the Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy (HEAT) program. HEAT is a curriculum-based therapy that addresses Afrocentric topics, such as racial trauma.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes emerged from the data: (1) Limiting the amount of clinical information shared from HEAT to treatment court increases participant honesty, engagement, and satisfaction with counseling; (2) Appreciating an Afrocentric approach to support substance use disorder recovery; and (3) Expanding Afrocentrism in the criminal justice system to promote equality in treatment court outcomes.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Positive outcomes seem to be associated with integrating practices that contribute to safety and trust, such as limiting disclosure between counselors and courts, incorporating Afrocentric approaches into substance use disorder treatment, and creating a therapeutic environment that is person-centered and free from stigmatizing language.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implications for future research and treatment court practice are discussed, particularly around revisiting how substance use disorder counselors share information with treatment court and the importance of Afrocentric training for treatment court professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143375093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social Work and Sexual Minorities: The Health and Psychosocial Realities of Queer Men in Nigeria and Its Implication for Social Work Practice.","authors":"Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, Ellis Onyedikachi George","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2463381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2463381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nigeria is a nation characterized by diverse cultures, religions, and policies that often foster discrimination, oppression, and violence against sexual minorities. This hostile environment can significantly impact social work practices involving these groups. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the health and psychosocial realities of queer men in Nigeria and their implications for social work practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted for the study. Data were collected from 28 participants, including 16 queer men and 12 social workers, and analyzed thematically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed experiences of discrimination and insecurity, which contribute to both physical and psychological health issues. Additionally, the study highlighted a lack of understanding and acceptance among social workers regarding practices involving sexual minorities in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Discourse: </strong>The results highlight how queer individuals may experience limited access to healthcare and receive limited support from social workers in advancing their healthcare needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is recommended that social work education incorporate discussions around working with sexual minorities, as a better understanding of this population will enhance acceptance, improve practice, and encourage advocacy for reform in discriminatory policies and practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Academic Success Among Master of Social Work Students with Clinical Depression: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.","authors":"Michanda Lynne Gant, Junior Lloyd Allen, Shantalea Johns, Shani Saxon, AeYanna L Yett","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2463384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2463384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Little is known about depression's impact on Master of Social Work (MSW) students' academic success and career trajectory. This study explored the experiences of students living with clinical depression and enrolled in a MSW program at a singular large Midwestern University.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Participants were recruited using convenience and purposive sample techniques. Data were transcribed and analyzed using an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) framework, and the iterative processes associated with qualitative data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants addressed their depression by (a) recognizing, identifying, and addressing their childhood triggers, (b) finding healthy coping techniques to address their depression while also addressing previous negative behaviors, (c) incorporating intentional decision-making techniques to help them once they were enrolled in the MSW program, and (d) incorporating behavior change techniques learned in their classes to help them deal with their depression.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Students noted that classes presented opportunities to help them balance and address their triggers while also providing opportunities to holistically engage with academic demands. While there is no singular blueprint to ensure academic success, having clearly defined expectations within the academic setting (e.g. program expectations, studying for exams, course expectations, and personal responsibilities), helped to reduce stress, anxiety, and other unhealthy skills that may be correlated with their depressive symptoms and episodes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Recommendations for faculty and students were made.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Initial Investigation into Mental Health Clinicians' Aims to Reduce Restrictive Practices.","authors":"Jacinta Chavulak, Nicholas Sutcliffe, Terry Smyth, Melissa Petrakis","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2459164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2459164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Internationally, service users and their families have raised concerns about safety in current mental health service delivery. Underfunding and risk-averse management practices are implicated as key challenges. This study aimed to explore initial clinician perspectives on needed changes to reduce restrictive interventions and to improve conditions for service users and staff alike.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Utilizing a co-operative inquiry approach, this unique study was clinician-led and co-produced by researchers and clinicians. Community and Emergency Department Crisis Mental Health Clinicians (from both nursing and social work backgrounds) explored their use of restrictive interventions, and what they need from policy and resources to change practices. Clinician-researchers collected data across two meetings, subsequently co-conducted a thematic analysis of their reflections in a group setting, and co-produced the write up and reflections of the results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven themes were developed which explored: the holding of risk; over interventions, imperfect solutions; containment seeking; time's importance in the holding of risk; least restrictive environments; and holding risk as an isolating practice. These themes are presented as questions that arose through these discussions, as clinician-researchers reflected on their own practice.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The environments where crisis clinicians work are not designed for least restrictive practice, despite these clinicians often find creative and thoughtful solutions to imperfect circumstances.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study models and encourages deep dialogue toward redesigned policy and practices and for future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What Works to Reduce Sex Workers' Risk of Crime Victimization? A Scoping Review.","authors":"Lorena Molnar, Julien Chopin","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2456758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2456758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This scoping review investigates crime victimization prevention interventions among sex workers.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Using the PRISMA method, we reviewed 11 papers referring to 8 studies that targeted the reduction of sex workers' victimization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Effective strategies identified include community mobilization, peer-led outreach, establishment of safe spaces, legal empowerment, sociocultural activities, financial literacy training, and alcohol harm reduction initiatives. These approaches demonstrated significant reductions in victimization, improvements in community cohesion, and enhanced access to essential resources and support systems, thereby promoting the safety and well-being of sex workers. However, several challenges were also identified, such as high attrition rates, contamination, underreporting due to stigma, and variability in effectiveness across different socio-cultural and geographic contexts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite the potential of these interventions, further research is needed, particularly from a criminological perspective, to better understand how these strategies can be refined and applied to improve the safety and well-being of sex workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Key Challenges Experienced by Bangladeshi Human Trafficking Survivors During Social Reintegration: Insights from Survivors, Experts, and Social Workers.","authors":"Arif Ullah, Md Shakhawat Hossain, Soriya Zahan Emo","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2025.2456760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2456760","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Human trafficking survivors' successful social reintegration is of paramount importance. However, survivors found it difficult to build their lives in Bangladesh upon return. The specific challenges encountered by Bangladeshi trafficking survivors remain underexplored, particularly regarding individual, socio-cultural, and systematic factors. We aim to investigate the obstacles survivors encounter during social reintegration by examining survivors' experiences, and subjective perspectives of experts and social workers who provide life-skill and vocational training to survivors.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>This qualitative study intends to gather in-depth insights by conducting 40 semi-structured interviews with the key stakeholders, including survivors, experts, and service providers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After thematically analyzing the qualitative data, the study denotes that survivors encountered several challenges to social reintegration, including social stigmatization, victim blaming, family rejection, limited access to essential support services, economic hardship, health issues, and difficulties in relationships. Notably, social reintegration is more challenging for female survivors than for male survivors in Bangladesh due to the widespread misconceptions about sex work and trafficking.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>Our findings contribute to the literature by offering new insights regarding previously underexplored challenges to social reintegration, highlighting significant gender differences in social stigmatization and systematic barriers like the scarcity of essential support services. Finally, the article puts forward actionable implications for social workers and policymakers in developing targeted interventions to foster survivors' successful social reintegration in Bangladesh, ultimately contributing to achieving the UN SDGs, especially Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143017712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience: The Indirect Effect of a Sense of Purpose in Life.","authors":"Jaegoo Lee, Jeoung Min Lee, Joo Hyun Kim, Heekyung Lee, June-Yung Kim","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2444303","DOIUrl":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2444303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study examined the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and resilience through a sense of purpose in life (SP) among 578 college students, applying resilience theory and positive psychology.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Using a cross-sectional, online survey design, data were collected. Most respondents were female (71.9%), heterosexual (69.9%), and Caucasian (61.6%) undergraduate students.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that ACEs were not directly related to resilience (<i>β</i> = -.09, .05). SP had an indirect effect in the relationship between ACEs and resilience (<i>β</i> = -.11, 95% CI = -.16 to -.05). SP fully mediated the association between ACEs and resilience in college students.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This indicates that students with a history of ACEs tend to have lower levels of resilience due to their reduced levels of SP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Trauma-informed, campus-wide interventions targeting SP for college students who were exposed to ACEs may be effective.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"129-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142866537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Racial Discrimination and Mental Health: Analyzing the Impact of Discrimination, Stress, Depressive Symptoms and Self-Esteem on Anxiety Experiences.","authors":"Ronald Pitner, Zachary Cooper","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2427629","DOIUrl":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2427629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Existing research demonstrates that racial inequity influences mental health outcomes. However, few studies simultaneously analyze the multiple factors influencing racial disparities regarding these outcomes. Our study addresses this gap by analyzing the impact of discrimination, stress, self-esteem, racial identity, depressive symptoms, and demographic factors on anxiety symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were adults recruited from a primary care clinic in the Southeastern region of the United States. We utilized a stratified random sampling strategy to select 383 participants. Participants completed a survey designed to assess levels of anxiety, depression, perceived stress, self-esteem, racial identity, experiences with discrimination, and demographic information. A hierarchical regression analyzed which factors most impact symptoms of anxiety.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 363 participants in our study, the majority were female (71.3%), 57% were White identifying, 43% were Black identifying, and the average age was 54.4 (SD = 12.3). Model 4 accounted for 58% of the variance of anxiety symptoms and included a combination of depressive symptoms, perceived stress, self-esteem, experiences of everyday discrimination, and interaction terms. Within this model, perceived stress (<i>t</i> = 3.81, <i>p</i> < .01), experiences of everyday discrimination, (<i>t</i> = 2.33, <i>p</i> < .01), and income (<i>t</i> = -1.96, <i>p</i> < .01) were significantly associated with increased anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and implications: </strong>Multiple contextual factors influence the relationship between race and anxiety. In particular, anxiety increases with lower rates of self-esteem and income. Conversely, anxiety increases with higher rates of stress, discrimination, and depressive symptoms. Social workers should consider each of these factors when treating patients presenting with symptoms of anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"20-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Social Support in Enhancing Life Satisfaction Among Syrian Refugees in Türkiye During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Mustafa Rfat, Hannah Kinzer, Orhan Koçak, Eymen Ekmen, Hüseyin Arslan","doi":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2439263","DOIUrl":"10.1080/26408066.2024.2439263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study investigates the role of perceived social support from family and friends in enhancing life satisfaction among Syrian refugees in Türkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 636 Syrian refugees residing in Istanbul and Hatay provinces. The study used the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, the COVID-19 State Anxiety Sources Scale, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Structural equation modeling was applied to analyze the relationships between social support, COVID-19-related anxieties, and life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both family and friend social support were positively associated with life satisfaction. Friend social support was negatively associated with COVID-19-related economic anxiety, daily routine change anxiety, and isolation anxiety. These anxieties mediated the relationship between friend social support and life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results suggest that strengthening social support from families and friends can mitigate the adverse effects of economic and routine-related anxieties among refugees, with friend support playing a more crucial role.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social support is vital for enhancing life satisfaction among Syrian refugees in Türkiye during public health crises. Policy interventions should aim to reinforce these systems to build resilient refugee communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":73742,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-based social work (2019)","volume":" ","pages":"58-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142815165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}