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Program theory within policy-initiated evaluations: the Norwegian low-income family study. 政策导向评价中的程序理论:挪威低收入家庭研究。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-07-01 Epub Date: 2018-03-26 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1455161

Ira Malmberg-Heimonen, Anne Grete Tøge, Knut Fossestøl

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引用次数: 7

Revising the Lubben Social Network Scale for use in residential long-term care settings. 修订Lubben社会网络量表在长期护理机构中的应用。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-07-01 Epub Date: 2018-04-19 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1460734

Jean Munn, Melissa Radey, Kristin Brown, Hyejin Kim

{"title":"Revising the Lubben Social Network Scale for use in residential long-term care settings.","authors":"Jean Munn, Melissa Radey, Kristin Brown, Hyejin Kim","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1460734","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1460734","url":null,"abstract":"Purposes: We revised the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS) to develop a measure of social support specific to residential long-term care (LTC) settings, the LSNS-LTC with five domains (i.e., family, friends, residents, volunteers, and staff).Methods: The authors modified the LSNS-18 to capture sources of social support specific to LTC, specifically relationships with residents, volunteers, and staff. We piloted the resultant 28-item measure with 64 LTC residents. Fifty-four respondents provided adequate information for analyses that included descriptive statistics and reliability coefficients.Results: Twenty of the items performed well (had correlations >0.3, overall α = 0.85) and were retained. Three items required modification. The five items related to volunteers were eliminated due to extensive (>15%) missing data resulting in a proposed 23-item measure.Discussion: We identified, and to some degree quantified, supportive relationships within the LTC environment, while developing a self-report tool to measure social support in these settings.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 4","pages":"385-402"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1460734","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36022693","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}

引用次数: 4

Psychometric properties of the pathological dissociation measures among Chinese - a pilot study using online methods. 中国人病理解离测量的心理测量特性——一项使用在线方法的初步研究。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-07-01 Epub Date: 2018-03-28 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1456995

Hong Wang Fung, Tat Ming Choi, Chitat Chan, Colin A Ross

{"title":"Psychometric properties of the pathological dissociation measures among Chinese - a pilot study using online methods.","authors":"Hong Wang Fung, Tat Ming Choi, Chitat Chan, Colin A Ross","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1456995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1456995","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Pathological dissociation (PD) is an easily overlooked phenomenon in the mental health field. Standardized assessment is important for identifying dissociative symptoms and disorders. However, the use of PD measures in Chinese cultures needs investigation. This pilot study investigated the psychometric properties of three PD measures among Hong Kong Chinese.Methods: The psychometric properties of the Dissociative Experiences Scale-Taxon, the 5-item Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire, and the Self-Report Version of the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (SR-DDIS) were evaluated using online methods in Hong Kong.Results: The PD measures exhibited adequate to excellent internal consistency. The PD measures were negatively related to family support and can discriminate between participants with and without self-reported childhood abuse. There was excellent agreement between the online SR-DDIS results and the clinical diagnoses for presence of any dissociative disorder (DD) versus no DD. The DDs group scored significantly higher on PD measures than the depression group and the college student group.Discussion: The initial findings suggest that PD can be assessed online in Hong Kong. Further investigation is necessary.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 4","pages":"371-384"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1456995","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35955230","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}

引用次数: 24

Factor structure of a standards-based inventory of competencies in social work with groups. 基于标准的群体社会工作能力清单的因素结构。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-07-01 Epub Date: 2018-05-18 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1464996

Mark J Macgowan, Frank R Dillon, Christine E Spadola

{"title":"Factor structure of a standards-based inventory of competencies in social work with groups.","authors":"Mark J Macgowan, Frank R Dillon, Christine E Spadola","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1464996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1464996","url":null,"abstract":"Purposes: This study extends previous findings on a measure of competencies based on Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups. The Inventory of Competencies in Social Work with Groups (ICSWG) measures confidence in performing the Standards. This study examines the latent structure of the Inventory, while illuminating the underlying structure of the Standards.Methods: A multinational sample of 586 persons completed the ICSWG. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), reliability estimates, standard error of measurement estimates, and a range of validity tests were conducted.Results: The EFA yielded a six-factor solution consisting of core values, mutuality/connectivity, collaboration, and three phases of group development (planning, beginnings/middles, endings). The alphas were .98 for the scale and ranged from .85 to .95 for the subscales. Correlations between the subscales and validators supported evidence of construct validity.Discussion: The findings suggest key group work domains that should be taught and practiced in social work with groups.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 4","pages":"403-419"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1464996","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36110380","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}

引用次数: 2

Systematic review of empiricism and theory in domestic minor sex trafficking research. 国内未成年人性交易研究的经验主义与理论综述。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-07-01 Epub Date: 2018-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1468844

Mary K Twis, Beth Anne Shelton

{"title":"Systematic review of empiricism and theory in domestic minor sex trafficking research.","authors":"Mary K Twis, Beth Anne Shelton","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1468844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1468844","url":null,"abstract":"Empiricism and the application of human behavior theory to inquiry are regarded as markers of high-quality research. Unfortunately, scholars have noted that there are many gaps in theory and empiricism within the human trafficking literature, calling into question the legitimacy of policies and practices that are derived from the available data. To date, there has not been an analysis of the extent to which empirical methods and human behavior theory have been applied to domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) research as a subcategory of human trafficking inquiry. To fill this gap in the literature, this systematic review was designed to assess the degree to which DMST publications are a) empirical, and b) apply human behavior theory to inquiry. This analysis also focuses on answering research questions related to patterns within DMST study data sources, and patterns of human behavior theory application. The results of this review indicate that a minority of sampled DMST publications are empirical, a minority of those articles that were empirical apply a specific human behavior theory within the research design and reporting of results, a minority of articles utilize data collected directly from DMST victims, and that there are no discernible patterns in the application of human behavior theory to DMST research. This research note suggests that DMST research is limited by the same challenges as the larger body of human trafficking scholarship. Based upon these overarching findings, specific recommendations are offered to DMST researchers who are committed to enhancing the quality of DMST scholarship.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 4","pages":"432-456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1468844","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36101020","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}

引用次数: 11

Not All Behaviors Are Attention Maintained. 并不是所有的行为都需要注意。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Epub Date: 2018-01-31 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2017.1407273

Stephenie Cannon, Paiten Kelly

引用次数: 1

Child support and justice-involved military veterans. 儿童抚养费和涉及司法的退伍军人。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Epub Date: 2018-03-14 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1448313

Bradley J Schaffer, Kelly Fulmer

引用次数: 0

Development and initial validation of the urban adolescent hope scale. 城市青少年希望量表的编制与初步验证。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Epub Date: 2018-02-05 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1431576

James P Canfield, Dana Harley, Vannessa Hunn, Kristen L Haddad, Suk-Hee Kim, Willie Elliott, Lori Mangan

{"title":"Development and initial validation of the urban adolescent hope scale.","authors":"James P Canfield, Dana Harley, Vannessa Hunn, Kristen L Haddad, Suk-Hee Kim, Willie Elliott, Lori Mangan","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1431576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1431576","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Hope is an important component to adolescents' mental health and well-being. While much study and theory have explored hope, few examine the idea within contextualized factors such as locale. Even fewer have sought to measure hope for urban adolescents. The Urban Adolescent Hope Scale (UAHS) was developed to measure hope in a contextualized manner as guided by previous qualitative inquiry. This study aims to establish initial validation for the UAHS.Method: Using findings from qualitative inquiry, a 24-item proposed measure of hope for urban adolescents was developed. Experts in various fields were consulted to provide face and content validity. The instrument was then given at school-wide needs assessment at an urban Midwestern high school.Results: Using a confirmatory factor analysis, fit indices (RMSEA, TLI, CFI, and SRMR) and measures of internal consistency indicated a reliable five-factor structure of hope consisted of Spirituality (α = .936), Personal Agency (α = .930), The Basics (α = .936), Education (α = .921), and Caring Connections (α = .875).Conclusion: The findings from this study indicate the UAHS has initial validity and reliability to be used as a measure of hope for urban adolescents. Future implications for research and practice are provided.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 3","pages":"243-257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1431576","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35793305","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}

引用次数: 5

How the Center for Public Partnerships and Research Navigates Complex Social Problems to Make a Collective Difference. 公共伙伴关系和研究中心如何处理复杂的社会问题，从而产生集体差异。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Epub Date: 2018-03-14 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1449158

Jacqueline Counts, Rebecca Gillam, Teri A Garstka, Ember Urbach

引用次数: 0

Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial comparing integrative body-mind-spirit intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy in fostering quality of life of patients with lung cancer and their family caregivers. 一项比较综合身心精神干预和认知行为治疗在提高肺癌患者及其家庭照顾者生活质量方面的随机对照试验研究方案。

Journal of evidence-informed social work Pub Date : 2018-05-01 Epub Date: 2018-02-05 DOI: 10.1080/23761407.2018.1435325

Bobo Hi-Po Lau, Amy Y M Chow, Daniel F K Wong, Jessie S M Chan, Celia H Y Chan, Rainbow T H Ho, Tsz-Him So, Tai-Chung Lam, Victor Ho-Fun Lee, Anne W M Lee, Sau Fong Chow, Cecilia L W Chan

{"title":"Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial comparing integrative body-mind-spirit intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy in fostering quality of life of patients with lung cancer and their family caregivers.","authors":"Bobo Hi-Po Lau, Amy Y M Chow, Daniel F K Wong, Jessie S M Chan, Celia H Y Chan, Rainbow T H Ho, Tsz-Him So, Tai-Chung Lam, Victor Ho-Fun Lee, Anne W M Lee, Sau Fong Chow, Cecilia L W Chan","doi":"10.1080/23761407.2018.1435325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/23761407.2018.1435325","url":null,"abstract":"Compared to cancers at other sites, lung cancer often results in greater psychosocial distress to both the patients and their caregivers, due to the poor prognosis and survival rate, as well as the heavy symptom burden. In recent years, making protocols of proposed or on-going studies publicly available via clinical trial registries and/or peer-reviewed journals has benefited health sciences with timely communication of the latest research trends and improved transparency in reporting. However, such practice is yet to be a common sight in evidence-informed social work. Hence, this paper discusses the value of publishing protocols in social work research and presents the protocol of a randomized controlled trial that compares the effectiveness of integrative body-mind-spirit intervention with cognitive behavioral therapy for enhancing quality of life of patients with lung cancer and their family caregivers. The data collection process was still on-going at the time of manuscript submission.","PeriodicalId":90893,"journal":{"name":"Journal of evidence-informed social work","volume":"15 3","pages":"258-276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/23761407.2018.1435325","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35792950","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}

引用次数: 9