Research Articles (Social Work)
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Practice experiences of South African social workers living with disabilities
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2021)For more than three decades in the field of social work the focus has been on social workers and persons living with disabilities. The purpose of this article is to present the findings of an empirical study on practice ... -
Editorial
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2021)The editor assumes no responsibility for opinions expressed by contributors. -
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Ek het uiteindelik op straat beland; dis ʼn harde lewe : Uitdagings van kwesbare vroue wat alkohol of dwelms misbruik
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2019)Daar is wêreldwyd ʼn toename in die misbruik van alkohol- en/of dwelms. Dit is veral kwesbare vroue wat alkohol of dwelms misbruik, wat gespesialiseerde behandeling benodig. Die doel van die studie was om die uitdagings wat ... -
The current landscape of child protection services in South Africa : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2020)Child protection services are seen as the largest field of social work service delivery in South Africa. Repeated warnings of the ‘crisis state’ of child protection services have gone unheeded. The aim of this article is ... -
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The fourfold neoliberal impact on social work and why this matters in times of the covid-19 pandemic and beyond
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2020)While social welfare policy forms a cornerstone of the social work profession, economic policy and its interactions often remain distant and of academic interest only. In this paper the authors argue that understanding how ... -
The fourfold neoliberal impact on social work and why this matters in times of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
(Department of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, 2020)While social welfare policy forms a cornerstone of the social work profession, economic policy and its interactions often remain distant and of academic interest only. In this paper the authors argue that understanding how ... -
Social Work = Maatskaplike Werk : editorial
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2020)The articles in this issue of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk address a range of topics from school social work as a field of practice to the role of social service providers to protect vulnerable women and children in society. -
Editorial
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2020)The promotion of healthy family life--its health, welfare, and preservation--is of fundamental and strategic importance for social work. -
Inducting first-year social work students : reflections on a discipline-specific approach to academic development
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)First-year students at tertiary education institutions face multiple problems including under-preparedness, financial problems and adjustment to university. In response, some universities have introduced generic academic ... -
Behoeftes van gesinne waar ’n kind met kanker gediagnoseer is : persepsies van maatskaplike werkers
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2018)As ʼn kind met kanker gediagnoseer word, is dit nooit maklik om te verwerk nie. Die hele gesinsisteem ervaar ontwrigting om by sodanige diagnose aan te pas, en almal ervaar sekere behoeftes in hierdie situasie. Vir hierdie ... -
Factors that could contribute to substance misuse and criminal activity amongst adolescents : an ecological perspective
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2019)The increase of criminal behaviour and substance misuse amongst adolescents is of great concern for social service providers. According to the ecological perspective, several factors could contribute to substance misuse ... -
Australian university students and mental health : viewpoints from the literature
(Primrose Hall Publishing Group, 2017)With more than 1.3 million students currently attending Australian universities and an estimated 20% of these experiencing a mental illness it is time this issue received more focused attention. Despite a number of initiatives ... -
Evidence-based practice in child protection services : do we have time for this?
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)South Africa is experiencing a high incidence of child abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children require of social workers to deliver child protection services including compiling reports for Children’s Court ... -
Caregiver burden as depicted by family caregivers of persons with physical disabilities
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)South Africa is experiencing a high incidence of child abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children require of social workers to deliver child protection services including compiling reports for Children’s Court ... -
The Life Esidimeni crisis : why a neoliberal agenda leaves no room for the mentally ill
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)This article makes the case for the fields of social work and community psychology to contribute to psychosocial humanitarian interventions in the global South. Many countries in the majority world face humanitarian crises, ... -
Surviving a laryngectomy : the views of post-operative cancer patients and their families
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)Major advances in cancer detection and treatment options have now afforded cancer patients the prospect of a longer life. This places various demands upon patients, families and social workers in the field of oncology. A ... -
The effects of a father's alcohol misuse on the wellbeing of his family : views of social workers
(Dept. of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, 2017)Alcohol misuse poses a major threat to the wellbeing of families. If a father drinks excessively, all members of the family are affected. A qualitative study of an exploratory and descriptive nature was undertaken in which ... -
South African child and family welfare services : changing times or business as usual?
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2017)South African welfare policy is influenced by global economic trends and has some indicators of neoliberal policy implementation. This paper discusses the indicators of neoliberalism before exploring the implications for ...
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