Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition
Navigating Technological, Cultural, and Academic Challenges
1st Edition
Published on 11. August 2025
343 pages
978-3-8474-3244-9 (ISBN)
Description
With perspectives from 8 countries, this book delves deep into a diverse array of topics that are relevant to current international social work. The authors illustrate and discuss social work practices and their adaptability in the post COVID period in their relative contexts. Research-driven reflections both from academia and practice are woven together to provide direction where traditional modes of service delivery are challenged. The authors of this book aim to enable readers to act in a future-oriented way as they deal with the implications of today's challenges.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Leverkusen-Opladen
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Social Work
File size
6,03 MB
ISBN-13
978-3-8474-3244-9 (9783847432449)
DOI
10.3224/84743109
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Norby Paul | Joyashree Dey
Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition
Navigating Technological, Cultural, and Academic Challenges
Book
08/2025
1st Edition
Verlag Barbara Budrich
€79.90
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Persons
Dr. Norby Paul, Associate Professor of Practice at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India
Dr. Joyashri Dey, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Assam University, Silchar, India
Dr. Joyashri Dey, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Assam University, Silchar, India
Content
Acknowledgement
Foreword
Introduction to Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition
Part 1: Social Work among the Vulnerable for a Better World
Kira Margarete Barut: Unlocking Diversity Potential in Social Work: Theories, Empirical Findings, and Emerging Competencies in Open Youth Work
Tetyana Semigina, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Valentyna Shkuro & Olha Stoliaryk: Resilience in Social Work during Armed Conflict: Insights from Ukraine for Global Future Practice
Ivania Delgado: Critical Theory, Poverty Awareness, and Organising for the Adjunct. Adjunct: An Intentional Capitalist Creation
Norby Paul, Joyashri Dey & Monisha U: Revitalising Women's Empowerment: Social Work Strategies for a Post-COVID World: Reading on the Background of Kudumbashree in Kerala
Part 2: Technological Social Work for Better Social Work Practice
Ahmed Thabet Helal Ibrahim: Reshaping Social Work in the AI Era: Implications for Tomorrow's Practice
Safiya R, Sheethal M J, Tamil Vannan K & Kavitha R: Bridging the Gap: Mandating Social Worker for Students Well-being in Higher Education Institutions
Ibrahim Sabry Ahmed: Reconceptualising Technological Social Work in Egypt: A Framework for Bridging the Gap
Part 3: Culturally Sensitive Social Work for Tomorrow's Progress
Leila Salimova & Bermet Egemberdieva: Bridging Gaps in Social Work: Enhancing Cultural Competences and Understanding for Suicide Prevention in Kyrgyzstan
Ishari Gunarathna & Chandima Jayasena: Enhancing Culturally Sensitive Social Work Interventions for People with Disabilities 187
Priyadharshini K. & Lakshmi.J: Exploring the Dynamics of Professionalisation and Regularisation in Social Work 207
Part 4: New Directions of Health Social Work
Boban K.K: Successful Ageing: Confirming the Environmental Factors for Gerontological Social Work
Manju Mary Jose: Examining Elderly Care Policies of Kerala for Geriatric Social Work Practices
Kavitha VRS: Contemporary Social Issues in Geriatric Phase and a Paradigm Shift in Geriatric Care with A Glimpse on COVID-19 in India
Preeti Hossain, Prasad Kannekanti & Surjit Prasad: Psychosocial Factors of Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents of Working Parents
Deepika Krishnan P K: Beyond Childbirth and Postpartum Effects on New Mothers: Reflecting on Well-being and Social Work
Gitanjali Sharma & Joyashri Dey: Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation: Insights from Barak Valley
Authors
Index
Foreword
Introduction to Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition
Part 1: Social Work among the Vulnerable for a Better World
Kira Margarete Barut: Unlocking Diversity Potential in Social Work: Theories, Empirical Findings, and Emerging Competencies in Open Youth Work
Tetyana Semigina, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Valentyna Shkuro & Olha Stoliaryk: Resilience in Social Work during Armed Conflict: Insights from Ukraine for Global Future Practice
Ivania Delgado: Critical Theory, Poverty Awareness, and Organising for the Adjunct. Adjunct: An Intentional Capitalist Creation
Norby Paul, Joyashri Dey & Monisha U: Revitalising Women's Empowerment: Social Work Strategies for a Post-COVID World: Reading on the Background of Kudumbashree in Kerala
Part 2: Technological Social Work for Better Social Work Practice
Ahmed Thabet Helal Ibrahim: Reshaping Social Work in the AI Era: Implications for Tomorrow's Practice
Safiya R, Sheethal M J, Tamil Vannan K & Kavitha R: Bridging the Gap: Mandating Social Worker for Students Well-being in Higher Education Institutions
Ibrahim Sabry Ahmed: Reconceptualising Technological Social Work in Egypt: A Framework for Bridging the Gap
Part 3: Culturally Sensitive Social Work for Tomorrow's Progress
Leila Salimova & Bermet Egemberdieva: Bridging Gaps in Social Work: Enhancing Cultural Competences and Understanding for Suicide Prevention in Kyrgyzstan
Ishari Gunarathna & Chandima Jayasena: Enhancing Culturally Sensitive Social Work Interventions for People with Disabilities 187
Priyadharshini K. & Lakshmi.J: Exploring the Dynamics of Professionalisation and Regularisation in Social Work 207
Part 4: New Directions of Health Social Work
Boban K.K: Successful Ageing: Confirming the Environmental Factors for Gerontological Social Work
Manju Mary Jose: Examining Elderly Care Policies of Kerala for Geriatric Social Work Practices
Kavitha VRS: Contemporary Social Issues in Geriatric Phase and a Paradigm Shift in Geriatric Care with A Glimpse on COVID-19 in India
Preeti Hossain, Prasad Kannekanti & Surjit Prasad: Psychosocial Factors of Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents of Working Parents
Deepika Krishnan P K: Beyond Childbirth and Postpartum Effects on New Mothers: Reflecting on Well-being and Social Work
Gitanjali Sharma & Joyashri Dey: Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation: Insights from Barak Valley
Authors
Index
