Global Perspectives on Social Work in Transition - Navigating Technological, Cultural, and Academic Challenges

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.

Mit Perspektiven aus 8 Ländern behandelt dieses Buch ein vielfältiges Spektrum von Themen, die für die aktuelle internationale Sozialarbeit von Bedeutung sind. Die Autor*innen veranschaulichen und diskutieren Praktiken der Sozialarbeit und ihre Anpassungsfähigkeit in der Zeit nach der Covid-19-Pandemie in ihren jeweiligen Kontexten. Forschungsbasierte Überlegungen sowohl aus der Wissenschaft als auch aus der Praxis werden miteinander verwoben, um dort Orientierung zu bieten, wo traditionelle Formen der Sozialen Arbeit in Frage gestellt werden. Ziel des Buches ist es, den Leserinnen und Lesern die Möglichkeit zu geben, sich mit den Implikationen der heutigen Herausforderungen auseinanderzusetzen und zukunftsorientiert zu handeln.

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AcknowledgementForewordIntroduction to Global Perspectives on Social Work in TransitionPart 1: Social Work among the Vulnerable for a Better WorldKira Margarete Barut: Unlocking Diversity Potential in Social Work: Theories, Empirical Findings, and Emerging Competencies in Open Youth WorkTetyana Semigina, Yuliia Kokoiachuk, Valentyna Shkuro & Olha Stoliaryk: Resilience in Social Work during Armed Conflict: Insights from Ukraine for Global Future PracticeIvania Delgado: Critical Theory, Poverty Awareness, and Organising for the Adjunct. Adjunct: An Intentional Capitalist CreationNorby Paul, Joyashri Dey & Monisha U: Revitalising Women's Empowerment: Social Work Strategies for a Post-COVID World: Reading on the Background of Kudumbashree in KeralaPart 2: Technological Social Work for Better Social Work PracticeAhmed Thabet Helal Ibrahim: Reshaping Social Work in the AI Era: Implications for Tomorrow's PracticeSafiya R, Sheethal M J, Tamil Vannan K & Kavitha R: Bridging the Gap: Mandating Social Worker for Students Well-being in Higher Education InstitutionsIbrahim Sabry Ahmed: Reconceptualising Technological Social Work in Egypt: A Framework for Bridging the GapPart 3: Culturally Sensitive Social Work for Tomorrow's ProgressLeila Salimova & Bermet Egemberdieva: Bridging Gaps in Social Work: Enhancing Cultural Competences and Understanding for Suicide Prevention in KyrgyzstanIshari Gunarathna & Chandima Jayasena: Enhancing Culturally Sensitive Social Work Interventions for People with Disabilities 187Priyadharshini K. & Lakshmi.J: Exploring the Dynamics of Professionalisation and Regularisation in Social Work 207Part 4: New Directions of Health Social WorkBoban K.K: Successful Ageing: Confirming the Environmental Factors for Gerontological Social WorkManju Mary Jose: Examining Elderly Care Policies of Kerala for Geriatric Social Work PracticesKavitha VRS: Contemporary Social Issues in Geriatric Phase and a Paradigm Shift in Geriatric Care with A Glimpse on COVID-19 in IndiaPreeti Hossain, Prasad Kannekanti & Surjit Prasad: Psychosocial Factors of Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents of Working ParentsDeepika Krishnan P K: Beyond Childbirth and Postpartum Effects on New Mothers: Reflecting on Well-being and Social WorkGitanjali Sharma & Joyashri Dey: Advancing Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation: Insights from Barak ValleyAuthorsIndex