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Rapid Review of Addiction Practice Supervision Open
Issues Clinical supervision is important in addiction practice to uphold ethics, maintain best practice and provide support for practitioners facing work‐related stress or risk of burnout. However, addiction practice supervision research i…
View article: Social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand: the impacts of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing
Social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand: the impacts of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing Open
In Aotearoa New Zealand, approximately 3000 people are enrolled in a recognized social work education programme at any one time. A collaboration between researchers at two social work education providers sought to understand the experience…
View article: Migration and infant immunization timeliness in New Zealand: Evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand study
Migration and infant immunization timeliness in New Zealand: Evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand study Open
This study revealed a significant pattern in NZ where immigrants exhibited higher rates of timely immunization for their children compared to native-born parents. However, the findings also underscore the importance of providing support to…
View article: Childhood Overweight/Obesity amidst Migration, Socioeconomic Factors, and Obesogenic Behaviors: Insights from the Growing Up in New Zealand Study
Childhood Overweight/Obesity amidst Migration, Socioeconomic Factors, and Obesogenic Behaviors: Insights from the Growing Up in New Zealand Study Open
Research on migration as a risk factor for obesity has produced inconsistent findings. Potential influence of migration as a social determinant of obesity has not been previously explored in New Zealand (NZ) as a migrant receiving country.…
Transition of transnational social workers: a critical realist perspective on the need for a response from the profession Open
This article examines the absence of a profession-wide response for facilitating the transition of transnational social workers (TSWs) into the host country. TSWs work with various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and often in unfamilia…
Social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A difficult journey for student caregivers Open
Introduction: Emerging research suggests that students who care for children, the sick, disabled or the elderly are a marginalised group in social work education. A recent study explored how the wellbeing of 16 female social work student c…
Shining a light on food insecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand: Modification of a food security scale for use with individuals who have extreme food security needs Open
INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand is a growing concern but quantitative evidence focused on those in most need of support is scarce in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. This limits policy and practice decisions.METHODS:…
The realities and aspirations of people experiencing food insecurity in Tāmaki Makaurau Open
Given the strong links between food security and wellbeing, addressing the increasing lack of access to adequate, appropriate food is necessary to realise the current Aotearoa New Zealand government’s wellbeing-related ambitions. This qual…
Navigating the territories of transition: An exploration of the experiences of transnational social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand Open
This qualitative study conducted three focus groups with transnational social workers (TSWs) in three cities of Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of the study was to examine the transitional experience of TSWs, particularly in relation to any …
Transnational social work: Opportunities and challenges of a global profession Open
Book review by Jan Duke.
Reviewing the benefits and challenges of overseas practice: Reflections upon coming home Open
INTRODUCTION: Given the diversity of practice and understanding of social work across the globe and its distinctive shape in specific national settings, practitioners working in a new country encounter different community, professional and…
Crossing borders: key features of migrant social workers in New Zealand Open
The emergence of a mobile, professional social work workforce, successfully managing the demands of service-users, policy makers and the public at large in different countries across the globe, provides unprecedented opportunities for prof…