Field Of Social Services Research Articles

Structural Dynamics of Employment of Older People in the Eurasian Economic Union Countries

Employment of older people can help solve problems arising from the population ageing. The growing demand for such employees creates favourable conditions for the realisation of their resource potential. In order to identify potential sectors for the employment of older workers, the study assesses structural shifts in the labour market by type of economic activity in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). It was hypothesised that, despite labour potential differences, the EAEU countries have similar industries characterised by positive trends toward increasing employment of older workers. After identifying these trends, the research classified theoretical approaches to the study of employment opportunities for older adults. The assessment of structural differences in employment by type of economic activity was conducted based on the selected methodology. To quantify changes in the EAEU countries, employment of older workers was analysed using the integral coefficients of structural shifts of Gatev and Ryabtsev. According to statistics on the population employment for 2014–2019, older people of the EAEU countries (except Armenia) can continue to work in real estate transactions, hotels and public catering establishments, as well as in the field of health care and social services. To stimulate the employment of older workers in these areas, state measures, based on the proposed recommendations, can focus on promoting entrepreneurship and expanding the information environment for older people.

A Study of the Role of Sivathamil Selvi Thangamma Appakutty in the Development of Hinduism in Sri Lanka

The vegan culture of Sri Lanka is ancient and unique. Many have contributed to the development of this culture. The twentieth century opened new chapters in educational development, social change and change of thinking as a result of English rule. Such changes began to have a massive impact on the perception of women. New chapters were opened. Such changes began to have a massive impact on the perception of women. Women’s education, women’s going to work, etc. were made possible. Born and educated at this time, Deivath Thirumakal - Dr. Sivathamilch Selvi Thangamma Appakutty was a teacher. The study, entitled A Role of Sivathamil Selvi Thangamma Appakutty in the Development of Hinduism in Sri Lanka, entitled How Her Contribution to the Educational Development of Sri Lanka Women and Overcoming the Challenges Facing Women. This study is carried out with the aim of the study. This study forms a descriptive study. Performed with analysis, comparison and historical analysis when appropriate. The mothers were eloquent, well-managed, artistic and literary, and had a fearless and dedicated service mindset. Traditional studies on women should be carried out in the field of education and social service, and studies on women should be conducted from different angles through various fields. Such research and their findings may help to show our present and future generations that ancient women lived and excelled in the Hindu society subject to various restrictions.

The application of European standards of excellence for teachers of physical education in Secondary Schools from the technical Supervisors Point of View in Baghdad

The research aimed to applicate the European standards of excellence in Secondary Schools from the technical Supervisors Point of View in Baghdad. The researcher used the descriptive method on (143) supervisor. The researcher designed a special scale for the Iraqi ministry of education with three fields; social services, students’ satisfaction and procedural operations. The data was collected and treated using SPSS to conclude that social services field require from physical educators to collect information to cope with institutional reality inside school. Students’ satisfaction field shows that physical educators should pay more attention to individual differences among students. Procedural operations field showed that educators should create an environment rich with love, cooperation. Finally the researcher recommended paying attention to students and involving them in problem solving and decision making to create a loving environment inside class.

New Technologies Supporting the Shift to User-Led Approaches in Social Services: A Study of the Implementation of Baromètre

User-led approaches are increasingly common in the field of social services and call for significant change in social service culture and practices. This research1 aims to study the implementation process of a new technology tool, Baromètre, as a socio-technical tool contributing to a culture shift in social services. We used a qualitative approach and a multiple case method in four implementation practice settings. We carried out individual interviews and focus group interviews with services users and professionals from which we reconstructed case histories. Using the convention theory and logics of action, we identified three types of social compromises that influence conditions of implementation: the inflexion compromise, the scheduling compromise, and the libertarian compromise. The results show us that the use of technology is relevant but cannot be the only vector of change in social work practices.

Student Self-Disclosure and Faculty Compassion in Online Classrooms

Compassion fatigue is well documented among professionals working in social service fields such as healthcare, emergency response, social work, and education. In higher education, there is a growing demand for faculty led student mental health support and life coaching services to support student retention and success. Students in online settings tend to disclose personally traumatic experiences and circumstances more openly in communications with faculty to seek support and extensions. In this study, we surveyed faculty to explore the relationship between student self-disclosure and faculty compassion fatigue in online classrooms. We hypothesized that student self-disclosure of personal challenges is common and may be related to faculty compassion fatigue and burnout. Results supported the hypothesis that student self-disclosure of personal challenges and trauma was common, experienced by 96% of surveyed faculty. Most faculty had low to average compassion fatigue scores; however, demographic and professional factors were associated with faculty compassion fatigue and burnout. Younger faculty, less experienced faculty, and female faculty had higher levels of compassion fatigue and burnout than older faculty, more experienced faculty, and male faculty. This study provides insight into the personal challenges and trauma students self-disclose to faculty, faculty variables that are associated with disclosure, and the impact student disclosure may have on faculty.Keywords: online teaching, compassion fatigue, student support, self-disclosure, faculty training

Social service in the system of social protection of the population: theoretical, methodological and financial aspects

Social service in the system of social protection of the population: theoretical, methodological and financial aspects

О взаимодействии волонтерских (добровольческих) организаций с учреждениями социального обслуживания лиц с инвалидностью и ограниченными возможностями здоровья

The study examines the technologies of interaction between social service organizations and volunteer (volunteer) organizations in the process of social support for persons with disabilities and disabilities. One of the most pressing issues in the field of social services is the organization of work with volunteers (volunteers) to provide social services to people with disabilities and disabilities. An attempt was made to generalize the experience of interaction between social institutions and volunteer organizations to make this interaction multiplicative.

POPULATION’S VULNERABILITY TO NATURAL DISASTERS IN RUNNYMEDE VILLAGE AT TZANEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, SOUTH AFRICA

Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was collected through individual semi-structured and focus group interviews and was analysed thematically. Main Findings: The study found that impoverished people in the rural areas, people living with disabilities, children, and women are mainly vulnerable to natural disasters. The study thus concludes that people in rural areas are more prone to the impact of natural disasters due to geopolitical, structural, and cultural systems. Applications of this study: People’s relatives, friends, and others close to them can disappear alongside their livelihoods, homes, hospitals, roads, transport, telecommunications networks, and schools. These effects trigger various emotions such as fear, anger, and grief to community members. To this end, community members will receive holistic intervention from relevant social workers, who will be providing psychosocial support. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes positively to the field of social service, and provides guidelines to social workers to address natural disasters. Due to their educational background, social workers should fight the injustices that people in rural areas are predisposed to. They could challenge these injustices (inequalities) as these infringe on individuals’ rights to dignity and other associated rights.

Актуальные вопросы совершенствования участия прокурора в производстве по делам об административных правонарушениях в сфере социальной защиты и социального обслуживания инвалидов

Introduction: the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities is one of the priority directions of the modern social policy of any democratic state. Considerable attention is paid to this direction by the state. At an expanded meeting of the board of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin summed up the results of the department's work for 2020 and gave instructions to continue to keep the social protection of disabled people under control. The President of the Russian Federation noted that in 2020 the number of identified, and most importantly, eliminated violations in the field of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities increased.Purpose: to improve the participation of the prosecutor in proceedings on cases of administrative offenses in the field of social protection and social services for disabled people. Results: the author's position on adding to the exclusive competence of the prosecutor the initiation of cases of administrative offenses under Art. 5.41 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. In addition, it is proposed to introduce into the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation a norm providing for the notification of the prosecutor about the time and place of consideration of a case on an administrative offense in relation to persons with disabilities of I and II groups.Conclusions: the article raises the problem of bringing officials of public authorities to administrative responsibility. The necessity of amending the Code of the Russian Federation on cases of administrative offenses in order to improve the participation of the prosecutor in proceedings on cases of administrative offenses in the field of social protection and social services for disabled people is substantiated.

Information and Legal Resources in Social Work: New Technological Challenges

The article examines information resources and legal support in social work, taking into account changes in the parameters of interaction between social services and recipients of social services. Digitalization in the field of social services is causing changes in the forms of interaction between subjects and between subjects and information. In this regard, the issues of the regulatory framework are being rethought again. With the advent of a new methodology for achieving the parameters of the “knowledge society”, the effectiveness of social services for the population is increasing. At the same time, there is a risk of potential threats to human rights, information security, and the preservation of the model of humanism as the basis for constructing practices in the social sphere. Timely legal decisions and civic engagement will help not only to provide an adequate response to new challenges, but will also contribute to the deep modernization of the social sphere.

Assessing emerging trends of expansion and women enrolments in the higher education system in Mozambique

We assessed the higher education (HE) record data including mission and vision statements from 2000 to 2015 to discuss emerging trends of expansion and women enrolments in Mozambique. Theoretical literature survey, Government decrees, laws, and strategic plans of higher education (SPHE) system between 2000–2010 and 2012–2020 supported the discussion. The SPHE impact on the HE expansion was tested using t-test, different variances, by comparing women's and men's enrolments, news admissions, and graduations in public and private institutions. Results obtained in public institutions in the field of social sciences, humanities, and services (SSHS) registered growth from 6383–83,571 enrolments, 1246–20,570 new admissions, and 419–6723 graduations. In the field of Natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, and health (NSEAH) registered growth from 4850–32,466 enrolments, 300–6396 new admissions, and 259–2027 graduations. In private institutions, the SSHS registered growth from 4852–50,139 enrolments, 1696–22,308 new admissions, and 672–5088 graduations. In NSEAH registered growth from 1138–8626 enrolments, 384–3904 new admissions, and 59–674 graduations. This expansion was accompanied by most six referenced mission and vision keywords including development, science, train, technology, research, and education. The statistical analysis indicated differences between men and women participation in the HE, rejecting the possibility of equity in the assessment during the expansion process. The expansion through the SPHE implementation suggests asymmetric opportunities in training in both private and public institutions theoretically supported by isomorphism. Although the data record refers to a study in Mozambique, it is interesting for a wider and international audience to think about equal opportunities in training and, especially, regarding women.

The management and organization of philanthropy: New directions and contested undercurrents

AbstractThe case for theoretical scrutiny of philanthropy's achievements and problems, in the institutional settings in which it operates, has never been stronger. In this introduction to IJMR’s special issue on philanthropy, we examine the developing levels and directions of institutional philanthropy scholarship, together with the consensual and contradictory themes they exemplify and the theoretical leads to which they give rise. Modern philanthropic theory is still largely based on archetypes developed in the early 20th century that accord a central role to foundations in addressing social challenges, yet the complex health, education and social service fields within which philanthropy operates have changed dramatically. We argue for the elevation of, and deepening directions for, theoretical study of institutional philanthropy. At present, institutional philanthropy has a modest theoretical literature, at the same time as we can notice an extensive and growing grey literature in the philanthropic community, often grounded in traditional strategic management. We reflect on the grey literature's potential development into theoretical scholarship, drawing on and fusing with a broader range of academic disciplines and organizational theories, and the linked study of the field as a discourse community. Here, the challenges of visibility and transparency in relation to privacy are significant, whether for accountability or research access.

Rekonstruksi Paradigma dan Implementasi Misi Gereja Masa Kini di Indonesia

The relationship between evangelism and social care is a hot topic that is still being debated. Some argue that the Church should only work on evangelism, that is, on eternal salvation (spiritual matters), not on social issues. Others are of the view that working on social issues is a means for the purpose of evangelizing. By using a descriptive qualitative approach, this article is intended: firstly to show that the mission of the Church is an integrative-holistic mission covering the field of evangelism and social service. The two are united in Missio Dei. Second, in order to attract reflections for churches everywhere, it is necessary to reconstruct the paradigm and implementation of the Church's mission in the present. The results of the discussion conclude that the Church's mission should be integrative-holistic. This means that the Church does not separate (dualism) between evangelism and social care. The integrative-holistic mission is considered very relevant and needed as an answer to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ into reality and at the same time can alleviate the problems or conditions of the society in which the Church is located.

THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE SOCIAL SERVICE SPHERE OF THE POPULATION

The creation of an effective system of social protection of the population in Ukraine is one of the priority tasks of the social policy of the state, provides for the modernization of the system of social services for the population in accordance with new socio-economic challenges, the dominant needs of the population, the development of an information society, requires the introduction of innovative technologies for the provision of social services, based on dissemination and application of the project management methodology. The features of the mechanism of social order in the implementation of projects in the field of social services are identified. The purpose of the article is to identify potential opportunities for the implementation of project management in the provision of social services in Ukraine. The methodological basis of the research is formed by general scientific methods of cognition of social phenomena and processes (analysis, synthesis, generalization, classification). The article analyzes the creation of an effective system of the population social protection in Ukraine, which provides for the modernization of the social services system for the population in accordance with new socio-economic challenges, the dominant needs of the population, the development of the information society and requires the introduction of innovative technologies for the provision of social services based on the dissemination and application of the methodology project management. The presented material allows us to draw the following conclusions. Project management as a direction of management in the sphere of social policy implementation will contribute to: 1) institutionalization of program-targeted management of regional social policy; 2) formation of a unified regional information base on social problems of the region and organizations; 3) coordination and pooling of efforts and resources of all sectors of society to achieve the goals of sustainable development of the region.

Social Innovation-Oriented Practices in the Field of Social Services: Public Institutions Example

İnsan hakları ve sosyal adalet ilkeleri çerçevesinde birey, grup ve toplumların iyilik halini arttırmayı, insan ilişkilerinde sorun çözmeyi, sosyal işlevselliği geliştirmeyi hedeflemiş olan sosyal hizmet mesleği, müdahalelerini sosyal değişimi destekleyerek gerçekleştirmektedir. Bireyler bazen yaşadıkları sorunları destek alarak çözümleyebilmektedir. Bu gibi durumlarda kamu kurumları sorunların çözümlenmesinde etkin bir rol oynamaktadır. Kamu kurumlarında da yürütülen sosyal hizmet uygulamaları mikro, mezzo ve makro boyutta dezavantajlı olarak nitelendirilen ve sorunlarla baş etmeye çalışan grupların sosyal işlevselliğini arttırarak topluma kazandırılmalarını amaçlar. İlaveten sosyal inovasyon ise sosyal bir ihtiyacı karşılama amacı ile motive edilen ve ağırlıklı olarak birincil amaçları insana hizmet sunma çabası olan kuruluşlar aracılığıyla yayılan yenilikçi faaliyetler ve yaklaşımlar anlamına gelir. Sosyal hizmet uygulamasının dinamik doğası, mesleğin sürekli olarak gelişmesini sağlamak ve dezavantajlı grupları desteklemek için yeni ve yaratıcı yollar bulmasını gerektirir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; sosyal hizmetler alanında kamu kurumları tarafından gerçekleştirilen yenilikçi sosyal hizmet uygulama örneklerini değerlendirmektir. Bu kapsamda makalede yeni ve yenilikçi yaklaşımlar sunan sosyal hizmet uygulamalarına değinilmiştir.

SUPERVIZIJOS PERSPEKTYVA ATVEJO VADYBOJE

The article analyses a relatively new position in the field of social services for the family: the complexity of the professional activity of a case manager, and the prospects of applying supervision as a form of professional support. In the field of social work, supervision is already a well-known way of counselling professional relationships. While improving their professional qualifications, social workers seek to participate in group, team and individual supervision. The supervision of the manager and the whole organisation is also well known in social work practice. In Lithuania, as in the rest of the world, supervision first established itself in the field of social work, which only proves the complexity of this profession.Social work as a profession is undergoing constant change, services are expanding, and more and more attention is being paid to specialised methodologies when the global approach no longer satisfies the current situation of empowerment. The case manager is a new position, the content of which is still being formed. The research has revealed that employees experience stress and tension as a burden of responsibility, they become the creators of the content of this position, and they face obstacles to inter-institutional cooperation.The qualitative research presented in this article, the interviews with case managers, and the reflection on the experience of supervision, allow us to draw conclusions about the prospects for supervision, and allow us to offer specific forms of supervision; and individual and team supervision become unique in this situation.

Legal regulation of the system of social services for the population in modern Russia

The article examines the issues of the modernization of the system of social services for the population in the framework of the implementation of the Federal Law «On the Basics of Social Services for Citizens in the Russian Federation.» The subject of the analysis is the legal norms governing the specifics of the provision of social services. The innovations in the service system that have occurred within the framework of the adoption of the new legislation of the Russian Federation are considered in detail. Positive changes in social policy required bringing the sphere of legal regulation of the system in line with the modern stage of the development of society. The important innovations are in the legislative requirements to the organization of social services, the parameters for assessing citizens in need, and the determination of per capita indicators for financing the services. However, along with positive aspects, in practice there are some shortcomings concerning, in particular, the imperfection of the delineation of powers between the Russian Federation and its constituent entities, the lack of legal norms on many social services, their clear normative quality indicators, shortcomings in the system for identifying those in need, problems of law enforcement in the sphere of implementation of certain forms of social services, etc. All these issues dictate the need for further improvement of some of its provisions, the introduction of innovative technologies in the field of social services to the population with the study and application of successful domestic practice and foreign experience, as well as further development of methodological and regulatory framework. The substantial component of the modernization of the system is services that increase the vector of social subjectivity of the needy categories of the population and ensure the improvement of their life and social comfort, and the fact that the institutionalization of the system of social services in the service sector contributes to the expansion of its capabilities in modern conditions.

Non-governmental organizations as subjects of social development of communities: the experience of the international charity fund «necessary»

The article analyzes the current trends in the development of public institutions in Ukraine. The role of non-governmental public organizations in providing social services is considered. The main trends in the development of the private sector have been studied. The role of grant projects is highlighted. The role and place of the private sector in the provision of social services has been considered. Examples of implementation of local initiatives and receiving grant support have been analyzed. The importance and urgency of the problems of non-governmental organizations in the field of social services have been highlighted. Youth organizations that join socially-oriented initiatives are developing. Directing relevant initiatives and work of youth organizations activates young people in local communities, involves in the advisory bodies formation, localization of relevant projects implemented at the level of united territorial communities of villages and small towns, where in previous years youth activity was low.
 In a decentralized environment, no matter how capable the community is, there are always issues that are difficult to solve at the expense of the local budget. As practice shows, several issues of local importance, which cannot be solved by the budget of the united territorial community, can be successfully solved at the expense of other resources, including grants.
 Most of the international projects were implemented territorially in Uman and adjacent territorial communities. Their success depended on fruitful intersectoral cooperation with the Faculty of Social and Psychological Pedagogy, which provided organizationally, volunteer and psychological support, and the Department of Labor and Social Protection of Uman City Council, which provided effective communication between all branches of government, information and financial support.

Análisis DAFO del quehacer profesional de la Educación Social en los servicios sociales: posibilidades y límites

El artículo presenta un análisis de las prácticas educativas de las educadoras y los educadores sociales en los servicios sociales, centrándose en el estudio de los aspectos internos y externos al funcionamiento de dichos servicios que facilitan o limitan las posibilidades de desarrollar una acción socioeducativa de calidad. El trabajo se sustenta en una investigación de corte cualitativo llevada a cabo con 14 educadoras sociales y 10 personas expertas en el ámbito de los servicios sociales, realizando - mediante un cuestionario online- un análisis DAFO que permita indagar en los factores que inciden en el desarrollo de acciones socioeducativas orientadas a capacitar a las personas en tareas que les posibiliten ganar mayores cuotas de autonomía y ampliar sus redes de apoyo familiar y comunitarias. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto la presencia de limitaciones para la práctica de la Educación Social en los servicios sociales vinculadas a la falta de inversión en política social, a la excesiva burocratización y centralización de los servicios, a la falta de coordinación en los equipos de trabajo o a la ausencia de mirada socioeducativa en las acciones que se llevan a cabo. El trabajo en red se percibe como la principal oportunidad para la mejora de las prácticas socioeducativas en los servicios sociales, destacando la motivación y el compromiso profesional como fortaleza. Las conclusiones señalan que tanto las educadoras sociales como el grupo de expertos coinciden en la necesidad de potenciar las redes socioeducativas en los territorios a fin de mejorar el funcionamiento de los servicios sociales e impulsar la iniciativa ciudadana. Se considera necesaria una mayor reflexión acerca de la práctica profesional, dado que las limitaciones no solamente derivan de factores externos, sino también de aspectos internos de la profesión (formación continua, establecimiento de criterios comunes de actuación, etc.).

Vers une décolonisation des ressources de soins et services sociaux : les travailleurs communautaires locaux au Nunavik.

According to the World Health Organization, discrepancies in health statistics reflect unequal access to resources. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada calls for an increase in the number of Indigenous workers within health and social services. The involvement of local community workers is essential to ensure the cultural security of care and the decolonization of services. This article presents the role played by these workers in the expansion of mental health services and social interventions in Nunavik, the contextual considerations that influence their practice and their place within professional teams. A thematic analysis was conducted on semi-structured interviews done in 2016 with 60 Inuit and non-Inuit individuals working in the broad field of health and social services in Nunavik. The integration of local community workers is perceived to bring several benefits, including the improvement of interventions and unique learning opportunities. However, several factors hinder this collaboration, such as clarity of mandates, access to pre-requisite training and diplomas, recognition of local knowledge, and staff turnover. More flexibility and support after hiring would allow for the service structure to be adapted to the complex reality of Nunavik. This article adds to the body of literature highlighting the importance of collaboration with local community workers. The decolonization of services necessarily involves redesigning structures in order to recognize their contribution and to give a place to local knowledge.