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Asian Social Work Journal
Published by Schollian Publisher PT LT
ISSN : 01281577     EISSN : 01281577     DOI : -
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Rising After Disaster: An Analysis of Coping Mechanisms Among Tsunami Survivors 20 Years Later Yahaya, Mahathir; Jamaluddin, Mohd Farizi; Adnan, Wardatul Hayat
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 10 No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v10i3.360

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The tsunami that struck Aceh on 26 December 2004 caused catastrophic destruction and an estimated loss of around 300,000 human lives. This natural disaster not only resulted in extensive physical devastation and total loss of property but also triggered significant psychological issues. Early research indicates that coping strategies play a vital role in strengthening resilience among disaster survivors and in preventing the onset of more severe psychological conditions. This study, therefore, examines the coping strategies used by tsunami survivors who lost family members during the disaster. A total of ten survivors who met the criteria of losing family members were selected using snowball sampling. This study employed a qualitative case study design. In-depth interviews were conducted individually until data saturation was reached. The data were then analysed thematically. Findings reveal that three (3) coping strategies were used by the informants: social support (for example, through cultural and community activities), religious coping involving prayer and other practices, and situational change, such as relocating, pursuing aspirations, and engaging in business. Collectively, these approaches enhanced the survivors’ mental and emotional resilience and strengthened their self-confidence, even twenty (20) years after the disaster.
Effective Intervention Paths of School Social Work in the Social Support System for Poor College Students in Shanxi Province, China Li, Dawei; Kamarul Bahrin, Farhana
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 10 No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v10i3.362

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This study aims to explore effective intervention paths of school social work in optimizing the social support system for poor College Students in Shanxi Province, China. Adopting a qualitative research design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 2 education bureau leaders, 3 university funding center administrators, 5 counselors, 20 poor College Students, and 2 focus groups (10 students each) via purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using open coding, axial coding, and selective coding with ATLAS.ti software. The results identified three core statuses of the current social support system: government-dominated financial support, insufficient emotional support, and fragmented school-based support. Corresponding problems included a single support subject, unbalanced support content, and inefficient coordination mechanisms. Three effective intervention paths were proposed: constructing a multi-stakeholder collaborative support network, optimizing the structure of support content, and establishing an integrated school social work service mechanism. This study provides empirical evidence and practical references for improving the social support system for poor College Students and promoting the professional development of school social work in China.
Gendered Professional Dynamics in Community Social Work: A Systematic Review of Female Social Workers in China Yilin, Hao; Kamarul Bahrin, Farhana
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 10 No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v10i3.363

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This literature review systematically examines the gendered dynamics of roles, professional identity, and community participation among female social workers. The analysis reveals that their distinctive empathetic and relational competencies significantly enhance service quality and community cohesion, yet simultaneously incur heavier emotional labor and professional vulnerabilities. Gender roles and stereotypes are found to shape their practice while imposing structural constraints. The study concludes that transforming these gendered strengths into sustainable professional capital necessitates supportive organizational environments and equitable career pathways, offering key implications for optimizing community practice and policy.
Beban, Strategi Daya Tindak dan Keperluan Penjaga Pesakit Skizofrenia di Sarawak: Anjuran Penyelidikan Nurul Nadia Binti Md Sapry; Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh; Azlinda Azman
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i1.370

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Penyakit skizofrenia merupakan penyakit mental yang serius dari jenis kecelaruan psikotik dimana, pesakit akan mengalami delusi, halusinasi, pertuturan yang tidak jelas, pergerakan badan dan tingkah laku yang tidak normal serta mempunyai gejala yang negative. Sarawak merupakan salah satu negeri di Malaysia yang tidak terkecuali daripada masalah penyakit mental ini. Sarawak telah menjadi negeri ketiga yang mempunyai ramai pesakit mental di Malaysia. Pesakit yang datang mendapatkan rawatan di Hospital Sentosa Sarawak kebanyakannya sudah mengalami penyakit mental di peringkat akhir yang menyebabkan mereka sukar untuk dirawat. objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meneroka bebanan yang dihadapi oleh penjaga pesakit skizofrenia, menganalisis strategi daya tindak penjaga bagi menangani bebanan menjaga pesakit skizofrenia, menganalisis keperluan penjaga bagi menangani bebanan menjaga pesakit skizofrenia, dan mencadangkan model intervensi dan perkhidmatan yang relevan kepada penjaga pesakit skizofrenia bagi meningkatkan kefungsian sosial mereka. Reka bentuk kajian ini adalah berbentuk kualitatif. Seramai 20 orang responden akan dipilih dalam kalangan penjaga. Kajian ini menggunakan perisian ATLAS. ti versi 24.1 untuk menganalisi data kajian. Kajian ini memberikan kepentingan kepada praktis kerja sosial, penyelidik, penjaga pesakit skizofrenia dan perkhidmatan serta dasar polisi negara khususnya berkaitan dengan kesihatan mental di Malaysia. Hasil dapatan kajian ini, diharapkan dapat memberi impak yang positif untuk meningkatkan kualiti hidup antara penjaga dan pesakit skizofrenia seperti mempertingkatkan program psikoedukasi, sokongan sosial dan rawatan penjagaan pesakit skizofrenia. Kajian ini juga mewakili satu langkah penting ke arah membina ekosistem sokongan yang komprehensif dan berkesan bagi pejaga sebagai tulang belakang kepada pesakit skizofrenia.
Fostering Career Readiness among Final Year Students: Lived Experiences of Counselors in Public Institutions of Higher Education Syarifah Rohaniah Syed Mahmood; Ssekamanya Siraje Abdallah; Norwati Mansor; Noorlila Ahmad
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i1.371

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The transition from higher education to the workforce presents significant challenges for graduating students, particularly in aligning academic preparation with industry expectations. In Malaysia, counsellors in Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) play a crucial role in equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for career readiness. Despite this important function, limited research has explored the lived experiences and effective strategies employed by these counsellors in facilitating students' career development. This study addresses this gap by examining the practices of counsellors within selected Malaysian PIHEs, aiming to shed light on their contributions in enhancing graduate employability. This study employs a phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of counsellors in Malaysian PIHEs, focusing on the strategies they use to foster career readiness among graduating students. In-depth interviews were conducted with six counsellors from Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) located in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Perak, Malaysia. The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis, which identified five strategies used by the counsellors: organizing programs and workshops, designing career modules, collaborating with industry, conducting group counselling sessions, and providing individual coaching. The findings will furnish empirical evidence to help graduate programs, educators, and novice counselors in assisting graduating students with the transition into the workforce.
The Burden of Water Inadequacy on Households in Juba City, South Sudan: A Qualitative Approach James Arike Charles Duku; Nor Malina Malek
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i1.375

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Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right and a critical component of public health, yet in Juba City, South Sudan, the situation is dire, with significant portions of the population facing severe water scarcity due to inadequate infrastructure and conflict-driven disruptions. This study investigates the impact of this water scarcity on households in Juba City using a qualitative research methodology. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with household heads and key stakeholders from various administrative levels in selected payams: Munuki, Juba, and Kator. Purposive, convenience, and critical case sampling were used. Thematic content analysis was employed to identify recurring themes and patterns in the data, revealing the profound effects of inadequate access to clean and safe water on health, economic stability, and social cohesion. The study found that households suffer from increased prevalence of waterborne diseases, significant financial burdens, and heightened social tensions, including conflicts within communities and gender-based violence. The study underscores the urgent need for improved water infrastructure, equitable distribution, and sustainable management practices to mitigate these challenges and enhance the quality of life in Juba City, contributing to the broader goals of Sustainable Development Goal 6.
Community Volunteerism and Social Support in Neighbourhood Community: Implications for Community Social Work Practice in Kg. Medan, Selangor, Malaysia Zulkhairi Zainal; Sarjit S. Gill; Mohd Roslan Rosnon; Choo Yeong Khong
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i1.387

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Rukun Tetangga (RT) or community neighbourhood is frequently regarded as a means of fostering unity and ensuring neighbourhood security; however, its role as a space for community social work that builds social support has received limited empirical attention. Based on a qualitative study of RT in Kg. Medan, Selangor, this article discusses how community volunteerism, social support and neighbourhood networks function in strengthening the well-being of a multi-ethnic urban community. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 14 informants chosen through purposive and snowball sampling. The findings indicate that RT functions as a community support system through three primary mechanisms. First, voluntary involvement is driven by social responsibility, personal satisfaction, and support from family and friends. Second, bonding and bridging relationships enable residents to build closeness, inter-ethnic cooperation and neighbourhood assistance. Third, linking relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organisations and local leaders expand community access to resources, assistance and social programmes. Nevertheless, leadership, financial and infrastructural challenges limit the effectiveness of RT as a platform for social support. This article indicates that RT is an essential form of informal community social work practice in Malaysia, particularly in terms of enhancing grassroots communities' well-being, resilience, and solidarity.
Understanding The Coping Strategies Among Women with Gynecologic Long-Term Cancer: Importance of Finding the Positive and Maintaining Optimism Du Jiayuan; Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i2.395

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Gynecologic long-term cancer patients have to navigate various challenges in many aspects of their lives after recovering from the disease. Empirical research indicates that identifying benefits and maintaining an optimistic outlook are highly helpful in reconstructing the meaning of life for gynecologic long-term cancer patients. This qualitative study aimed to explore the impact of searching for positive meaning and an optimistic mindset on the life changes experienced by women with gynecologic long-term cancer in Chongqing, China. Interviews were conducted with 12 women with gynecologic long-term cancer to understand their views on and use of coping strategies and optimism. These strategies would strengthen individuals’ coping and positive thinking, support their development across personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and emotional well-being, and further strengthen their overall positive cognitive framework. Accordingly, policymakers and relevant stakeholders should implement targeted intervention strategies to encourage gynecologic long-term cancer survivors to fully embrace an optimistic mindset during their post-cancer journey, thereby enhancing their ability to adapt to various life challenges.
Leading Beyond Leadership Stereotypes: Adaptive and Inclusive Leadership Among Women Leaders in Malaysian Research Universities Latifah Abdul Latif; Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan; Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i2.396

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Despite the increasing participation of women in the academic workforce, they remain underrepresented in senior leadership positions within higher education. Existing research has largely focused on gender inequality, barriers to career advancement, and women's representation in leadership, while comparatively little attention has been given to how women leaders are perceived by their subordinates. This study explores how academic and administrative personnel perceive the leadership practices of women leaders in Malaysian research universities and examines how these practices contribute to organisational effectiveness. Guided by Leadership Styles Theory and the Capability Approach, the study adopted an interpretive qualitative design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 academic and administrative personnel who had direct experience working under women leaders in senior academic and administrative positions. The interview data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis supported by NVivo software. The findings revealed that women leaders adopted multiple leadership styles rather than relying on a single dominant approach. Transformational and democratic leadership emerged as the most prominent styles, characterised by mentoring, collaboration, empowerment, participation, and open communication. Transactional, autocratic-directive, and laissez-faire leadership behaviours were employed selectively in response to organisational accountability, crisis management, and professional autonomy. Overall, the findings demonstrate that women leaders practise adaptive and inclusive leadership by balancing relational and strategic leadership behaviours to foster employee development, trust, engagement, and organisational commitment. The study extends current understanding of women's leadership by showing that leadership effectiveness is context-dependent rather than inherently gendered and by highlighting the importance of subordinate perspectives in explaining adaptive leadership within Malaysian research universities.
Women’s Leadership in Malaysian Research Universities: An Integrated Review of Leadership Styles, Gender and Capability Development Latifah Abdul Latif; Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan; Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v11i2.397

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Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership positions in higher education despite their growing participation in academic and professional roles. This conceptual paper examines women’s leadership in Malaysian research universities by integrating leadership-style theories, gender and leadership scholarship and the Capability Approach. The discussion considers transformational, democratic, transactional, directive and laissez-faire leadership and evaluates their relevance to the complex institutional demands of higher education. The review indicates that effective women’s leadership should not be reduced to a single or inherently feminine style. Transformational and democratic practices can strengthen participation, trust, professional development and shared governance, while transactional and directive practices remain important for accountability, performance management and crisis response. Selective use of laissez-faire leadership may also support professional autonomy among experienced academic and administrative staff. The Capability Approach extends the assessment of leadership beyond institutional performance by emphasising agency, opportunity, participation and human development. The paper argues that leadership effectiveness in Malaysian research universities depends on the adaptive integration of these approaches in response to organisational circumstances. It highlights the need for mentoring, inclusive decision-making, professional networks, leadership development and gender-equitable institutional structures that enable women leaders and their staff to develop their capabilities and contribute meaningfully to institutional goals.

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