ASEAN Social Work Journal
ASEAN Social Work Journal (ASWJ) is an international social work journal, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal mandated by the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) to be published by the country of Indonesia, specifically the Indonesian Social Work Consortium (ISWC). ISWC was established on the 10th of August, 2011, in Jakarta-Indonesia, following the ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) at a regional level in Manila, the Philippines. The primary mandate of ISWC is to facilitate strategic initiatives for promoting roles of social work profession and education. The ASEAN Social Work Journal is one of the initiatives that comply with these purposes. It is part of the Knowledge Management work plan formulated by ASWC. AIMS & SCOPE ASEAN Social Work Journal facilitates academic platforms and productive exchanges of knowledge, research, education, practice, and ideas among social work practitioners, educators, researchers, students, and social policymakers worldwide. It aims to innovatively contribute to social work and promote social welfare mainstreaming in the ASEAN region contexts. The journal focuses on the following social work/Social Welfare topics: social work theory/concepts, social work methods, social work practices, fields of social work, social development, management of the humanitarian organization, and public policies. The journal focuses on the following social work/social welfare topics: social work theories/concepts, social work methods, social work practices, fields of social work, the innovative intervention of social work, social development, management of the humanitarian organization, and social policies. Original Theoretical and Empirical Papers: Research-based articles dealing with social work theory and practice in the ASEAN region. In particular, the journal seeks articles from all those concerned with social work and social welfare issues of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) and ASEAN Plus Countries (China, Japan and South Korea). The priority is given to articles contributing to the development of knowledge and social work theories, methods, research, and practice in ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. Brief Communications: Short articles on social work theories and practice. The journal seeks brief notes on developing innovative intervention methods or indigenous social work in the ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. The journal welcomes manuscripts from social work educators, practitioners and researchers. The manuscripts should be no longer than eight double-spaced pages. Research Proposal: Short articles regarding social work Master and Doctorate research Proposal. The journal seeks a brief research proposal on developing innovative research methodology in social work around the ASEAN region and ASEAN Plus Countries. The journal welcomes manuscripts from social work Master and Ph.D. students. The manuscripts should be no longer than six double-spaced pages.
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<![CDATA[Psychosocial Services for Students in Metro Manila Universities Offering Social Work Degree Programs ]]>
<![CDATA[Cauilan, Maria Alexandria]]>;
<![CDATA[Reyes, Jose Ramil]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 10, No. 2, December 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v10i2.21
<![CDATA[The state of mental health among Filipino college students remains a major concern, especially in the context of the pandemic. Cases of mental health-related problems have been seen to have risen, particularly among tertiary-level students. Fortunately, academic institutions are working to address these ongoing issues that hinder students' social functioning. However, there is a need for further research on the actual presence of psychosocial support services in universities to know and understand how school systems address the concerning problem about the mental health of their students. Identifying and discerning these support systems, as well as the gaps that come with them, is crucial in providing relevant knowledge and information for the students, faculty, and university administrators alike, to be more aware of the pressing need to come up with strategies and plans in the form of equipping more effective and more efficient psychosocial support systems to ultimately help college students in need. This paper identifies the psychosocial support systems in place among Metro Manila universities that offer social work degree programs, including the benefits, opportunities, risks, and challenges they have come across, to provide a background of what is happening and what is needed to attain social functioning, all for the students’ well-being.]]>
<![CDATA[The The Impact of Changes in Workload and Subjective Well Being on Job Satisfaction through Work Motivation as a Mediator for Assistants for Persons with Disabilities at the Ministry of Social Affairs ]]>
<![CDATA[Zonneveld, Tina]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 10, No. 2, December 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v10i2.22
<![CDATA[Since the formation of assistants with disabilities in 2018 to 2022, the number is significant, only a decrease of 13% from the initial total recruitment of companions. Employee job satisfaction is an important factor for employees to increase work motivation. This study aims to examine whether motivation and workload as well as subjective well-being affect the job satisfaction of assistants with disabilities in the Ministry of Social Affairs; To test whether subjective well being and workload affect job satisfaction through work motivation as a mediator fit with empirical data on assistants with disabilities at the Ministry of Social Affairs. This research uses quantitative with descriptive type. An online survey through google form was used with a sample of assistants with disabilities who met the criteria set by disability researchers at the Ministry of Social Affairs and spread across 34 provinces totaling 140. The results showed that there was a direct influence of workload and subjective will be on job satisfaction. The results of the path analysis of workload and subjective will being on job satisfaction through work motivation show that there is a significant effect.]]>
<![CDATA[Occupational accidents related to gender in the village of La Xuyen wood handicraft ]]>
<![CDATA[Truong Thi, Ly]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 10, No. 2, December 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v10i2.24
<![CDATA[One of the main craft groups in Vietnam is carpentry. According to research conducted in the La Xuyen wood handicraft village, accidents at work—from minor mishaps to serious and serious accidents—are quite common in the wood industry. Fatal workplace incident According to research, there are numerous hazards that could result in work accidents for both male and female employees in La Xuyen craft village. Men and women differ in that men experience more workplace accidents, and men also experience a higher rate of occupational accidents than women. This is because men frequently take on heavier tasks and use potentially flimsy machinery. Whereas women frequently take on simple, creative jobs that call for ingenuity and use few machines.]]>
<![CDATA[Exploring the Needs of Female Afghan Migrants Living in Japan ]]>
<![CDATA[Nakanishi, Yol]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 10, No. 2, December 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v10i2.28
<![CDATA[This paper explores the needs of Afghan women living in Chiba, Japan through participatory observation, a co-organized health seminar, and in-depth interviews with Afghan women and relevant stakeholders.It became clear that the women's needs were mainly related to finding their place in Japanese society, such as making Japanese friends and having paid jobs, and acquiring the tools to go to places such as hospitals and city halls by themselves. Here, the Japanese language skills often seemed to be at the root.Iconclude that the Japanese government and the local municipality fail in providing systematic support to meet the needs of Afghan women, and that they rely too much on volunteer-based organizations. Structural systems of local volunteer organizations and Japanese institutions such as hospitals contribute to the maintenance of traditional gender norms of the community, and make it difficult for women to find a place in Japanese society and to exercise their agency. The strength and drive of Afghan women andthe already established trusted relationship with Japanese channels show that there is a high potential for successful social integration of this group when appropriate support is made available, which will eventually improve their wellbeing]]>
<![CDATA[Transnational Social Work Practice in Thailand ]]>
<![CDATA[Senanuch, Puchong]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.32
<![CDATA[This study aims to investigate the problems of Thai nationals abroad, analyze transnational social work practice and propose a transnational social work practice approach drawing on documentary research and in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that 1) There is an increasing number of Thai nationals migrating to live in foreign countries and facing economic, social and cultural problems as well as being unable to access social welfare services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,. 2) Transnational social work practice relies on cooperation between government agencies, domestic and foreign public benefit organizations, including social workers, a process which started in 2012, when the National Social Welfare Promotion Board of Thailand determined that Thai nationals abroad are target groups that deserve social welfare services and established the Center for Promotion and Coordination for Thai Social Development Abroad, and 3) This study proposes that new knowledge and skills for social workers, as well as measures and mechanisms including social welfare services necessary for transnational social work, should be developed as part of an integrated and effective transnational social work practice approach.]]>
<![CDATA[Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Community-based Action: an Analysis of the Program Kampung Iklim in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Fatkhullah, Mukhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Pamungkas, Nugroho Rinadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Habib, Muhammad Alhada Fuadilah]]>;
<![CDATA[Mulyani, Iwed]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.33
<![CDATA[One strategy to deal with climate change is accelerating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction through a community-based approach. In Indonesia, the government pursues community engagement to reduce GHG emissions through the Program Kampung Iklim (ProKlim). We collected data from 2015-2018, then measured emission reductions (ER) in the waste, livestock, agriculture, energy, and forestry sectors by subtracting baseline and mitigation emissions. The analysis compares the emission reductions achieved through Community-based Action (CBA) to the national emission reduction achievement. The results show that the sector with the most participation rates and the most significant contributor to emission reductions in ProKlim is the energy and waste sector. On the other hand, the sectors that attract the least public attention and emission reduction are the livestock and agriculture sectors. Through 61 community groups and 138 actions, from 2015 to 2018, CBA contributed 133,312.38 tons of CO2e emission reductions, 0.012% to national emission reductions, with the participation value equivalent to USD$266.080. Based on this number, CBA can be the answer to Indonesia's low position in international carbon trading. A strategy that focuses on increasing community participation is needed to optimize the contribution of the CBA to large-scale national emission reductions.]]>
<![CDATA[Mental Health Promotion for Productivity of Employee at Workplace in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Irfani, Adib Mumtaz]]>;
<![CDATA[Bantarti, Wisni]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.34
<![CDATA[Existing job opportunities are followed by different responsibilities. The higher the economic growth, the more complex the competition will be, thus making the responsibility for the work even heavier. This condition has a high impact on the potential for the Indonesian people to experience mental health problems which will ultimately have an effect to the productivity of each individual and have a collective impact on the performance of the company. The purpose of this research is to understand the usage of mental health promotion to leverage productivity Employee in Workforce. This study uses a literature review research method or literature review in analyzing and studying cases. The result of this study showed that three strategies for implementing mental health promotion in the work environment, namely Mental health promotion through working motivation and work environment, Mental health promotion through ethical leadership and psychological empowerment, and Mental health promotion through self-efficacy and employee engagement.]]>
<![CDATA[Social Work Students’ Challenges in Flexible Learning and Implications for Social Work Education: A Study in Bicol, Philippines ]]>
<![CDATA[Uclaray, Angelo]]>;
<![CDATA[Magdasoc, Thea Mari]]>;
<![CDATA[Noora, Andrea Joyce]]>;
<![CDATA[Sales, Ma. Vida Teresa]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.36
<![CDATA[Social work students encountered different challenges as they experience online and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significantly, examining the learners’ situations can contribute in obtaining evidence-based knowledge useful in enhancing academic policies and practices. Hence, this study investigated on the personal, institutional, learning environment, and technological challenges of social work students when flexible learning was implemented. It sought to discuss policy implications for social work education. The study captured 296 respondents in one university in the Bicol Region, Philippines. The researcher-made survey questionnaire used in the study obtained a coefficient of a=0.92, which means that the whole scale's reliability estimate was highly acceptable. The instrument was in Google Forms and distributed to the respondents online. The collected data were subjected to descriptive statistics for interpretation and analysis. The results revealed that the frequently encountered challenges were: having to fulfill home and school responsibilities simultaneously, overlapping activities/tasks from two or more subjects, power interruptions, and having an unstable mobile data connection. Therefore, the academic community, including the administrators, student organizations, faculty members, and all equally essential stakeholders can address the identified challenges through policy enhancement and partnership building with organizations and companies offering technology-related services.]]>
<![CDATA[Realizing Gender Equality in Coastal Areas: Conservation of Critical Land and Empowerment of Women ]]>
<![CDATA[Simarmata, Kisvan]]>;
<![CDATA[Widhagdha, Miftah Faridl]]>;
<![CDATA[Pradipta, Ganuardi]]>;
<![CDATA[Aditya, Rahadiyand]]>;
<![CDATA[Saipullah]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.40
<![CDATA[The conversion of mangroves into shrimp ponds occurred in the coastal area of Kampung Beting, Pantai Bahagia Village, Bekasi Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in the period 1990–2010. High income from shrimp ponds makes people ignore the ecological functions of mangrove forests, one of which is to prevent abrasion. However, since 2010, the destruction of hundreds of hectares of mangrove forests, worsened by climate change that hits almost the whole world, especially island countries like Indonesia, has submerged the shrimp ponds in Pantai Bahagia Village with sea water. Now, not only the shrimp ponds as their major income have disappeared, but also their living space is also threatened by severe abrasion. Gender inequality and the marginalized role of coastal women also make the socio-economic conditions of the community become worse. This study observes the role of women in Pantai Bahagia Village in responding to environmental and socio-economic problems in their area. This study uses a phenomenological approach, data is collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that women's empowerment plays a role in conserving critical land. Women's responses to environmental problems in their area include: 1) creating changes in women's awareness and behavior as an effort to repair and restore damaged mangrove land, and 2) carrying out activities to protect mangrove plants. Women's responses to socio-economic problems include 1) women's active involvement in productive economic activities 2) Utilization of non-timber mangrove products in processed food and crafts. Finally, this study recommends a concept to address critical coastal land issues, namely by involving women in various activities, both nature conservation and empowerment activities.]]>
<![CDATA[Social Protection in Indonesia: Reforming Opportunities during Covid-19 Pandemic ]]>
<![CDATA[Sumadi, Pungky]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 1, June 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i1.41
<![CDATA[Indonesia’s social protection system provides programs covering its population according to a life cycle approach. The programs have been used as a means to address the social implications of locking down policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This paper aims to describe how Indonesia is reforming its social protection agenda.This article used a literature review for data gathering in describing the overall social protection reform agenda. It also used surveys in 198 pilot villages to try out three social protection policy instruments: a socio-economic registry, a digitalized village monograph, and an integrated approach to zero extreme poverty intervention.To deal with the social implications of locking down policy, Indonesia made use of the existing and ongoing programs, and also adding some new ones, even though the modality is no different: cash transfer. Various operational problems emerged during the implementation. The data accuracy of the existing beneficiary rosters is getting worse and unreliable. Different rosters produced by different ministries only create confusion in program implementation. A socio-economic registry is a potential solution for integrating beneficiary rosters produced individually by different ministries. Additionally, a lack of coordination among key ministries in social protection programs tends to provide one policy fit for all; leaving behind the role of local governments and different local needs. Having understood the situation, President Jokowi is determined to achieve the zero extreme poverty target by 2024 by reforming the country’s social protection policy.]]>
