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[Resilient Social Work Practice: From the Experiences of Filipino Social Workers ]]>
<![CDATA[Laro, Amelyn]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 11 No. 2, December 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v11i02.56
<![CDATA['Resilience' refers to a person's capacity to handle difficulties, demands and pressure without experiencing negative effects. The concept of resilience draws from and reinforces a strengths perspective. The term refers to the belief that we have personal wisdom and capacity to persevere and grow from experience. Adopting a resilience mindset helps us to tap into these capacities and to flourish, even in the face of challenge. The pressures and demands of social work practice requires social workers to remain steadfast and strong despite all the personal and professional challenges. Since our country experiences many challenges like natural and manmade disaster and the COVID 19. There are evidence that social workers had experience mental and emotional fatigue. A study which aims to describe Resilient social work practice and actual experiences of Filipino Social Workers both personally and professionally amidst challenges and pandemic is needed to shed some light on how Filipino Social Workers deals with all these difficulties. Specifically, the study answers the following questions: 1. What is their perspective of resilient social work? 2.What are examples of resilience as practice by social workers on a personal and professional level? 3.How do social workers build resilience in professional practice? 4. In what ways (what aspect of their personal and professional level) did the participants practice Resiliency? Through online platform social workers in Davao Region from different social work settings participated in the study descriptive-qualitative research and concluded that social workers utilized various resiliency tools both personal and professional in their practice in dealing with clients in various organizations.]]>
<![CDATA[Revisiting Psychiatric Social Work Practice in the Philippines: An Autoethnographic Case ]]>
<![CDATA[Meneses, Alain Matteo]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.66
<![CDATA[Over the past decades, there has been a gap in literature discussing the field of psychiatric social work in the Philippines. In an attempt to address this, this article describes a case to revisit the practice of psychiatric social work in the Philippine setting. Using an autoethnographic methodology, I recount my experience as a psychiatric social worker at a teaching hospital located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, to illustrate the position, its roles and functions, and the common strategies it employs in practice. In discussing my personal experience, I reflect on themes and assert that psychiatric social work remains to have a continuing significance in today’s mental health landscape, offering innovative practices in response to newer challenges of helping patients with mental health conditions]]>
<![CDATA[The Lived Experiences of Bangsamoro Social Workers: Their Journey in Achieving Inner Peace and Mental Well-Being ]]>
<![CDATA[Lu, Grant Warren]]>;
<![CDATA[Manapol, Epifania Melba]]>;
<![CDATA[Hassan , Alimodin]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.70
<![CDATA[The study focused on Bangsamoro social workers' journey to achieve inner peace and well-being in conflict-stricken and violent communities. It described their experiences, challenges encountered, self-care approaches, and lessons learned. The study employed a descriptive research design as it was seen as suitable to generate narratives from 12 Bangsamoro social workers through purposive and snowball sampling. The study utilized a transcendental phenomenological approach and followed the rigorous data collection and analysis following Colaizzi's seven steps of analyzing the narratives of the research participants. The study's key findings are threats and aggressive complaints, delayed salaries and insufficiency of allowances, non-performance of family roles, and other challenges encountered. They are still capable of achieving their inner peace and well-being through self-initiated and peers, family, and faith-motivated self-care initiatives, which allow them to pause from their heavy workloads, manage their stressors into manageable parts, find better solutions to their problems, and regain their motivation to continue their work. This journey of Bangsamoro social workers implied that they could not achieve inner peace and well-being alone. Several individuals should deal with it collaboratively by influencing negative or positive experiences. It also implied that for social work practice to be efficient and progressive—the institutional mechanisms of MSSD-BARMM and other social welfare offices, the programs implemented, and the social work education should be context-based and culturally responsive.n the years, the deaf community in Vinh Long province has had to confront issues of harassment and sexual abuse due to their disabilities. Unfortunately, the majority of the deaf population lacks full awareness of harassment and sexual abuse, often misunderstanding behaviors such as teasing and unwanted touching as not constituting sexual harassment. This article focuses on analyzing the awareness of the deaf community in Vinh Long province, examining aspects such as understanding of sexual harassment behaviors and awareness of responses to harassment.]]>
<![CDATA[Deaf’s Awareness on Sexual Abuse at The Vinh Long Deaf Club, Vietnam ]]>
<![CDATA[Thi Thu Trang, Nguyen]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.71
<![CDATA[Over the years, the deaf community in Vinh Long province has had to confront issues of harassment and sexual abuse due to their disabilities. Unfortunately, the majority of the deaf population lacks full awareness of harassment and sexual abuse, often misunderstanding behaviors such as teasing and unwanted touching as not constituting to sexual harassment. Therefore, by using qualitative and quantitative methods, this study aims to explore the current state of awareness about sexual abuse among the deaf in Vĩnh Long City. Simultaneously, the study intends to figure out the factors influencing the awareness of sexual abuse among the deaf and possible solutions for this issue. This article focuses on analyzing some key results from the research, especially the awareness of the deaf community in Vinh Long province on sexual harassment. Many victims knew that sexual harassment is illegal, but they accepted this behavior without reacting to it.]]>
<![CDATA[Corporate Social Responsibility and Services for People with Disabilities ]]>
<![CDATA[Raharjo, Santoso Tri]]>;
<![CDATA[Apsari, Nurliana Cipta]]>;
<![CDATA[Santoso, Meilanny Budiarti]]>;
<![CDATA[Humaedi, Sahadi]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.72
<![CDATA[Besides making profits, companies have an important duty toward society and the environment. This obligation is manifested in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, governed in Indonesia by Law Number 40/2007 on limited liability companies and Law Number 25/2007 on capital investment. By targeting individuals with disabilities, CSR programs can have a significant impact on the lives of those who often face significant challenges. Supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities benefits these individuals and creates a more inclusive and diverse society. By investing in these programs, companies can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, improve their reputation, and ultimately contribute to a better world. This article discusses CSR services in Indonesia for people with disabilities using the literature review research. The research found that CSR programs for people with disabilities in Indonesia focus on community services and community empowerment programs. With this program, companies not only provide financial assistance to people with disabilities but also enable people with disabilities through education, training, and empowerment programs. This study found that CSR services for people with disabilities in Indonesia positively impact socioeconomic conditions and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable development. This study advocates the increasing collaboration with various stakeholders, including the government, NGOs, academics, and the community to ensure the sustainability of the program. The CSR programs are expanded to encompass more rights of people with disabilities. ]]>
<![CDATA[A Glance Into the Online World of Children: A study to Examine the Online Activities of Children in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Muller, Karen]]>;
<![CDATA[Dionisio, Astrid Gonzaga]]>;
<![CDATA[Park, Sanghyun]]>;
<![CDATA[Nahar]]>;
<![CDATA[Purwianti, Ciput]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.77
<![CDATA[Digital technology has influenced children's lives, shaping their norms, attitudes, and behaviours. This study aims to understand the online behaviours of children in Indonesia, exploring their activities, risks, and safety measures. Conducting semi-structured interviews with 510 children aged 9-18 across Central Java, East Java, and South Sulawesi Provinces in Indonesia, the study sheds light on the prevalence of internet usage among children and their online experiences. Indonesian children use the internet extensively for entertainment, communication, and information. Children consider the internet an important part of their lives, although they often lack awareness of online dangers and what constitutes risky behaviours, such as adding unknown contacts and sharing personal information, especially in online gaming contexts. Children rely on simple safety measures, necessitating comprehensive education on online safety. While many share their online experiences mainly with friends, those with strong parental bonds share it with their families too. The study emphasizes the importance of discussing online risks, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and cyberbullying as they frequently encounter such experiences but hesitate to report them. Overall, the study provides valuable insights for tailoring online safety programmes to meet children's needs and underscores the importance of informed digital parenting strategies to safeguard children's online well-being.]]>
<![CDATA[Living on the Edge: Young People, Social Work and Climate Policy and Action ]]>
<![CDATA[Dominelli, Lena]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.78
<![CDATA[Today’s young people will be on the frontline of experiencing the worst effects of the climate crisis as they age in a world in which climate-induced disasters will be increasing in intensity and frequency unless ‘net zero’ is reached before the current deadline of 2050. The case for urgently addressing the climate crisis by 2030 has been made by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since the Paris Agreement in 2015. Years later, and with the disappointing outcomes of the 2021 United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 meeting in Glasgow, Scotland and COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt in 2022, little has changed. Politicians fill the airwaves with fine words about reaching ‘net zero’. Meanwhile, countries like India, the 3rd largest polluter do not aim to meet ‘net zero’ until 2070! Young people have limited engagement in formal policy-making locally, nationally, and globally, so their voices remain largely ignored. Practitioners, seldom engage young people in climate action. This professional disinterest in young people’s experiences of the climate crisis and aspirations for a net zero future must end. This article focuses on young people’s voices, research and action, including their involvement in COP26 activities in Glasgow. Young people, as agentic persons, can make decisions about climate change, and are well-placed to do this if given the opportunity. Social workers can support and mobilise young people in climate action and demand that climate change be included in the social work curriculum. ]]>
<![CDATA[Social Work in the Asia Pacific Region in the 21 st Century: Challenges, Opportunities and the Role for Social Work Education ]]>
<![CDATA[David Rose]]>
<![CDATA[ Asean Social Work Journal Vol. 12 No. 1, June 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.58671/aswj.v12i1.83
<![CDATA[The recent pandemic is an example of the major global challenges that impact locally and globally including war and conflicts, climate change, ecological damage, human and natural disasters, gender-based inequality and violence, poverty and inequality, and global movements of peoples. The Asia Pacific Region incorporates a vast geographic area of the world with a diverse range of countries at various stages of social and economic development, but all of which share the impacts of many of these global challenges. Social workers are a key workforce that can contribute to social development and work at the interface of the local with the global across the region. Drawing on literature, policy documents and observations some of the current challenges facing the development of the social work workforce in the region will be discussed as well as the opportunities for social work to contribute to social development and to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The critical role of social work education in developing the social work workforce to meet these global challenges is also discussed.]]>
