The Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal
The Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal is an online-only peer reviewed student, practitioner, and faculty research journal. The mission of the journal is to disseminate high quality research that is closely aligned with Wichita State University School of Social Work advanced generalist perspective. Advanced generalist practitioners possess a broad range of practice skills. They employ an eclectic and disciplined approach, and are committed to evidence-based practice. Social Work at Wichita State University builds on this understanding of advanced generalist practice by advancing four educational themes: social justice, cultural competency, multidimensional practice, and empowerment.
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The journal has published v.1 (in four issues) in 2014-2015 and v.2 (1st issue, 2016.)
For more information on editorial board, structure of a journal, peer review process, suggested topics and technical requirements for manuscripts, visit the journal home page at the School of Social Work.
The Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal is an Open Access journal. The articles are distributed under a Creative Commons License
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Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal, v.1.1
The 1st issue of the Advanced Generalist v.1 (summer 2014) -
Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal, v.1.2
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Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal, v.1.3/4
The 3/4 issues of the Advanced Generalist v.1 (spring 2015) -
Advanced Generalist: Social Work Research Journal, v.2.1
The 1st issue of the Advanced Generalist v.2 (spring 2016)
Recent Submissions
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Strategy development to support LGB individuality in the workplace
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals are challenged daily regarding the lack of emotional support from employers in acknowledging cultural differences. The LGB population is at high risk for heterosexist discrimination ... -
Teaching inclusion and discourse: A classroom demonstration from Nepal
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)While a cornerstone of any democracy, efficacious civic discourse and the ability to come to reasonable compromise seem to occur rarely today. This paper suggests that higher education may be a place to teach such skills, ... -
The effect of a personalized playlist on older adults with dementia
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)Dementia is a disease that corrodes one's cognitive abilities such as their memory, affecting around 5 million people in the United States. While there is currently no treatment available to cure dementia, music therapy ... -
Simulation and interprofessional education in Social Work practice
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)Interprofessional Education (IPE) can be defined as "two or more professions learning with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care" (Hutchings, Scammell, & Quinney, 2013, p. 359). A ... -
Film Review: "Portraits of Professional Caregivers"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)The documentary film "Portraits of Professional Caregivers" is comprised of many meaningful narratives of child welfare workers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, social workers, psychologists, hospice staff, nurses, ... -
A call for Social Work students in mine action
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)For too many, physical and psychological trauma are the unfortunate consequences of living in post-conflict regions where landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to litter roads, farmland, and other critical ... -
Book review: "Generation unbound: Drifting into sex and parenthood without marriage"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The book, Generation Unbound: Drifting into Sex and Parenthood without Marriage, Sawhill advocates for a new line of thought when viewing the ways to reduce poverty caused by single motherhood. Essentially, she advocates ... -
Going beyond Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training for child welfare supervisors and frontline workers: The need for system wide policy changes implementing TIC practices in all child welfare agencies
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)This article reviews current efforts to train child welfare workers in trauma informed practices and argues that trauma informed care adaptation and training must transcend case workers and supervisors in order for true ... -
A culturally competent approach to engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with LGBT elders: A case example
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)The following is a case example that highlights some of the substantive issues that may be presented by a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender [LGBT] older adult who is receiving mental health services. It offers ... -
Book review: Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" is a monumental and foundational text for social leaders who desire to affect change within organizations, communities, and society (Alinsky, 1971). In this text, the author outlines ... -
Book review: "Adopting older children: A practical guide to adopting and parenting children"
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)"Adopting Older Children" is a guide to show families who are looking into adopting a child over the age of four how to go about it. Whether it is married families, single parents, African American, Caucasians, or gay/lesbian ... -
Early developmental screening in high-risk communities: Implications for research and child welfare policy
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2015-05-28)Early detection of developmental delays in children living in high-risk communities enables effective intervention and promotes positive outcomes. Until now, the mechanisms by which these risks and benefits arise and ... -
Book review: "Justice Denied: What Americans must do to Protect its Children," by M.A. Hamilton (Cambridge University Press, 2008)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Justice Denied: What Americans Must Do to Protect its Children" provides a stark contrast between the rights of victims and perpetrator by providing real-life stories of domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault ... -
Book review: "Trauma-informed Practices with Children and Adolescents" by William Steele and Cathy A. Malchiodi (Routledge, 2011)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Trauma-Informed Practices With Children and Adolescents" provides practical approaches to working with children and adolescents that combines research from leading trauma experts and translates it to techniques ... -
Book review: "Beginnings, Middles, & Ends" by O. W. Rogers (White Hat Communications, 2013)
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The book "Beginnings, Middles, & Ends" by Ogden W. Rogers provides a 100 story reflective understanding of social work. The book is divided into the three major sections; the powerful and mysterious beginnings; the hard ... -
Neurosequential model of therapeutics in a therapeutic preschool: Implications for work with children with complex neuropsychiatric problems
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The two studies presented examine the use of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics on the social-emotional development and behavior of 28 children participating in a therapeutic preschool program. Results from these ... -
The effects of parental incarceration on the school behavior of poor urban Black children
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)Children whose parents are incarcerated experience emotional traumas that are harmful to their social competence and overall well-being. When parents go to prison, children'.0s lives become traumatic, distressed, and ... -
Parent-child relationships in a homeless shelter: Promoting play
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The challenges faced by families with young children who are homeless as well as the resources available to them have changed very little in the past 25 years since the passing of the McKinney Vento Act. Homeless children ... -
Youth defendants with ADHD and the criminal justice system: A qualitative analysis of court decisions
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)The literature suggests that more than 60% of young offenders, in the USA and internationally, are screened positive for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, little scholarly attention is given to the ... -
Moving from managing organizations to creating social enterprises: Entrepreneurial social work and advanced generalist education
(Wichita State University. School of Social Work, 2014-11-11)This article highlights the concept of social entrepreneurship and its relevance for advanced generalist macro social work education and practice. Macro practice courses that address organizations have traditionally focused ...
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