Trend Analysis on the Application of Social Work Professionalism: The Case of Refugee Child-Focused Humanitarian Organizations in Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Mesele Mengsteab (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fisehatsion Afework | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-26T13:10:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-12-26T13:10:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-07-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated the trend in the application of social work professionalism in delivering child-focused social work services for refugee children in refugee camps in Ethiopia. The study seeks to understand how the various constituents of social work professionalism have been applied by child-focused humanitarian organizations between the years of 2017 to 2023. A time series trend analysis model employed using a predominantly quantitative design which involves survey as data collection method. However, very minimal qualitative information collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions to complement few findings acquired from quantitative analysis. Child-focused humanitarian organizations in three refugee camps were selected through multi-stage cluster sampling. 206 respondents involving social workers, and other child protection program staffs participated in the study. The research investigated how child-focused social work services align with professional standards and the challenges faced by practitioners. Findings reveal significant caseloads, resource constraints, and ethical dilemmas in service prioritization. However, positive trends emerge, including the implementation of the Child Protection Minimum Standards framework, a client-centered approach, and growing collaboration with the families of refugee children. Findings were translated into actionable recommendations for strengthening social work practice, including increased funding, caseload management strategies, prioritizing child participation, and fostering inter-agency collaboration. A model was proposed depicting key challenges, positive trends, and recommendations to improve child-focused social work services through the lens of professional ethics in refugee settings. This study underscores the importance of a multi-pronged approach to ensure high-quality, ethical services for all refugee children. KEYWORDS: Social work Professionalism; Time-series Analysis; Child-focused Humanitarian Organization; and Child Protection Minimum Standards. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/4026 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Social work Professionalism | |
| dc.subject | Time-series Analysis | |
| dc.subject | Child-focused Humanitarian Organization | |
| dc.subject | and Child Protection Minimum Standards. | |
| dc.title | Trend Analysis on the Application of Social Work Professionalism: The Case of Refugee Child-Focused Humanitarian Organizations in Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |