The aim of this study was to understand the extent, range and nature of social work research
activity after natural disasters and to identify the implications for future research and practice …

In this chapter, we examine how social workers can assist clients with stressors associated
with their social and physical environments. Clients' social networks, the organizations they …

With the increasing frequency of disasters and the significant upsurge of survivors with
severe impairments and long-term disabling conditions, there is a greater focus on the …

Abstract In 2008, an 8.0 Richter scale earthquake devastated Wenchuan in China, which
resulted in heavy casualties, and had wide-reaching psychological effects on survivors. To …

The concept of community disaster resilience (CDR) has become one of the most popular
terms in disaster literature. This concept is recognized as a culture-bound phenomenon that …

The adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have exposed the lack of multi-scalar
community resilient strategies that catalyze the development of alternative co** …

Objective To present an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of medical
rehabilitation intervention in natural disaster survivors and outcomes that are affected. Data …

Climate change is leading to more frequent and intense natural disasters, with develo**
countries particularly at risk. However, most research concerning mental health and natural …

The realities of contemporary social work practice often push social workers toward a deficit-
focused orientation. The article begins with an overview of the major tenets of resiliency and …

This research examined the impacts of sense of community and satisfaction with
governmental recovery on life satisfaction and depression of the Wenchuan earthquake …