ERIC Number: EJ1041875
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
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Social Workers' Observations of the Needs of the Total Military Community
Frey, Jodi J.; Collins, Kathryn S.; Pastoor, Jennifer; Linde, Linnea
Journal of Social Work Education, v50 n4 p712-729 2014
Researchers surveyed licensed social workers from 5 Mid-Atlantic states to explore their perspectives on the current state of mental health and service delivery for military service workers, families, and contractors. Social workers identified needs in the following areas: mental health, physical health and wellness, social and environmental, interpersonal and family, and military-specific needs. The majority of needs were most critical during the postdeployment stage. Education related to the observed needs was reported; social workers were most interested in learning about military culture and how to coordinate resources within the community to support the total military community. Suggestions for social work education and future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Social Work, Military Personnel, Military Service, Needs Assessment, Mental Health Programs, Delivery Systems, Health Services, Mental Health, Physical Health, Wellness, Caseworkers, Counselor Attitudes, Occupational Surveys, Family Needs, Individual Needs, Educational Needs, Professional Continuing Education, Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia; Maryland; Pennsylvania; Virginia; West Virginia
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