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Troubled times: Canadian social workers' early adversities, mental health, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors :
Alaggia, Ramona
O'Connor, Carolyn
Fuller-Thomson, Esme
West, Keri
Source :
International Social Work; Jan2024, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p99-118, 20p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Canadian social workers were surveyed about early adversities, mental health, and resilience. Bivariate analysis (n = 236) was conducted to understand relationships between predictor and outcome variables; and logistic regression analyses were conducted for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and resilience. The impact of pandemic-related factors was also investigated. The results indicate that social workers are experiencing concerning levels of mental health issues, with significantly lower levels of resilience in younger social workers. A trauma and resilience informed approach to workplace policies and practices is urgently required to support social workers' mental health needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00208728
Volume :
67
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174943404
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728221144380