Our Research
DWSW community members collaborate on research related to disability and well-being within social work profession. This page shares details of ongoing and completed research projects, including project descriptions, collaborators, and timeframes.
Research Working Group
The focus of the Disability and Well-Being In Social Work Research Working Group is to promote an accessible and supportive social work profession through research. ​
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If you are looking for research collaborators or are interested in being involved in the working group, contact us here and let us know what you have in mind.
Research Projects
Disabled Student and Professional Priorities for the Social Work Profession: A Preliminary Community Survey
Tatman, C., & Bolton, M. J. (2024, September 5). Disabled Student and Professional Priorities for the Social Work Profession: A Preliminary Community Survey. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/x3gch
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This study was conducted in May and June of 2024 and stands as the first Community Survey of the U.S.-based Disability and Well-Being in Social Work (DWSW) community project. Results build on previous literature highlighting lack of inclusion, awareness, and cultural humility related to disability across three dimensions–social work education, employment, and associations. Further, the stated current priorities and future initiative recommendations from respondents revealed significant desire for broader and deeper education on disability topics and ableism, improved accessibility and more flexible and supportive policies/practices, and increased opportunities for mentorship, representation and disability-related projects and groups. Finally, disability-affirming social work practices are identified and explored and applications to future social work practice are discussed.
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View related blog post - New Research: Disability and Wellbeing in Social Work Community Survey 2024 (with Plain Language Summary).