Social Work, Mental Health, and Public Policy in Diverse Contexts: Chinese and Cross-Cultural Perspectives (International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice)

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Contributors
Part I: Introduction
	Chapter 1: Social Work, Mental Health, and Public Policy in China: A Comparative-Historical and Theoretical-Practical Approach
		Chinese Social Work in Context: Research Needs, Questions, and Approaches
		Organization of the Book and Highlights of Chapters
		Main Audience
		References
			Citation
	Chapter 2: Policy System, General Public Policy (GPP), and Comparative Social Policy: A Tale of the Economic State vs. Welfare State (and More)
		Research Questions and Origin of the GPP and Economic State Ideas
		Finding Out: A Quest Across National Borders
		The Policy System and General Public Policy (GPP)
		Major Lessons Learned and Implications to Social Work
		Conclusion
		References
			Citation
Part II: Professionalization of Social Work as an Eclectic Discipline with Multidisciplinary Collaboration
	Chapter 3: From Weak Autonomy Embedding to Institutional Embedding in the Development of Social Work Professionalization: A Case Study on a Pilot Project of a Child Welfare Institution
		Introduction
		Literature Review
			The Professional Development of Social Work
			Embedded Development of Social Work
		Case Introduction and Research Methods
			Case Introduction
			Research Method
		The Practice Evolution of Social Work in Child Welfare Institutions and Its Internal Logic
			Before the Placement Mode Lands: Weak Autonomy Embedded in Social Work in Child Welfare Institutions
				Professional Service Boundaries Are Unclear
				Professional Service Activities
				Lack of Cross-Departmental Communication in Professional Services
				The Social Worker Growth Mechanism Has Not Been Established
			After the Implementation of the Resettlement Mode: The Structural Optimization of Social Work in Child Welfare Institutions
				Department Setting and Post Setting Tend To Be Scientific and Reasonable
				Service Standards and Specifications Are Clear
				Relevant Service Guarantee Mechanisms Have Been Established and Improved
				The Growth Mechanism of Social Workers Has Been Established and Improved
		Institutional Embedding: The Development Characteristics of Local Social Work Specialization
			The Institutionalized Organization Is an Important Guarantee for the Professional Development of Social Workers
			The Independent Status of Social Workers and Their Professional Activities Highlight the Autonomy of Their Professional Development
			The Needs of the Comprehensive Development of Disabled Children Reflect the Necessity of the Professional Development of Social Workers
			The Characteristics of All Social Workers and the Service Quality Guarantee Mechanism Show the Exclusivity of Professional Function
			The Establishment of Project Design and Service Process Highlights the Complexity of Social Work
		Summary
			Action Response: The Path Optimization of Social Work Professional Development
			Theoretical Response: The Model Construction of Social Work Specialization Path
			The Coordinated Development of Welfare System, Social Work Education, and Social Work Specialization
		References
	Chapter 4: Effectiveness of Social Work Supervision: A Qualitative Case Study and a Framework of Structure–Relationship–Power Analysis
		Literature Review
		Study Design and Case Introduction
			Research Design
			Case Introduction
				The Development of Supervision Service
				Source of the Supervisors
				Supervision Mode Classification
		Analytical Framework
		The Current Situation of the Supervision Function in Play
			Cross-Agency Supervision Model
			Multilevel Supervision Mode Within the Organization
		The Analysis of Supervision Effectiveness Dilemma and Cause
			Structural Perspective: The Imperfect Mechanism Leads to the Dilemma of “Multiple Supervision”
				The Cooperation of All Parties Is Generally Poor
				Conflicts of Opinions Between Supervisors Have Put Social Workers at a Loss
				“Negative Response” of Individual Supervisors Makes the Quality of Supervision Difficult to Guarantee
			Relationship Perspective: Non-Coordination Among Stakeholders
				Conflicts Between the Stakeholders
				Inconsistency of the Stakeholders
				Asymmetry Between Supervision Under Different Supervision Modes
			Power Perspective: The “Pyramid” Type of Power Structure
			The Dilemma of Realizing the Effectiveness of Social Work Supervision Under the Analysis Framework of “Structure–Relationship–Power”
				Tension and Deficiency: The Comparison of Supervision Service and Supervision Effect Based on Different Modes
					Cross-Agency Supervision Model
					Multilevel Supervision Mode Within the Organization
				Restricted Supervision Function: The Balances in Structure, Relationship, and Power
		The Way to Improve the Effectiveness of Social Work Supervision
			Macro-Social Structure: To Establish the Guarantee System for the Operation of the Supervision Mode
			Balanced Symbiosis: To Enhance the Coordination and Mutual Assistance Among Stakeholders
			Participation in Empowerment: A Multicenter Power Structure
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 5: Promoting the Curriculum System Construction of Public Health Social Work in China: Western Experience and Domestic Exploration
		Introduction
		The Connections Between Public Health and Social Work
			Origins and Development
			Values
			Theories and Methodology
			Content of Work
		Western Development of Joint Curriculum of Public Health and Social Work
			Western Experiences in Developing the Joint Curriculum of Public Health and Social Work
			Dilemmas and Suggestions for Developing the Joint Curriculum of Public Health and Social Work in China
		Exploration of the Curriculum System of Public Health Social Work in China
			The Historical Background of Public Health Social Work Education in China
			Strategies for the Curriculum Construction of Public Health Social Work in China
				Establish a Curriculum View of Integrating Theory and Practice
				Explore the Teaching Arrangement On and Off Campus
				Innovate Pluralistic Training Models
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 6: Psychosomatic Medicine, Professional Social Work, and Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
		Evidence-Based Practice: Learning from Psychosomatic Medical Science
		Learning from Evidence-Based Psychosomatic Medicine: The Case of Plastic Surgery
		Evidence-Based Psychosomatic Practice: Theoretical Perspectives
			Feminist Perspective
			Cultural Perspective
			Political or Social Change Perspective
			The Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 7: Biomedical Education, Health Promotion, and Social Responsibility: International and Chinese Perspectives
		Research Background
		From CSR to SSR: A Literature Review
		SSR Applied: Biomedical Education and Health Promotion
		Health Ethics versus Ideological/Political Education: A Case with Chinese Characteristics
		Biopsychosocial Perspectives
		Conclusion
		References
			Citation
Part III: Policy and Practice with Diverse/Special Populations
	Chapter 8: Ethnicity and Diversity: American Experience and Implications for Social Work
		Introduction
		Issues of Racial Classification and Identification
		Approaches to Racial/Ethnic Diversity: A Historical View
		Race/Ethnicity and Minority Issues in American Society
		Lessons Learned and Implications for Social Work
		References
	Chapter 9: Spirituality Without Religion: Social Work for Promoting Selfhood Among Chinese Women in a Consumerist Society
		Introduction
		Methods
			Participants
			Procedures
			Intervention
			Measurements
			Analysis Method
		Results and Findings
			Participants’ Characteristics
			Pre-group Interview
				Body Surveillance
				Infertility Stigma
				Anxieties
				Self-Blame
			Intervention Effect
		Discussion
		References
	Chapter 10: A Dialectical Approach to Understanding Family Life: How Parents of LGB Children Experience “Coming Out” and Navigate Parent–Child Ties
		Introduction
			A Relational Journey: Situating the Relational Self and Attending to the Cultural Distinctiveness of “Coming out” in Different Contexts
			Loss of a Dream or an Opportunity for Change? From Parental Reactions to Subsequent Family Dynamics
		Theorizing How Parents of LGB Children Experience “Coming Out” and Navigate Parent–Child Ties
		A Dialectical Approach to Understanding Family Life
		Queer Theory: Queering/Questioning Heteronormativity
		Life-Course Perspective: Moving Beyond the Moment of “Coming Out”
		Moving Forward: Recommendations for Future Theory and Research
			Developing New Models of Intergenerational Intimacy
			Multi-Family-Member Interviews: Centering the Parent–Child Dyad/Triad as Reflexive Agents
			Advancing Intersectional Family Scholarship and Culturally Sensitive Interventions
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 11: Social Worker Intervention and the Support Mechanism for Mothers Having Lost Their Only Child in China
		Introduction
		Advantages of Social Worker Intervention in Supporting Shidu Mothers
			Special Dilemmas Faced by Shidu Mothers
				The Identity Crisis After “Loss of an Only Child” Prevents Mothers from Achieving “Empowerment”
				Physiological Structure Differences Contribute to Stronger Emotional Needs of Shidu Mothers
				Nonspecialized and Nonpersonalized Services Lead to Low Service Satisfaction
			Advantages of Social Worker’s Intervention in Supporting Shidu Mothers
		Analysis of the Support Mechanism for Shidu Mothers Under the Intervention of Social Workers: Guangzhou’s “Rose Project” as a Case
			Intervention Goals: Multilevel and Multistage Support Goals
			Intervention Staff: Professional Social Work Teams
			Intervention Resources: Rich Social Support Resources
				Policy Support
				Material Support
				Emotional Support
				Knowledge and Technical Support
			Intervention Strategies: Building Mutual Support Platforms and Social Networks
				At the Level of Shidu Mothers: The Establishment of a Mutual Support Platform
				Family Level: Relatives Network Repair
				Social Level: Linking Social Network Resources
			Key Factors Affecting the Implementation of Social Work Intervention Strategies
				Interactivity
				Trust
				Openness
		Result of Social Worker Intervention in Supporting Shidu Mothers
			Self-Empowerment of Shidu Mothers
			Improvement of the Environment for Shidu Mothers
			Increased Satisfaction of Shidu Mothers with Services
		Reflection on Social Worker Intervention in the Support Mechanisms for Shidu Mothers
			Staffing Placement: Building a Professional and Long-Term Social Work Team
			Service Content: Provide Diversified and Systematic Service Content
			Service Mode: Combine Professional and Fun Service Mode, and Innovate the Content of Activities
			Service Attitude: Uphold an Equal and Respectful Service Attitude and Create a Good Social Atmosphere
		Summary
		Appendix: Outline of the interviews
			Category 1 Outline: Project Leader/Social Worker
			Category 2 Outline: Rose Parents/Dual Status Rose Mother Volunteers
			(Additional) Dual Identity of Rose Mother Volunteers
		References
	Chapter 12: “Dislocation” and “Replacement”: Delivery of Welfare Services for Children with Rare Diseases in Young Family from the Perspective of Parens Patriae
		Introduction
			What Do We Already Know About This Topic?
			Anticipated Contributions to Theory, Practice, and Policy
		Research Design
			Research Background
			Literature Review
				Parens Patriae
				State Care for Children
				Child Welfare Services
			Triple and Quadruple Dislocations Hamper Resources to Provide Welfare Services to Children in Young Families with Rare Diseases
			Promote the Provision of Resources for Welfare Services for Young Families with Children with Rare Diseases
				Government Coordination: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration to Ensure a Comprehensive Network of Rehabilitation Services for Children with Rare Diseases
				Social Participation: Strengthening the Social Forces Involved in Providing Benefits to Children Suffering from Rare Diseases
				Family Support: To Coordinate the Relevant Care Policies to Alleviate the Pressure on Families with Young Children to Take Care of Their Children
		Conclusions and Recommendations
		References
	Chapter 13: Ambivalence in Family Life During the Era of Falling Fertility and Population Aging: Theoretical and Clinical Considerations
		Understanding Intergenerational Ambivalence
			Psychological Ambivalence
			Structural Ambivalence
			Collective Ambivalence
			Operationalization of Ambivalence in Empirical Studies
			Predicting Factors Regarding Ambivalence
				Gender
				Generations
				Age
				Role Attainment
				Marital Status
				Employment Status
				Health Condition
				Intergenerational Communications and Interactions
				Dissimilarity in Values and Beliefs Between Generations
			Psychosocial Consequences of Ambivalence
				Depression
				Quality of Life
				Parent–Child Relationships
				Marital Quality and Romantic Relationship Quality
				Family Stress
		A Relational Framework of Ambivalence in Family Context
		Clinical Implications for Research and Practice
			Implications for Research
			Implications for Practice
		Summary
		References
	Chapter 14: China, Aging, and Panopticism: A Foucauldian Analysis
		Introduction
		Why Michel Foucault as Applied to Chinese Aging?
		Medical Power and the Problematization of Age
		Panopticism in China
		Conclusion
		References
			Citation of the Book Chapter
Index