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School-based social work interventions: a cross-national systematic review.
Paula Allen-Meares1, Katherine L Montgomery, Johnny S Kim
1University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
Social Work
|September 17, 2013
Summary
This systematic review found many positive effects from school social work interventions, particularly tier 1 programs. Further global research is needed to confirm worldwide effectiveness for students.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Educational Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- School social workers provide diverse services globally, including counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
- Existing literature lacks a synthesis of cross-national, tier 1 and tier 2 school-based social work interventions.
- Understanding the efficacy of these interventions is crucial for student well-being and academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify tier 1 and tier 2 school-based social work interventions.
- To evaluate the efficacy of these interventions for school-based youth.
- To synthesize existing research on international school social work practices.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of computerized database searches using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Inclusion of 18 studies in the final analysis.
- Calculation of effect sizes for all measured outcomes to quantify treatment impact.
Main Results:
- The majority of included studies (n=14) were conducted in the United States.
- Half of the interventions reviewed (n=9) were classified as tier 1.
- Numerous positive effect sizes were observed across various outcomes, including sexual health, aggression, self-esteem, school attendance, identity, and depression.
Conclusions:
- School social work interventions, especially tier 1, demonstrate significant positive effects on student outcomes.
- Current research is predominantly US-based, highlighting a need for broader international studies.
- Further worldwide research is essential to establish the global effectiveness of school-based social work.
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