Sosyal Çalışma Dergisi (Journal of Social Work) aims to strengthen the knowledge base of the social work discipline and profession, generate innovative and scientific solutions to social problems, and reinforce the link between theory and practice. The journal seeks to provide a high-quality platform for national and international discussions aimed at enhancing the psychosocial well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Its primary priority is to contribute to the development of social policies and practices in line with the principles of social justice, human rights, and social development by promoting academic production.
Sosyal Çalışma Dergisi (Journal of Social Work) publishes original, scientific, and ethically sound studies with a multidisciplinary approach.
The publication scope of the journal predominantly includes the following themes:
- Family, Child, and Youth Welfare: Preventive services, institutional care, and family counseling.
- Clinical and Health Social Work: Medical and psychiatric social work interventions, chronic illnesses, and disability.
- Migration and Population Movements: Displacement processes, asylum seeker/refugee well-being, and integration policies.
- Older Adults and Gerontological Social Work: Quality of life, psychosocial well-being, and care models for older adults.
- Social Policy and Social Justice: Combating poverty, inequality, discrimination, and social exclusion.
- Crisis, Disaster, and Trauma: Psychosocial support in emergencies and crisis intervention strategies.
- Social Work Education and Administration: Pedagogical approaches, professional ethics, and capacity building in non-governmental organizations (NGOs).