A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Existing and desired child and family services from Afghan women's point of view in Finland
Authors: Eliasi, Laleh Golamrej; Farahani, Hadi; Anis, Merja; Kaittila, Anniina
Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publishing place: OXFORD
Publication year: 2024
Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
Journal acronym: CHILD YOUTH SERV REV
Article number: 107946
Volume: 166
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0190-7409
eISSN: 1873-7765
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107946
Web address : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740924005188?via%3Dihub
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/458958857
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Afghan women about existing and desired child and family services in Finland. Data was collected through interviews with 13 participants and was analyzed by Content analysis. From the perceptions expressed of the existing child and family services two themes emerged: I) Laws and Practices, and II) Providing Information. The point of view of the Afghan women on the desired child and family services were also identified in two themes: I) Increasing life skills and economic support, and II) Improving communication between service users and service providers. The social impact of this research is related to the acute need to strengthen family and children services for the welfare of immigrant children.
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Funding information in the publication:
This study is a sub-study of a larger research project “Child welfare expertise in social work for immigrant children and families” (LAMPE 2021-2023) funded by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Besides, this research was supported by Finnish Institute in the Middle East foundation, and OLVI foundation.
