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An analysis of inclusion gaps in sustainable development themes: Findings from a review of recent social work literature

Bexell, Sarah M; Decker Sparks, Jessica L; Tejada, Jacqueline; Rechkemmer, Andreas

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Authors

Sarah M Bexell

JESSICA SPARKS Jessica.Sparks@nottingham.ac.uk
Rights Lab Senior Research Fellow

Jacqueline Tejada

Andreas Rechkemmer



Abstract

Recently, humans have negatively altered ecosystems more rapidly and extensively than in any other time in human history, contributing to gains in well-being and economic development for some, while threatening the security of most, particularly oppressed populations. We comprehensively reviewed recent social work literature (2010–2015) to examine gaps in environmental sustainability themes relevant to social work practice. Peer-reviewed manuscripts, dissertations/theses and white papers were examined. A total of 71 papers (less than 1% of social work literature) met inclusion criteria. Although our call is to protect human health and well-being, recent literature does not account for sustainability even with evidence that environmental issues directly impact clients, hindering practice efficacy.

Citation

Bexell, S. M., Decker Sparks, J. L., Tejada, J., & Rechkemmer, A. (2019). An analysis of inclusion gaps in sustainable development themes: Findings from a review of recent social work literature. International Social Work, 62(2), 864-876. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818755860

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 7, 2018
Online Publication Date Feb 13, 2018
Publication Date Mar 1, 2019
Deposit Date Nov 22, 2019
Publicly Available Date Nov 22, 2019
Journal International Social Work
Print ISSN 0020-8728
Electronic ISSN 1461-7234
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 62
Issue 2
Pages 864-876
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872818755860
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3356299
Publisher URL https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0020872818755860
Contract Date Nov 22, 2019

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