Surendran Rajaratnam
Biographic Data
| ID | 170901 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Surendran Rajaratnam |
| GIVEN NAMES | Surendran |
| FAMILY NAME | Rajaratnam |
| SIGNATURE | RAJARATNAM S |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5865-1485 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Post-Separation Stress Factors among Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in China
Domestic violence is a serious social problem that does not end for women survivors after they leave an abusive partner. Evidence shows that many survivors continue to cope with multiple stress factors that hinder their recovery process. This study examines the key stress factors faced by women survivors of domestic violence in China. Guided by stress-coping theory, the study explores how survivors perceive and respond to stress factors in the po…
Exploring the Struggles of Caregivers of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Childhood cancer can cause extreme discomfort and stress for the caregivers of affected children. These challenges affect caregivers and their children and need to be recognized and addressed. This study used individual, in-depth interviews to explore the challenges faced by caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Malaysia, to identify the social work services available to them, and to understand the support they need. T…
Role conflict, role overload, and burnout among Chinese social workers
Meta-Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Domestic Violence against Women in Mainland China
Domestic violence against women remains a critical public health and human rights concern globally, including in mainland China. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the magnitude and variability of key risk and protective factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in China. A systematic search of five databases identified peer-reviewed empirical studies was published between 2000 and 2025. Studies were included if they…
Role stress and burnout among social workers in China
Analyzing the Role of Social Workers in Supporting People Living With HIV in New York City During the 1990s
Social workers play a crucial role in empowering people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their family members. This qualitative study aimed to reflect social workers' experiences working with PLHIV in New York City in the 1990s. Using a qualitative narrative inquiry method and convenience sampling technique, two social workers who experienced working with PLHIV in New York City in the 1990s were interviewed for this study. Findings revealed that since…
Research with cancer patients and their caregivers
In this article, two social work academics reflect on their experiences conducting qualitative research with cancer patients and their caregivers. Reflections and insights from their experiences are provided for social work students, researchers, and social workers who want to conduct their research and/or practice in oncology
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Women’s Experiences with Healthcare and Social Environment in Malaysia
The internal conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar over the last few decades has forced Rohingyas to flee to other countries, including Malaysia. However, the non-recognition of the status of refugees in Malaysia keeps Rohingyas as "people without documents" and without adequate protection, access to healthcare services, education, and employment. Women among these groups face different challenges and are at risk of numerous physical and mental heal…
Expanding the horizons for women in fisheries and aquaculture
Women are present in all phases of fish production, processing and distribution, and contribute to the generation of wealth, the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, and the maintenance of household
Riding the Vietnamese Tiger
When, at the end of the JIM II (Jakarta Informal Meeting) in Jakarta in February 1989, Foreign Minister Nguyen Co Thach was asked by newsmen for his comments on the outcome of the discussions, a smiling Mr Thach expressed satisfaction with the way things had gone and felt confident that, given a few more JIM sessions, the ten-year-old Cambodian problem could be satisfactorily disposed of, after which the occupying Vietnamese troops would happily …
The Crisis of the Third World
Expanding the horizons for women in fisheries and aquaculture
Women are present in all phases of fish production, processing and distribution, and contribute to the generation of wealth, the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, and the maintenance of household
Role conflict, role overload, and burnout among Chinese social workers
The Crisis of the Third World
Riding the Vietnamese Tiger
When, at the end of the JIM II (Jakarta Informal Meeting) in Jakarta in February 1989, Foreign Minister Nguyen Co Thach was asked by newsmen for his comments on the outcome of the discussions, a smiling Mr Thach expressed satisfaction with the way things had gone and felt confident that, given a few more JIM sessions, the ten-year-old Cambodian problem could be satisfactorily disposed of, after which the occupying Vietnamese troops would happily …
Expanding the horizons for women in fisheries and aquaculture
Women are present in all phases of fish production, processing and distribution, and contribute to the generation of wealth, the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, and the maintenance of household
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Women’s Experiences with Healthcare and Social Environment in Malaysia
The internal conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar over the last few decades has forced Rohingyas to flee to other countries, including Malaysia. However, the non-recognition of the status of refugees in Malaysia keeps Rohingyas as "people without documents" and without adequate protection, access to healthcare services, education, and employment. Women among these groups face different challenges and are at risk of numerous physical and mental heal…
Research with cancer patients and their caregivers
In this article, two social work academics reflect on their experiences conducting qualitative research with cancer patients and their caregivers. Reflections and insights from their experiences are provided for social work students, researchers, and social workers who want to conduct their research and/or practice in oncology
Analyzing the Role of Social Workers in Supporting People Living With HIV in New York City During the 1990s
Social workers play a crucial role in empowering people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their family members. This qualitative study aimed to reflect social workers' experiences working with PLHIV in New York City in the 1990s. Using a qualitative narrative inquiry method and convenience sampling technique, two social workers who experienced working with PLHIV in New York City in the 1990s were interviewed for this study. Findings revealed that since…
Role conflict, role overload, and burnout among Chinese social workers
Meta-Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Domestic Violence against Women in Mainland China
Domestic violence against women remains a critical public health and human rights concern globally, including in mainland China. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the magnitude and variability of key risk and protective factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in China. A systematic search of five databases identified peer-reviewed empirical studies was published between 2000 and 2025. Studies were included if they…
Role stress and burnout among social workers in China
Post-Separation Stress Factors among Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in China
Domestic violence is a serious social problem that does not end for women survivors after they leave an abusive partner. Evidence shows that many survivors continue to cope with multiple stress factors that hinder their recovery process. This study examines the key stress factors faced by women survivors of domestic violence in China. Guided by stress-coping theory, the study explores how survivors perceive and respond to stress factors in the po…
Exploring the Struggles of Caregivers of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Childhood cancer can cause extreme discomfort and stress for the caregivers of affected children. These challenges affect caregivers and their children and need to be recognized and addressed. This study used individual, in-depth interviews to explore the challenges faced by caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Malaysia, to identify the social work services available to them, and to understand the support they need. T…
Political science (6 works) · Social Work (5 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social support (4 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Burnout (2 works) · Business (2 works)