Asma Shahin Khan
Biographic Data
| ID | 3692824 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Asma Shahin Khan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Asma Shahin |
| FAMILY NAME | Khan |
| SIGNATURE | KHAN A S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cardiff University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1732-3821 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
How do religious beliefs impact economic inactivity among British-Pakistani Muslim women
This article explores the relationship between economic inactivity and religiosity. The aim of the analysis of qualitative data presented here is to examine whether, and how, religious beliefs impact on decisions British-Pakistani Muslim women make about economic activity.Analysis of interview data reveals that none of the interviewees held the belief that economic activity was impermissible (haram) for women in Islam. However, some interviewees …
Fostering wellbeing: Placing foster carers centre stage
This article reports on an evaluation of the Fostering Wellbeing programme, a set of five themed masterclasses delivered in two local authorities to a group of multi-disciplinary professionals in the team around the foster child. The programme also included the development of the role of the foster carer Pioneer. The evaluation found benefits of the multi-disciplinary training, but attendance and commitment from some professionals were limited. T…
Portholes of Ethnography: The Methodological Learning from 'Being There' at a Distance
Ethnography is, in essence, an approach to social research reliant on 'being there' and ethnographic approaches to the social world have been widely taken up in sociological research. In this research note, we share our UK-based experiences of ethnographic fieldwork with professional practitioners during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when 'staying at home' was the antithesis of 'being there'. In doing so, we highlight opportunities…
Religious nurture in British Muslim families: Implications for social work
Some recent commentary on the relevance of religion and spirituality to social work emphasizes a liberal Western individualized notion of spirituality, rather than the significance of formal religion. Evidence from sociological research on religious nurture in British Muslim families challenges this emphasis. Sixty Muslim families from diverse backgrounds in one UK city took part in a qualitative study, consisting of interviews with adults and ch…
Reflections on Qualitative Research with Muslim Families
Detailed accounts of fieldwork relationships can be helpful reading for those embarking on research with a similar population. In this spirit, the article presents reflections on the process of conducting qualitative research with 60 Muslim families. The main research aim was to describe and explain how children (aged 12 and under) are brought up to be Muslims. Fairly detailed reflections are presented about four main aspects of the research proc…
Religious nurture in British Muslim families: Implications for social work
Some recent commentary on the relevance of religion and spirituality to social work emphasizes a liberal Western individualized notion of spirituality, rather than the significance of formal religion. Evidence from sociological research on religious nurture in British Muslim families challenges this emphasis. Sixty Muslim families from diverse backgrounds in one UK city took part in a qualitative study, consisting of interviews with adults and ch…
Portholes of Ethnography: The Methodological Learning from 'Being There' at a Distance
Ethnography is, in essence, an approach to social research reliant on 'being there' and ethnographic approaches to the social world have been widely taken up in sociological research. In this research note, we share our UK-based experiences of ethnographic fieldwork with professional practitioners during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when 'staying at home' was the antithesis of 'being there'. In doing so, we highlight opportunities…
Fostering wellbeing: Placing foster carers centre stage
This article reports on an evaluation of the Fostering Wellbeing programme, a set of five themed masterclasses delivered in two local authorities to a group of multi-disciplinary professionals in the team around the foster child. The programme also included the development of the role of the foster carer Pioneer. The evaluation found benefits of the multi-disciplinary training, but attendance and commitment from some professionals were limited. T…
Reflections on Qualitative Research with Muslim Families
Detailed accounts of fieldwork relationships can be helpful reading for those embarking on research with a similar population. In this spirit, the article presents reflections on the process of conducting qualitative research with 60 Muslim families. The main research aim was to describe and explain how children (aged 12 and under) are brought up to be Muslims. Fairly detailed reflections are presented about four main aspects of the research proc…
Religious nurture in British Muslim families: Implications for social work
Some recent commentary on the relevance of religion and spirituality to social work emphasizes a liberal Western individualized notion of spirituality, rather than the significance of formal religion. Evidence from sociological research on religious nurture in British Muslim families challenges this emphasis. Sixty Muslim families from diverse backgrounds in one UK city took part in a qualitative study, consisting of interviews with adults and ch…
Fostering wellbeing: Placing foster carers centre stage
This article reports on an evaluation of the Fostering Wellbeing programme, a set of five themed masterclasses delivered in two local authorities to a group of multi-disciplinary professionals in the team around the foster child. The programme also included the development of the role of the foster carer Pioneer. The evaluation found benefits of the multi-disciplinary training, but attendance and commitment from some professionals were limited. T…
Portholes of Ethnography: The Methodological Learning from 'Being There' at a Distance
Ethnography is, in essence, an approach to social research reliant on 'being there' and ethnographic approaches to the social world have been widely taken up in sociological research. In this research note, we share our UK-based experiences of ethnographic fieldwork with professional practitioners during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when 'staying at home' was the antithesis of 'being there'. In doing so, we highlight opportunities…
How do religious beliefs impact economic inactivity among British-Pakistani Muslim women
This article explores the relationship between economic inactivity and religiosity. The aim of the analysis of qualitative data presented here is to examine whether, and how, religious beliefs impact on decisions British-Pakistani Muslim women make about economic activity.Analysis of interview data reveals that none of the interviewees held the belief that economic activity was impermissible (haram) for women in Islam. However, some interviewees …
Sociology (5 works) · Anthropology (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Religious Education and Schools (2 works)