Shajimon Peters

Biographic Data

ID4427712
NAMEShajimon Peters
GIVEN NAMESShajimon
FAMILY NAMEPeters
SIGNATUREPETERS S
AFFILIATIONSEdith Cowan University
ORCID0000-0002-7051-0861
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS5
TOTAL CITATIONS8
WORKS AS AUTHOR5
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2017
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • Emancipatory research in social work

    Open AccessShajimon Peters, Lynne Soon-Chean Park et al.ARTICLEJournal of Social Work2026

    Critical realism offers a promising philosophical framework for emancipatory research in social work. Emancipatory research recognizes that people experience multiple realities and necessitates an inclusive participatory approach. However, these experiences are shaped by powers inherent in objectively existing structures, systems, and processes that must be identified and addressed for true emancipation. This theoretical article suggests a critic…

  • Climbing the not-for-profit leadership ladder in Australia

    Open AccessCheng Yen Loo, Shajimon Peters et al.ARTICLEThe British Journal of Social Work2025References: 29

    This qualitative study examines equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the leadership roles of not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) where a significant number of social workers engage in professional practice. Two focus groups—one with members of the senior management of NPOs (n = 5) and another with emerging (aspiring and less experienced) leaders of NPOs (n = 6)—were conducted to gather perspectives and opinions on EDI in their organizations’…

  • Transition of transnational social workers

    Open AccessShajimon Peters, Allen Bartley et al.ARTICLEKōtuitui New Zealand Journal of…2023References: 11

    This article examines the absence of a profession‐wide response for facilitating the transition of transnational social workers (TSWs) into the host country. TSWs work with various racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and often in unfamiliar socio‐political, policy and practice contexts. A qualitative study was undertaken in New Zealand, which involved six focus groups, three with managers of TSWs and three with TSWs themselves and a face‐to‐face …

  • Navigating the territories of transition

    Open AccessShajimon Peters, Shajimon Peter et al.ARTICLEInternational Social Work2020Cited by: 7

    This qualitative study conducted three focus groups with transnational social workers (TSWs) in three cities of Aotearoa New Zealand. The aim of the study was to examine the transitional experience of TSWs, particularly in relation to any strategies and mechanisms existing in the host country to facilitate their personal and professional transition. A significant finding is that a coherent profession-wide programme for facilitating the transition…

  • Transnational social workers’ transition into receiving countries

    Shajimon Peters, Allen Bartley et al.ARTICLEEuropean Journal of Social Work2017Cited by: 1References: 6

    Appropriate interventions for assisting transnational social workers (TSWs), nurses and teachers in their transition into the receiving country are significant for enabling competent and safe professional practice. These professionals form a significant part of the professional workforce of many countries as globalisation and liberal migration policies encourage many to cross borders for professional practice. Engaging in employment overseas, how…