Nati Biton
Biographic Data
| ID | 6095851 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nati Biton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nati |
| FAMILY NAME | Biton |
| SIGNATURE | BITON N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sapir College |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-8663-8974 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The struggle for professional recognition of Bedouin social workers in Israel, graduates from Palestinian academic institutions
This qualitative study examined professional experiences of 34 female Bedouin social workers, graduates of academic institutions in Palestinian Authority territories, who were employed in Israel’s social welfare services. The research aimed:to explore their lived experiences of exclusion, professional delegitimization, and o examine the implications of such exclusion for their professional practice, identity, and well-being, within a complex cros…
Silencing the professional voice
This study examined the experiences of Bedouin social workers from Israel who attained bachelor’s degrees in social work at Palestinian Authority colleges and then worked in Israeli welfare services. Using a qualitative exploratory design, the researchers conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 34 Bedouin social workers and thematically analysed reflective autobiographical texts written by their mentors in a professional-support progra…
“When I saw his face, I recognized him”
This study examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning, and related (LGBTQ+) individuals with psychiatric diagnoses regarding self-disclosure by LGBTQ+ social workers in mental health services. Understanding their perspectives and reflections contributes to deeper insight into the recovery process and the specific needs of LGBTQ+ clients. Twenty-nine LGBTQ+ individuals with psychiatric diagnoses receivin…
Psychiatric Authority and Gender Diversity in Mental Health Governance
Introduction Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience significant mental health disparities, yet less is known about how psychiatric labeling intersects with gender diversity within state-regulated mental health systems. This study examines how psychiatric diagnoses and gender diversity interact in the Israeli mental health system to shape vulnerability, epistemic marginalization, and care avoidance among TGD individuals with p…
The Transition to Parenthood Through Surrogacy Among Israeli Gay Fathers
This study explores the experiences of Israeli gay fathers who became parents through transnational surrogacy, focusing on the transition to parenthood. Using a qualitative narrative approach, 14 fathers aged 32-51 participated in in-depth interviews about their parenting journeys. Findings reveal two types of barriers that delayed parenthood: personal barriers, including concerns, traumatic past events, and a lack of family support; and structur…
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The Transition to Parenthood Through Surrogacy Among Israeli Gay Fathers
This study explores the experiences of Israeli gay fathers who became parents through transnational surrogacy, focusing on the transition to parenthood. Using a qualitative narrative approach, 14 fathers aged 32-51 participated in in-depth interviews about their parenting journeys. Findings reveal two types of barriers that delayed parenthood: personal barriers, including concerns, traumatic past events, and a lack of family support; and structur…
The struggle for professional recognition of Bedouin social workers in Israel, graduates from Palestinian academic institutions
This qualitative study examined professional experiences of 34 female Bedouin social workers, graduates of academic institutions in Palestinian Authority territories, who were employed in Israel’s social welfare services. The research aimed:to explore their lived experiences of exclusion, professional delegitimization, and o examine the implications of such exclusion for their professional practice, identity, and well-being, within a complex cros…
Silencing the professional voice
This study examined the experiences of Bedouin social workers from Israel who attained bachelor’s degrees in social work at Palestinian Authority colleges and then worked in Israeli welfare services. Using a qualitative exploratory design, the researchers conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 34 Bedouin social workers and thematically analysed reflective autobiographical texts written by their mentors in a professional-support progra…
“When I saw his face, I recognized him”
This study examines the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning, and related (LGBTQ+) individuals with psychiatric diagnoses regarding self-disclosure by LGBTQ+ social workers in mental health services. Understanding their perspectives and reflections contributes to deeper insight into the recovery process and the specific needs of LGBTQ+ clients. Twenty-nine LGBTQ+ individuals with psychiatric diagnoses receivin…
Psychiatric Authority and Gender Diversity in Mental Health Governance
Introduction Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience significant mental health disparities, yet less is known about how psychiatric labeling intersects with gender diversity within state-regulated mental health systems. This study examines how psychiatric diagnoses and gender diversity interact in the Israeli mental health system to shape vulnerability, epistemic marginalization, and care avoidance among TGD individuals with p…
Social Work (3 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (2 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (1 work) · Child Welfare and Adoption (1 work) · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice (1 work) · Continuing professional development (1 work) · Counseling Practices and Supervision (1 work)