Liat Shklarski
Biographic Data
| ID | 939178 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Liat Shklarski |
| GIVEN NAMES | Liat |
| FAMILY NAME | Shklarski |
| SIGNATURE | SHKLARSKI L |
| AFFILIATIONS | City University of New York |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1996-9845 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
From resistance to integration
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into social work education continues to have some resistance. Through a cross-sectional survey of social work instructors, we explore attitudes, barriers to, and characteristics of AI adoption, while addressing the unique ethical and professional considerations specific to social work education. Overall, our findings suggest a readiness paradox where high familiarity with AI coexists with moderate c…
Compassion fatigue among Israeli therapists after the October 7 attack
The study points to the critical importance of addressing the emotional and psychological toll taken on therapists working in conflict zones, particularly those who, like their clients, are continuously exposed to trauma. The findings indicate a significant association between populations treated, personal and professional characteristics, and various outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the emotional and cognitive experiences of social work students in Israel
During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions worldwide transitioned to remote learning. These transitions continue to create difficulties and dilemmas for students and instructors. The challenges surrounding the remote teaching of helping professions, such as social work, have been particularly pronounced and have impacted the student learning experience. This study aimed to examine the emotional and cognitive experiences of 150 Is…
My DNA is on fire
In the wake of antisemitism and collective trauma
Back to the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted social work students accustomed to in-person learning, forcing a shift to remote education. During fall 2021 and spring 2022, they faced a return to physical classrooms. Few studies have explored the effects of reverting to in-person classes amidst the pandemic. This exploratory study surveyed 135 Master of Social Work students in the U.S. tri-state area, focusing on the emotional and cognitive impacts of transition…
Social Work Programs for the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community
The ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is characterized by its strict religious observance and is a relatively self-secluding group existing as an enclave system. In the last few decades, a growing number of ultra-Orthodox Jews have pursued social work degrees. Social work is a profession that shares many of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community's values, such as helping those who are in need. However, social work education and practice are also based…
Navigating the Dilemma
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Work Instructors
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people’s professional and personal lives is ongoing. The transition to remote teaching has particularly affected social work education due to its experiential methods incorporating a direct experience whereby students “learn by doing.” This study examined the impact of the global pandemic and the transition to remote teaching on the emotional and cognitive experiences of 144 social work instructors in Israel. The…
The Meaning of Online Social Work Education for Students and Faculty during Covid-19
Academic online social work (SW) education has developed over the decades, fully transitioning to it following the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have examined the emotional responses, coping strategies and resilience of faculty and students to this transition. Our aim is to examine online education experiences and their meaning for faculty and SW students following the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were audio-recorded, tr…
The Abrupt Transition to Distance Social Work Teaching
Evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, specifically on social work education, is gradually emerging. While the empirical literature points to the effectiveness of delivering course content virtually, research on the impact of the abrupt, forced transition from in-person to distance teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is limited. This quantitative study presents findings from a survey of social work instructors about their exper…
The Impact of the Transition From In-Person to Remote Courses on MSW Students Due to Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed social work educators to study its impact on social work students. This quantitative study presents the findings of a survey of Master of Social Work students regarding their experiences during the abrupt transition from in-person to remote learning in March 2020. Examining the impact through a change curve lens, the findings revealed that students moved through the change, going from shock and denial to acceptan…
Implementation fidelity of the family finding intervention
Family Finding is a six-step intervention designed to support older youth lingering in foster care. Through the intervention, permanency specialists discover and engage family members and significant adults who can support youth in their transition to independent living. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to explore the intervention’s implementation fidelity, learn about permanency specialists’ experiences using the Family Finding interve…
My DNA is on fire
The Abrupt Transition to Distance Social Work Teaching
Evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, specifically on social work education, is gradually emerging. While the empirical literature points to the effectiveness of delivering course content virtually, research on the impact of the abrupt, forced transition from in-person to distance teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is limited. This quantitative study presents findings from a survey of social work instructors about their exper…
In the wake of antisemitism and collective trauma
The Impact of the Transition From In-Person to Remote Courses on MSW Students Due to Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed social work educators to study its impact on social work students. This quantitative study presents the findings of a survey of Master of Social Work students regarding their experiences during the abrupt transition from in-person to remote learning in March 2020. Examining the impact through a change curve lens, the findings revealed that students moved through the change, going from shock and denial to acceptan…
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Work Instructors
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people’s professional and personal lives is ongoing. The transition to remote teaching has particularly affected social work education due to its experiential methods incorporating a direct experience whereby students “learn by doing.” This study examined the impact of the global pandemic and the transition to remote teaching on the emotional and cognitive experiences of 144 social work instructors in Israel. The…
Social Work Programs for the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community
The ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is characterized by its strict religious observance and is a relatively self-secluding group existing as an enclave system. In the last few decades, a growing number of ultra-Orthodox Jews have pursued social work degrees. Social work is a profession that shares many of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community's values, such as helping those who are in need. However, social work education and practice are also based…
The Meaning of Online Social Work Education for Students and Faculty during Covid-19
Academic online social work (SW) education has developed over the decades, fully transitioning to it following the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have examined the emotional responses, coping strategies and resilience of faculty and students to this transition. Our aim is to examine online education experiences and their meaning for faculty and SW students following the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were audio-recorded, tr…
Implementation fidelity of the family finding intervention
Family Finding is a six-step intervention designed to support older youth lingering in foster care. Through the intervention, permanency specialists discover and engage family members and significant adults who can support youth in their transition to independent living. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to explore the intervention’s implementation fidelity, learn about permanency specialists’ experiences using the Family Finding interve…
The Abrupt Transition to Distance Social Work Teaching
Evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, specifically on social work education, is gradually emerging. While the empirical literature points to the effectiveness of delivering course content virtually, research on the impact of the abrupt, forced transition from in-person to distance teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic is limited. This quantitative study presents findings from a survey of social work instructors about their exper…
The Impact of the Transition From In-Person to Remote Courses on MSW Students Due to Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed social work educators to study its impact on social work students. This quantitative study presents the findings of a survey of Master of Social Work students regarding their experiences during the abrupt transition from in-person to remote learning in March 2020. Examining the impact through a change curve lens, the findings revealed that students moved through the change, going from shock and denial to acceptan…
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Work Instructors
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people’s professional and personal lives is ongoing. The transition to remote teaching has particularly affected social work education due to its experiential methods incorporating a direct experience whereby students “learn by doing.” This study examined the impact of the global pandemic and the transition to remote teaching on the emotional and cognitive experiences of 144 social work instructors in Israel. The…
The Meaning of Online Social Work Education for Students and Faculty during Covid-19
Academic online social work (SW) education has developed over the decades, fully transitioning to it following the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have examined the emotional responses, coping strategies and resilience of faculty and students to this transition. Our aim is to examine online education experiences and their meaning for faculty and SW students following the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were audio-recorded, tr…
Back to the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted social work students accustomed to in-person learning, forcing a shift to remote education. During fall 2021 and spring 2022, they faced a return to physical classrooms. Few studies have explored the effects of reverting to in-person classes amidst the pandemic. This exploratory study surveyed 135 Master of Social Work students in the U.S. tri-state area, focusing on the emotional and cognitive impacts of transition…
Social Work Programs for the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Community
The ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is characterized by its strict religious observance and is a relatively self-secluding group existing as an enclave system. In the last few decades, a growing number of ultra-Orthodox Jews have pursued social work degrees. Social work is a profession that shares many of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community's values, such as helping those who are in need. However, social work education and practice are also based…
Navigating the Dilemma
Compassion fatigue among Israeli therapists after the October 7 attack
The study points to the critical importance of addressing the emotional and psychological toll taken on therapists working in conflict zones, particularly those who, like their clients, are continuously exposed to trauma. The findings indicate a significant association between populations treated, personal and professional characteristics, and various outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the emotional and cognitive experiences of social work students in Israel
During the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions worldwide transitioned to remote learning. These transitions continue to create difficulties and dilemmas for students and instructors. The challenges surrounding the remote teaching of helping professions, such as social work, have been particularly pronounced and have impacted the student learning experience. This study aimed to examine the emotional and cognitive experiences of 150 Is…
My DNA is on fire
In the wake of antisemitism and collective trauma
From resistance to integration
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into social work education continues to have some resistance. Through a cross-sectional survey of social work instructors, we explore attitudes, barriers to, and characteristics of AI adoption, while addressing the unique ethical and professional considerations specific to social work education. Overall, our findings suggest a readiness paradox where high familiarity with AI coexists with moderate c…
Psychology (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Social Work (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Engineering (7 works) · Medical education (7 works) · Pedagogy (7 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (7 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (6 works)