Leadership in action
Improving social work practice in natural hazard management
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10894875 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raya Hamed Hilal Al Maamari (0009-0003-1355-9380, Sultan Qaboos University, corresponding author), Abdullah Ali Khalfan Al Washahi (Sultan Qaboos University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 3752-3773 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/bcaf108 |
| OpenAlex | W4411733727 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
Leadership skills are critical to effective social work practice in natural hazards settings. Over the last two decades, heightened attention has been given to social work leadership skills in supporting individuals and communities during large-scale crises such as natural hazards, pandemics, wars, and other sociopolitical challenges. However, there is an absence of literature on social work leadership skills for effective practice during times of crisis. To bridge this knowledge gap, this empirical study examines the role of leadership in enhancing social work practice and fostering positive change in the context of natural hazards. This qualitative study uses twenty-six semi-structured interviews with Oman’s social work managers, practitioners, and non-governmental organization workers. After analysing their experiences thematically, the data indicate that leadership qualities, including vision and strategic planning, contribute to improving the responsiveness and effectiveness of social work during and after natural hazards. Effective leadership was found to enhance collaborative efforts, resource mobilization, and communication strategies during emergencies, leading to improved service delivery for affected populations. The study proposes a conceptual social work leadership framework in disaster management. This framework provides a structured approach to embedding social work leadership across all stages of disaster management
Action (physics) · Business · Geography · Hazard · Natural (archaeology) · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Work (physics) · Disaster Management and Resilience · Ecology · Engineering · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice
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Social Workers Being Effective in Disaster Settings
Introduction to Emergency Management
Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research
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Ethical Considerations for Social Work Research With Vulnerable Children and Their Families
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |