Exploring social workers’ mechanisms in post-conflict Libya
Characteristics and challenges—A collaborative autoethnography approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10896782 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abdelrazag Mohamed Masud (Social Work, University of Tripoli , Tripoli, 13932, Libya, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 3624-3644 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| 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/bcaf153 |
| OpenAlex | W4412673589 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 15 |
This article explores the intervention mechanisms employed by social workers in post-conflict Libya, the observable features of the conflict environment, and the primary challenges practitioners faced during the crisis. Using a collaborative autoethnographic approach, the researcher combined personal reflections with the lived experiences of six doctoral students from the Department of Social Work at the University of Tripoli. The narratives gathered through in-depth semistructured interviews focus on three central themes: the defining characteristics of the conflict, the challenges social workers encountered, and the intervention strategies implemented in the post-conflict period. The findings highlight the pressing need for specialized training that cultivates a profound understanding of human rights principles and promotes equitable resource allocation while emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional objectivity and a steadfast commitment to social justice, fairness, and equality. Advocacy, protection, and rights awareness emerge as key mechanisms in social work practice. Drawing on these insights, the study offers empirically grounded contributions that enrich our understanding of social work methodologies in global post-conflict reconstruction. The article concludes with practical recommendations for policy reform and the development of international frameworks to support social work in conflict-affected settings
Autoethnography · Sociology · Gender Studies · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Religion, Society, and Development · Social Work Education and Practice
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |