The current study analyzed blogs written by four Dutch parents of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, with the aim of deepening the understanding of the parents’ concerns. Thematic analysis was conducted and five main themes were identified: Dealing with uncertainties addressed …

Nixon and Metiary argue that the notion of protest needs to be included in the global education system as a distinct activity. It needs to take its place alongside other social sciences and humanities courses in the school curricula. They stress that the ability to impact society, to incite societal …

Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on personal, social and societal life worldwide. The virus threatens the physical health, social contacts and financial and economic security of many. The pandemic has led to polarisation in society, to an increase in social inequality, to a threat …

One of the authors of this research report participated in an international survey which provided insight into the ethical challenges that social workers faced during the covid-19 pandemic. However, this study did not show the prevalence of the challenges described. Were they widespread, or was it more …

Purpose The purpose of this research was to explore women’s experiences after breast surgery with scar characteristics and symptoms, and its impact on their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Material andmethods A qualitative study using semi-structured face-to-face interviewswas conducted among …

A significant proportion of adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) experience difficulties in physical functioning, mood and social functioning, contributing to diminished quality of life. Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is a risk factor for developing CMP with a striking 35-48% of …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate coaches' views on developing leadership and shared leadership capacity in particular in competitive youth football. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative examination focusses on the leadership philosophy of ten male coaches at the sub-elite competitive …

Negatieve impact van COVID-19 is weer toegenomen: toename angst en stress, afname vertrouwen in overheid, RIVM en GGD. Tijdens het voorlopige hoogtepunt van de corona-uitbraak, in april, bleek dat een groot deel van de Nederlandse bevolking angstig en onzeker was. Bij de heropening van de samenleving …

18 geïnterviewde professionals schetsten hun eigen beeld van de versterkingsoperatie en de impact op bewoners en gemeenschappen. Het huidige rapport geeft een totaalbeeld van al deze bijdragen, gebaseerd op overeenkomsten en verschillen die we signaleerden in de visies van professionals. Dit totaalbeeld …

De samenleving maakt een aantal ingrijpende trends door. Die veranderingen betekenen het nodige voor het sociale domein en de relaties tussen mensen. Daarbij is de vraag opportuun wat de meerwaarde is van sociaal werk voor het aanpakken van de grote maatschappelijke kwesties die zich onder invloed van …