Department of Social Work

RESEARCH

The Department of Social Work is a recognized research centre for Social Work in University of Calicut. Dr Minimol K Jose & Dr Jaya Cherian are the approved research guides of the centre. Along with that, the department of social work collaborated with various organizations from the different parts of the state to conduct studies on various socially relevant themes. The faculties and students are enthusiastic to carry out researches on various social themes and disseminate the finding through various seminars and publications.

Major Research Studies (latest)

• Socio Economic Impact Study of Kalpathy and Lekshminarayana Agraharams in Palakkad (2019)
• Participatory Rural Appraisal of Chathanpara Village in assocation with Aashrayam Rural Development Society (2019)
• PTSD Assessment of flood Victims  at Kuranchery in association with Inmind Hopsital Kuranchery (2018)
• Disability Assessment Survey in collaboration with DLSA (District Legal Service Authority), Thrissur as a part of study on the “Guardianship and the related issues of Person’s With Disability”  (2018)
• Participatory Rural Appraisal of Mathur Gramapanchayat in assocation with Aashrayam Rural Development Society (2017)
• A study on the accessibility of Women to the Criminal Justice System in association with District Police Thrissur (2017)
• Survey on Street Vendors in Thrissur Coporation in association with Thrissur Corporation (2016)

Minor Research Projects

Dr Jaya Cherian has conducted a study titled An Overview of Models of Work with communities in Non- governmental Organizations in Kerala funded by University Grants Commission ( 2007 -09)

Dr Asha P Rao has conducted a study titled A study on the myths and misconceptions on sex and sexuality among adolescent School Children in Thrissur corporation funded by University Grants Commission (2005 -07)

Dr Minimol K Jose has conducted a study titled Impact of Women Component Plan under decentralized planning in India funded by University Grants Commission (2004 -06)

Dr Minimol K Jose has conducted a study titled Elderly Women in Old age Homes: A Situation analysis funded by University Grants Commission (2008 -09)

Ms Treesa T Pulickal has conducted a study titled Impact of community disadvantage on the behavior of adolescents funded by University Grants Commission (2015 -17)

Research Publications (latest)

Treesa T Pulickal (2020) Psychological Wellbeing of Adolescents in Disadvantaged Communities: The Need for Strength-Based Approaches. Journal of Social Work Education and Practice, ISSN : 2456 - 2068

Treesa T Pulickal (2019) Risky Behaviour Among Adolescents In Disadvantaged Communities in India.Think India Journal ISSN : 0971-1260

Jaya Cherian (2018), Best Practices in Community Organisation Field Practicum: Collaboration with Government Projects, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) Vol 5, Issue 4 Page No pp.950-953, E-ISSN 2348-1269

Jaya Cherian (2018) Social Action as a Method of Social Work: Challenges in Teaching and Practice International Journal of Research, Volume 7, Issue VIII,   Page no. 240- 248 ISSN NO: 2236-612 ISSN No: 2236-6124

Jaya Cherian (2016) Gender Specific Counselling: Fields of Counselling (Ed) Gracious Thomas, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi ISBN: 978-93-85911-76-7

Jaya Cherian (2016) Social Defence and Counselling in Correctional Settings: Fields of Counselling  2016 (Ed) Gracious Thomas, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi ISBN: 978-93-85911-76-7

Asha P Rao (2017), Pedagogical Interventions in Sex and Sexuality among adolescent girls Shanlax International Publishers, Tamilnadu ISBN: 9-789386-537690

Mini K Jose (2016) Risk Assessment and Strengths Based Case Management in Elderly Care-Scope of Social Work Practice, Artha JSocSci,15,2(2016),121-133, DOI.org/10.12724/ajss.37.7

Mini K Jose (2016) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- A pragmatic Approach to Behaviour Change, Solution focused Practices in Behavioural Sciences-(Ed Book) Pp 45-48 ISBN(Ref No. 1380#ISBN 2016/P

Mini K Jose (2016), Theory and Practice of Social Work- Bridging the Gap, Social Work Education: Integration of theory and Practice (Eds), Madhurai, ISBN-978-93-85977-24-4

Mini K Jose (2016)  Social work Academicians- Field Educators Interface:- A Best Practice in Social Work Education, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences,  Vol. No. 6, Issue No. III, e-ISSN: 2249-4642, p-ISSN: 2454-4671

Mini K Jose (2016) Elderly Women in Old age Homes- A Situation Analysis, International Research Journal of Social Sciences,  Vol. 5(6), 24-29, E-ISSN 2319–3565

Mini K Jose (2015), Reflective Learning in Social Work Education, International Research Journal of Social Sciences,  Vol. 5(4), 26-29,  E-ISSN 2319–3565

Mini K Jose (2014), Strength based Case Management for Children in Institutional Care, Institutionalised children Explorations and Beyond, Volume 2, Number 2, September 2015 pp. 181- 189, Online ISSN : 2349-3011.

Mini K Jose (2014) Mindfulness and Strengths – based Interventions in Obesity and Obesity related depression, Social work Practice in Mental Health-Cross Cultural Perspectives, ISBN-978-81- 8424-958-3 2014

Mini K Jose (2017), Social Work- A Profession that Makes a difference, International Journal for Research in Social Sciences,  ISSN 2249-2496

Mini K Jose (2017), Displaced Women due to Domestic Violence- A Study on Women survivors living in Shelter Homes, Paripex - Indian Journal of Research, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2250-1991