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Volume 10 (2023)
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Research Journal on Social Work (RJSW) is an open-access, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by Allameh Tabataba’i University, the leading university in Humanities and Social Sciences in Iran. RJSW has been established to provide an intellectual platform for national and international researchers working on issues related to social work. The Journal was founded as a response to quick advancements in social work and was dedicated to the publication of highest-quality research studies that report findings on issues of great concern to the profession of social work.  

To allow for easy and worldwide access to the most updated research findings, the journal is set to be an open-access journal. 

The journal charges two million Rials to compensate a part of the arbitration fee, and if the article is accepted, additonally four million Rials will be charged from the authors for a part of the costs of processing the articles, the rest of the costs will be financially supported by Allameh Tabatabai University.

Non-Iranian authors are free of mentioned charges.

The journal is published in both a print version and an online version.

Understanding the development process of children of female-headed households and developmental prevention

Majid Hooshmand; Sattar Parvin; Shahram Ebrahimi

Volume 11, Issue 42 , December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.83795.796

Abstract
  The absence of a father and the formation of single-parent families with women heads of household as a social issue have many consequences for children, and this article aims to understand the developmental process of these children and provide a strategy to improve their situation. The present study ...  Read More
this journal publishes authoritative articles in the following areas: Social work Social Welfare Social health Social Security Social Issues Norms
Family, Culture, and Challenges of Childhood (Case Study of Harandi Neighbourhood in Tehran)

Maryam Davoodi; Mohammadrahim Safari; Alireza Ahangar; Hamideh Haditabar

Volume 11, Issue 42 , December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.83618.790

Abstract
  This study examines the cultural, familial, and childhood challenges faced by migrant families residing in Tehran's Harandi neighborhood. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a purposive and snowball sample of 40 participants. The sample comprised ...  Read More
this journal publishes authoritative articles in the following areas: Social work Social Welfare Social health Social Security Social Issues Norms
The Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on the Psychological Well-Being and Resilience of Mothers of Children with Special Needs

Amin Taghipour; Majid Dadashzadeh; Ali Eghbali

Volume 11, Issue 42 , December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.86237.823

Abstract
  Given the emotional and psychological challenges faced by mothers of children with special needs, their psychological well-being and resilience may be diminished. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on the psychological well-being and resilience of mothers of children ...  Read More
this journal publishes authoritative articles in the following areas: Social work Social Welfare Social health Social Security Social Issues Norms
Investigating the social health of female heads of households and its social and demographic determinants: A case study of female heads of households in Tehran

Ahmad Dorahaki; Mahtab Mohammadkhani

Volume 11, Issue 42 , December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.88026.839

Abstract
  In many cases, women heads of households are more vulnerable psychologically and socially than they are financially. This makes it necessary to pay attention to the health of women heads of households, especially their social health. In this regard, the present study, by selecting a sample of approximately ...  Read More
Traces of Exploitation in Childhood: A Research on Forms, Causes and Consequences of Child Labor

kameel Ahmady

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2023.66625.570

Abstract
  A number of studies have examined some forms of child labor, but there are no studies that systematically address the various forms of child labor, their contexts, characteristics, and consequences. In this study, using a qualitative method, the forms of child labor in Tehran have been studied. The study ...  Read More
Challenges in the Process of Providing Psychosocial Services to Independent and Dependent older people Residents in nursing Homes‌

Elham Mohammadi; mohamad hashemi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 08 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.83440.788

Abstract
  This study aimed to identify the challenges of providing psychosocial services to older people residents in care homes. It examined the barriers to delivering services to both dependent and independent older people residents.This qualitative research was interpreted using the thematic analysis method. ...  Read More
Theoretical Implementation of Sport Social Work, A Scoping Review

Shuresh Lotfi; Hamideh Addelyan Rasi; Shirin Ahmadnia

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 18 October 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.85938.818

Abstract
  This research aims to gain insight into an understanding of sport social work, and its target groups, practice domains, professional roles, principles and values, through a scoping review to explore the concept of sport social work on August 19, 2024, across international (e.g., Scopus, WOS) and national ...  Read More
A Human Right: An Analysis of the Challenges of Marriage for People with Disabilities in a Socio-Cultural Context

neda Khodakaramian Gilan; Mohsen Niazi; Mohammadreza Tamanaeifar

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 21 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.87379.835

Abstract
  Marriage, as a fundamental human right and an indicator of social integration, holds twofold importance for people with disabilities. However, on the path to marriage, they face numerous obstacles such as negative attitudes, cultural discrimination, legal inequalities, and a lack of social support. This ...  Read More
The effectiveness of social work interventions with a psychosocial approach on marital satisfaction of infertile couples

FATEMEH BIDI

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 17 December 2025

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2025.84931.808

Abstract
  Marital satisfaction is one of the main components of family health, indicating the quality of emotional and communication interactions between couples and plays a fundamental role in the stability of married life. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of social work interventions ...  Read More
Multidimensional Obstacles to Reducing Child Labor in Iran in the Framework of Implementing the Street Children Organization Plan

mitra Rahnejat; f KH

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 05 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2026.84098.801

Abstract
  The problem of child labor is a significant concern that disrupts the health of a society. To address this problem, various policies have been developed and implemented globally. In Iran, several initiatives have also been undertaken to tackle this problem. However, the implementation of the "Street ...  Read More
A Contextual Analysis of the Causes and Consequences of Cohabitation in Tehran

sama moazzami

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 05 January 2026

https://doi.org/10.22054/rjsw.2026.85495.817

Abstract
  Cohabitation, as one of the manifestations of modernity in family relationships, reflects normative and structural transformations in the patterns of emotional bonds between partners. This study aims to explore the underlying contexts, strategies, and consequences of cohabitation in the city of Tehran. ...  Read More
Journal of Social Work Research

Publisher:
Allameh Tabataba’i University

Director-in-Charge:
Hamideh Addelyan Rasi

Editor-in-Chief:
Mohammad Zahedi Asl

Manager:
Elham Mohammadi

Editorial Board:
Habib Aghabakhshi Ahmad Borjali Mahmood Jomepoor Mohammad Saeed Zokaei Mohammad Zahedi Asl Hasan Saraei Faramarz Sohrabi Seyed Mohammad Seyed Mirzaie Soheila sadeghi Fasaei Maryam Ghazinejad Mohammad Kamaili

Advisory Board:
Hosein Yahyazadeh Satar Parvin

English Text Editor:
Fateme Serkani

Page Designer:
Leila Khoda Bandeh Lou

International Editorial Board:
Alireza Moula EDWARD A. KRUK

Frequency: Quarterly

Print ISSN: 2476-6380

Online ISSN: 2476-6399

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