Search results

Introduction. Regulation of social adaptation of migrants is one of the most important issues of state migration and social policy. One of the problems in the process of adaptation of migrants is the lack of a systematic approach to solving the problems faced by migrants in the host society. Therefore, it is necessary to study social work practices with migrants and their families to identify the most effective ones. The analysis of social work with migrants in state institutions of culture and social protection and in non-profit organizations reveals the situation with social work with migrants in Russia and identifies problems in the process of adaptation and integration of migrants into Russian society.Methodology and sources. Data for the sociological study in the form of expert interviews were collected using a qualitative method for evaluating social work practices with migrants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2018–2019 in St Petersburg, Moscow, and Kazan with employees of professional centers for work with migrants, scientists specializing in the study of migration processes in their various aspects, and organizers of regular events (seminars, conferences) on this topic. The sample (30 experts) was formed by the snowball method. The number of expert interviews allowed us to cover a variety of social work practices both in government structures and in nonprofit organizations.Results and discussion. The results of the study showed that various practices are used in social work with migrants in Russia. A distinctive feature of these practices is the dominant focus on socio-cultural adaptation and integration. The effectiveness of social work practices with migrants and their families can be defined in specific changes: improving awareness and legal literacy of foreign citizens, increasing their legal protection, simplifying access to health and education services, accessibility of assistance in finding housing and employment, the possibility of improving professional skills and knowledge of the language, culture, and history of Russian society.Conclusion. Expert assessments revealed the most effective practices of social work with migrants used in Russia: legal advice, orientation courses, mobile counseling points where migrants can get advice from a social worker, a lawyer, and a doctor, and mobile applications integrated with state and non-state organizations. The results obtained show that the role of non-profit organizations (national cultural organizations for the preservation and development of cultures, the House of Friendship of Peoples) that use social practices to help migrants and their families adapt more effectively to the conditions of the host society is growing. ; Введение. Регулирование социальной адаптации мигрантов – один из значимых вопросов для миграционной и социальной политики государства. Между тем проблемным компонентом процесса адаптации является отсутствие системного подхода к решению возникающих у мигрантов проблем внутри принимающего общества. В связи с этим необходимо исследование современных практик социальной работы с мигрантами и их семьями для выявления наиболее эффективных из них. Анализ социальной работы с мигрантами в государственных учреждениях культуры и социальной защиты, а также в некоммерческих организациях позволяет сформировать представление об общем состоянии социальной работы с мигрантами в современной России и выявить проблемы в ходе адаптации и интеграции мигрантов в российское общество.Методология и источники. Данные для социологического исследования в форме экспертных интервью были собраны с использованием качественного метода оценки практик социальной работы с мигрантами. Полуструктурированные интервью (в количестве 30) были проведены в 2018–2019 гг. в Москве, Санкт-Петербурге и Казани с руководителями и сотрудниками центров по работе с мигрантами, с учеными, изучающими миграционные процессы, организаторами регулярных мероприятий (семинаров, конференций) на эту тему. Выборка (30 экспертов) формировалась методом снежного кома. Количество экспертных интервью позволило охватить разнообразные практики социальной работы как в государственных структурах, так и в некоммерческих организациях.Результаты и обсуждение. Результаты исследования показали, что в социальной работе с мигрантами в современной России применяются различные практики, отличительной особенностью которых является доминирующая направленность на социокультурную адаптацию и интеграцию. Эффективность практик социальной работы с мигрантами и их семьями может быть определена в конкретных изменениях: улучшение информированности и правовой грамотности иностранных граждан, повышение уровня их правовой защищенности, упрощение доступа к услугам здравоохранения и образования, доступность помощи в поиске жилья и трудоустройстве, возможность повышения профессиональной квалификации и расширения знаний о языке, культуре и истории российского общества.Заключение. Экспертные оценки определили наиболее эффективные практики социальной работы с мигрантами, используемые в России: юридические консультации, мобильные консультационные пункты, адаптационные курсы, а также мобильные приложения, разработанные государственными и негосударственными организациями. Зафиксировано возрастание роли некоммерческих организаций (национальных культурных организаций по сохранению и развитию культур, Домов дружбынародов), использующих социальные практики, которые помогают мигрантам и их семьям эффективнее адаптироваться к условиям принимающего общества.

This article reveals the socio-psychological essence of the social determinants of typical syndromes of social work objects. It analyzes the possibilities of a socio-psychological approach to understanding the nature of these phenomena. It reveals such concepts as quality of life, typical negative socio-psychological phenomena, including social maladjustment, socially stressful situation, social fears and other phenomena. It also examines the practice of overcoming socially destructive phenomena, in particular, fears.

This article examines approaches towards studying generations. Millenials are highlighted as a specific object of research. Given their considerable inner diversity and non-uniformity, Russian millenials can be considered to be a holistic generation, which differs from elder generations in terms of social orientations and behavioral characteristics. The social self-identification of Russian millenials is examined, while identity criteria for various youth groups are defined. It is revealed that their self-assessment of status is considerably elevated when compared to elder generations, the former being based on somewhat different criteria. Despite the fact that material well-being, as is the case with elder generations, plays a key role in self-evaluation of status, millenials' self-identification is also based on education level and professional status, which might indicate their willingness to accept the values of a meritocratic society. Millenials' social capital is developed using sources provided by the new information-communication environment, with said sources being more diverse and attainable than ever before. Thanks to these new opportunities for developing social capital, the latter can be used much more efficiently in various environments. Millenials declare their high degree of solidarity with elder generations, while accepting a considerable amount of monetary and non-monetary assistance from the latter. Meanwhile they are extremely sympathetic to various forms of charity and volunteerism, while often participating in such activity themselves. In general, you can say that millenials are rather tightly linked to the system of social exchanges, while being prepared to assume the role of independent subjects of social activity. This article is based on data from a study titled "Differentiation of youth groups: economic activity, demographic behavior, social practices", conducted by the Institute for Social Analysis and Forecasting (Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration) in 2019. The sample, which represents Russia's population from age 18 to 35, consisted of 3.5 thousand respondents.

The article considers social work as a specific socio-cultural mechanism that promotes positive social changes and harmonious social development. Some approaches to defining the essence of the concept and the role of social work in modern reality are presented. The main levels of social work implementation — individual, group and community one — are considered. It is emphasized that in the conditions of modern reality, there is a need to realize the potential of social work.

The article describes the technologies of social work that play a special role in the integration of disabled people into society and that are aimed at identifying problems and at their solutions. The use of technology contributes to the prevention of social risks, helps forming life orientations, and provides assistance in obtaining education and employment. The article covers the views of domestic authors on social work technologies, their role in the lives of people with disabilities and people with limited health abilities, as well as the role of these technologies in the development of communication skills for further adaptation of a disabled person.

Educational manual contains the basis of the lecture course by discipline "Technology of social work" for students of specialty "Social work", plans and guidelines for practical exercises, control questions and bibliography to each topic.

Educational manual contains the basis of the lecture course by discipline "Local government and social work" for students of specialty "Social work", control questions and bibliography to each topic.

Currently, we can note positive trends in the formation and development of social service institutions for families. The dynamics of the main statistical indicators characterizing the formation and development of institutions for social services to the family indicates that the number of institutions for social services for families and the system of social protection of the population has increased signifi cantly. At the same time, the burden on specialists dictates the need to develop various mechanisms for working with families. This paper deals with the development and application of cases in social work with families.

The article deals with the system of professional training of social sphere specialists. The authors identified the specifics of training personnel in social service institutions in Russia, France, Great Britain, the United States, and Japan. The results of the conducted empirical research, as well as recommendations for improving the professional training of social professionals, are of interest.

В статье раскрывается специфика социальной работы на муниципальном уровне. Автор анализирует динамику муниципальной системы социальной работы через призму принимаемых нормативно-правовых документов. Особое внимание уделено характеристике основных направлений деятельности, по которым ведётся работа в муниципальных образованиях различных субъектов Российской Федерации.

Guidelines contain recommendations for the implementation of independent works and course works by discipline "Theory of social work" for students specialty "Social work", approximate topics homework and course work.

The authors of the article actualised the importance and signifi cance of the formation of professional and personal competence of future specialists in social work in the process of professional training. The article describes the essence of professional and personal competence, defi nes the components of the professional and personal competence (operational, motivational and refl exive), and presents professionally important qualities for specialists in the fi eld of social work. The authors of the article defi ne a number of conditions necessary for the eff ective formation of the professional and personal competence of future specialists in social work.

The article presents an analysis of individual domestic and foreign positions of scholars regarding the most important motivational component of labor activity - labor interest. The place of an individual's interest in labor activity in the structure of modern trends in HR processes in an organization has been determined.

The article examines the history of modernization processes in the world's social and political practice.The author analyzes the theories of modernization, the researchers' views on the peculiarities of modernization processes and the main problems faced by the states that have embarked on the path of transformation.Attention is paid to the conceptual basis of modernization processes: concepts of evolutionism, diff usionism, modern theories of socio-cultural dynamics. Political modernization can be regarded as a process of changing the political system. The main directions of the political modernization processes are: the changes of the political system, stabilization of political relations, institutional adaptation to the current realities and modern challenges, sustainable economic growth and democracy. States are going through a process of modernization in accordance with their goals, objectives and level of development.The concept of political modernisation is one of the key notions in the policy arrangements approach. It tries to capture those structural transformations in political domains in contemporary societies, which have or may have consequences for day-to-day policy practices. In turn, developments within certain policy practices may contribute to or contradict these structural transformations.