Prospectiva. Revista de Trabajo Social e Intervención Social
PROSPECTIVA is a journal of Social Work and social intervention that publishes on a continuous basis, with two issues per volume (year). Its interests are the development of social thought and contemporary social work, in particular that of Latin America, and the dissemination of knowledge that contributes to processes of social transformation.
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Protection and gender violence: Experience of a group of dual devices users in Córdoba, Argentina
This article recounts an experience of participant observation within the framework of a doctoral research process on protection policies in gender-based violence. The experience was carried out between May and August 2023 in Córdoba-Argentina, a state institution dedicated to addressing gender-based violence. Observations were developed in workshops aimed at dual device users, a precautionary measure that attempts to end high-risk violence situations. The results reveal difficulties in accessing the measure related to a lack of access to information by those who report violence; obstacles in the placement of an ankle on those reported; continuity of situations of restriction of social participation of users, among others.
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Perceptions and attitudes towards the environment among Social Work students at the University of Alicante, Spain
Social Work is a discipline committed to the well-being of people and the planet. It is a profession that, over the years, has internalized environmental problems as part of its theoretical and practical dialectic. The global crises have brought about a paradigm shift that influences the approach to current social problems. Universities and social work training promote the incorporation of an environmental, critical, and sustainable approach to social and environmental problems. This empirical study of quantitative design and descriptive and explanatory purpose aims to understand the perceptions and attitudes towards the environment by students of the Degree in Social Work of the University of Alicante (Spain) and their perceptions and attitudes about the relationship between environment and social work. The study was carried out through an ad hoc questionnaire composed of 11 questions and 23 measurement variables. Data was analyzed through SPSS. A total of 102 students aged between 20 and 49 participated. The results show students' recognition of and concern for environmental problems, taking into account personal, cultural, and political factors that influence these perceptions, as well as the associations between their attitudes and perceptions and the perception of their own behavior towards the environment. It concludes with the need to strengthen ecosocial thinking in students of Social Work and incorporate their knowledge into professional practice.
Action 2.0: a serious game for the psychosocial formation of Social Workers in distance learning in Colombia
Gamification, through game design strategies applied in distance learning environments, facilitates the development of specific disciplinary competencies. This article examines the use of serious play Action 2.0 by Social Work students in distance learning to enhance psychosocial skills development. The methodology used was quantitative, using a comparative design between exposed and non-exposed groups to the serious game Action 2.0, composed of 46 students selected by sampling for convenience. The participants discussed potential situations in Social Work, which involve encountering challenges and narratives that require skills like active listening, self-recognition, empathy, and effective communication. As a result, a cognitive-behavioral pedagogical framework based on the ADDIE model (specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) was consolidated, demonstrating high adherence that can create an addiction to serious games. This confirms that serious play is a tool that strengthens the professional and psychosocial competencies of Social Work students, which also provides valuable feedback for the design of future educational interventions.
Routines, breaks and heritages of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile
The preventive confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic can be conceived as a break that transformed the regular routines of the population from forced permanence in the home and the virtualization of daily life. The study's objective sought to characterize regular routines, pandemic breaks, and re-established routines recognized by the population as heritages of the COVID-19 lockdown period. Exploratory qualitative descriptive research was carried out using focused interviews and photographic images, which provided the information required for a qualitative analysis process by category. The results indicate that regular routines were gradually adapted to the home confinement by shaping the pandemic routines necessary to face the unprecedented break in daily life for health reasons and providing relative safety ranges amid uncertainty. It is concluded that the COVID-19 health emergency was constituted in a break capable of dividing the biographies into cardinal points corresponding to before, during, and after the pandemic, references that lie at the base of regular routines, pandemic routines, and reinstatement of regular routines/ post-pandemic routines, which constitute a sequence in whose deployment the inherited learning from an uncertain and threatening vital period are evident.
Pre-professional practices and the right to access to justice in marginalized urban sectors in Ecuador
Ecuador has been a constitutional state of law and social justice since 2008 and, therefore, must comply with one of the duties enshrined in its Constitution: the non-discriminatory guarantee of the effective enjoyment of constitutional rights, including free and open access to the judicial system. Therefore, the objective is to analyze the impact of pre-professional internships carried out by future lawyers in marginal urban areas and the right of access to justice in the cantons of Ambato and Pillaro, Tungurahua Province. The methodology applied is quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, and cross-sectional. Data were collected from September 2017 to February 2018 by law students at the Technical University of Ambato, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. The main results were termination of marriage, dissolution of marital partnership, and the establishment of alimony. Concluding that the provision of legal services free of charge by the higher education institution guarantees a fundamental right of social groups that is rendered impossible by economic circumstances.
Social Worker Intervention Methods in Oncology: A Case Study in Sincelejo, Colombia
This article presents social workers' methods, techniques, and strategies in cancer patients treated in public and private health institutions in Sincelejo, Sucre. The study adopted a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design implemented in a case study modality. Ten social workers with at least one year of experience in clinical oncology were selected. The data collection instrument consisted of a face-to-face semi-structured interview and an asynchronous data collection, using a Google Forms form as a guide. The results emphasize preference in the application of individual methods, such as control consultations, psychoemotional follow-up, motivational and care talks; in the family, techniques such as socioeconomic study, visits, and home care stand out, as well as resources management for families in vulnerable conditions, through governmental and non-governmental organizations, are highlighted. Community-based approaches are being uses to mitigate risk factors and promote early detection. An active participation of the Social Worker as a member of the health care team is concluded, who provides emotional and social support to the patient and their family, provides detailed information on the treatment process, develops personalized intervention plans, and integrates the family into the patient's treatment and recovery process.
Preferences and expectations about work among young people in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga (Colombia) after the COVID-19 pandemic
The economic crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic destroyed hundreds of millions of jobs worldwide, making the employment scenario even more precarious for young people. It also represented an opportunity to cherish the opportunity of teleworking, flexibility, and autonomy at work. This shared experience may contribute to framing young people's preferences and work expectations when starting their careers. This article aimed to test hypotheses to provide knowledge regarding these possible reconfigurations. Based on cluster analysis, among other analyses, of a cross-sectional survey involving 300 young people, a study was carried out on the significance of work among young people in the Colombian metropolis of Bucaramanga. The main findings suggest that there is a majority sector that gives their current job a good rating, values work as central to their lives and prefers a job based on pay and stability. This contrasts with other studies that show a decline in the centrality of work in people's lives and a clear preference for meaningful jobs with more flexibility and autonomy.
Spirituality in Social Work: a systematic review
In recent decades, interest in spirituality within social work has grown, recognizing its importance for the holistic well-being of individuals and communities. Spirituality encompasses both religious aspects and dimensions such as purpose, connection (with oneself, others, and a broader reality), and emotional and psychological well-being. This conceptual diversity creates ambiguity and challenges within the profession, highlighting the need for greater clarity and consensus on its meaning. International researchers, both from theoretical and practical perspectives of social work, acknowledge the importance of integrating this dimension into professional practice and the training of future social workers. This study presents a systematic review of 62 recent articles on spirituality and social work, identifying two main approaches: those that view spirituality from a cognitive lens and those that approach it from an experiential perspective, which in some cases is religious. Additionally, some positions consider religion and spirituality nearly synonymous, while others see them as distinct realms with common elements. The article concludes by proposing a definition of spirituality applicable to social work, incorporating the key nuances identified.
Child Care and Child Sexual Abuse in Social and Human Sciences: A Narrative Review of Theoretical-Methodological Contributions for their Understanding and Approach
This article presents the results of a narrative review on child care and child sexual abuse, aiming to identify and analyze the theoretical and methodological contributions of research and reports that examine the relationship between these two phenomena. Studies published between 1990 and 2023 were included in academic databases and institutional platforms of higher education. Findings were organized into five dimensions: (1) categorization, (2) historical, (3) effects on the self, (4) effects on the family, and (5) social intervention. First, the review revealed that child sexual abuse has been mainly addressed from a clinical perspective, focusing on the psychological and emotional impacts experienced by children and adolescents as direct victims. Second, a historical dimension was identified, highlighting changes in how abuse is understood and addressed. A third dimension refers to the effects on the self, emphasizing the repercussions in the « narrative self » of victims. Next, it was observed that the family dimension has not been explored with the same depth, particularly regarding caregivers' experiences, who are considered secondary victims. This omission is critical, as their involvement is fundamental to emotional reparation and justice. Finally, the study concludes that it is imperative to incorporate feminist epistemology and a cultural, psychological perspective to understand and address, both research and social intervention, the factors that facilitate and legitimize child sexual abuse, as well as care practices.
Ethics training for organizations: A path toward transforming the social tissue in Caldas, Colombia
This article presents the results of social research in which study that the Orchid Training Program was implemented, which emerged as a pedagogical initiative that seeks to reduce harmful behaviors in the organizational/collective sphere by developing skills and knowledge in ethics. This training approach was designed to provide communities, organizations, and individuals with tools to face problems and crises in collaborative environments. The Program consisted of 8 modules that addressed topics such as corruption, emotional management, recognition of ethical dilemmas, leadership at the service of talent, broadening the environmental perspective, culture of peace, labor welfare, and gender perspective. Each module was carried out in both virtual and face-to-face environments; the sessions focused on the work of the individual, collective, and territorial dimensions, facilitating the creation of collective teaching-learning spaces within the framework of active pedagogies, thereby enhancing contextualized learning to promote ethical values through discussion and reflection. The implementation of the Program in two organizations in Caldas (Colombia) and the application of instruments to measure its impact made it possible to identify that the processes of ethics training applied to organizations should be carried out under various pedagogical approaches that they are powerful strategy and have a positive effect on group dynamics and the strengthening of harmonious and free spaces for coexistence in the collective realm.
The importance of social intervention in coping with the end of life in Málaga, Spain
The presence of Social Work in palliative care teams is essential for comprehensive care for the person at the end of their life. The existing literature shows the relief of suffering benefits social intervention has on patients and their families. The present study aims to identify whether working with people on social aspects offers benefits in their end-of-life coping. This is done using a quantitative methodology with a descriptive and exploratory approach. The type of sampling used is snowball sampling. The instrument used is an Ad Hoc questionnaire. The responses to the research questions show that, although the sample does not fully understand the positive consequences of social intervention, its importance and necessity are recognized. Social intervention is essential to addressing emotional support, bereavement management, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. Professional intervention in social complications not only benefits the process of illness but also the act of dying, the farewell before death, the mourning of loved ones, and the possibility of having a dignified death. This intervention reduces suffering, promoting a better quality of life in the last moments. Promoting the human right to receive comprehensive, personalized, and dignified care is essential, as it promotes more significant serenity and support for the person and their environment.
The Role of Art in the Urban Armed Conflict in Medellín. David vs. Goliath: Living Networks and Self-Protection
Introduction: The relational perspective and network approaches are potent ways to understand the world of links and the construction of social issues in contexts of collective resistance, armed conflict, and social unrest. Objective: To analyze the scope and dynamics of networking(s) between artistic and cultural initiatives for self-protection in Medellín City. Methodology: A case study that included twelve artistic and cultural organizations of the city, a documentary review, semi-structured interviews, territorial tours, focus groups, and a participatory network-mapping workshop conducted between April 2022 and July 2024. Findings: The organizations form a non-hierarchical network structure based on political and aesthetic affinities oriented towards an alternative popular artistic movement. Links are strengthened through the exchange of knowledge between established and emerging organizations, intergenerational relationships, and collective activities based on territorial proximity and the sharing of diverse resources. Conclusion: These “networks of joy” represent a living movement and symbolize the metaphor of David against Goliath, in which about sixty groups face 380 criminal networks in areas with limited state presence. Under adverse conditions, these organizations seek to create a cultural, ethical, and political alternative for community protection, offering a counter-cultural narrative, especially for the city's youth.
Women and homelessness: group intervention from a gender and intersectional perspective in Spain
Women experiencing homelessness often rendered invisible, face specific challenges such as gender-based violence and the lack of resources tailored to their needs, typically designed from an androcentric perspective. Group intervention emerges as a potentially effective methodology to enhance the well-being and development of these women in residential resources. This study aims to explore women's perceptions of these interventions' benefits and evaluate the professionals' assessment. A qualitative approach was used, involving interviews with ten professionals and ten women participating in a Santa Cruz de Tenerife project. Results show improvements in emotional well-being and self-esteem, as well as the creation of support networks, enabling participants to tackle their difficulties and develop new life expectations. Professionals value the creation supportive environments and recommend replicating these programs in other contexts. It is concluded that group interventions are adequate for women's empowerment and social reintegration, and a specialized and adaptable approach is necessary to address their complex realities. However, improvements such as increasing the frequency and variety of activities are recommended.
Rural Women in the Public Policy for Women in El Carmen de Viboral-Antioquia, Colombia: An analysis from Practical and Strategic gender interests
The analysis of public policies from a gender perspective has problematized the neutral character of state intervention and the way in which political decisions affect the maintenance or transformation of gender social inequalities. Using Maxine Molyneux's approach to practical and strategic gender interests as a reference, this research analyzed the way in which these are addressed in the public policy for women in the municipality of El Carmen de Viboral, Antioquia. Methodologically, an interpretative instrumental case study was conducted on the formulation phase of the public policy for women in the municipality, through a documentary review of policy instruments and semi-structured interviews and focus groups with officials in charge of designing the policy, formal and non-formal organizations of rural women in the municipality. The findings show a low state response capacity to address the practical interests of rural women in key aspects such as access to water, employment and mental health. In terms of strategic interests, it was found that both government officials and rural women maintain in their beliefs and practices the structural aspects of gender inequality in relation to the care economy, gender-based violence and the gaps in access to land and credit for rural women.
Vivencias éticas y políticas de los estudiantes de Trabajo Social. Desafíos para la formación universitaria
Interrelated violence in multispecies families: a challenge for the Social Work approach
This article presents the findings of the research on interrelated violence and the view from Social Work, completed in Colombia in March 2024. It is a qualitative study, situated in the hermeneutic paradigm, and under a documentary review of digital press news in Spanish-speaking countries, a categorical delimitation was made that from the analysis points out as axes of results: the typification of violence in a time window between 2016 to 2024, the context of the social problem, the subjective position of the victims, aggressor and zoo-lidarian community, the care routes for gender violence and animal abuse, and the challenges for the approach from Social Work. In this sense, the main findings refer that in the international framework the countries in which there was a greater trend of interrelated violence were Spain followed by Mexico, and at the national level in the city of Cali followed by Bogota; the way in which gender-based violence, domestic violence or animal abuse are typified - seen in an isolated and not convergent manner, which reduces the connotation of interrelated violence; and the challenges of Social Work for the psychosocial approach.
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Older adults, social inclusion and recreational spaces in the city of Latacunga, Ecuador
Ensuring recreational spaces that provide psychosocial support and prevent isolation is a key strategy to ensure the quality of life of older adults. This research analyzes the participation of older adults in recreational spaces to strengthen the right to social inclusion with the program "Mis Mejores Años" in the Once de Noviembre parish, Latacunga City, Cotopaxi Province. Interviews and observation were used as a qualitative methodology. Qualitative methods, interview techniques, focus groups, and observation were used. From a universe of 80 people who regularly attend the group, 30 elders were selected, and with them, three focus groups were formed. After this experience, ten profiles were designated to apply for individual interviews. The observation sheets were explicitly designed to analyze the dynamics of participation of the sample of older adults in terms of cognitive stimulation and the development of playful exercises that enhance their abilities. Additionally, two project managers were interviewed. Preliminary findings report benefits, especially in the mental health of older adults who attend the group and the possibility of socializing with their peers.
Families in Latin America from a Social Work perspective
This paper analyzes the contributions to family studies in Latin America from the perspective of Social Work, based on a systematic documentary review of articles published in six disciplinary journals. The methodological proposal identifies three categories for its organization: family practices, conflicts, and care. Despite the general call to understand the family from a multicultural and diverse perspective, studies show that families in LA still construct their dynamics and relationships according to heteropatriarchal patterns, generating gender inequalities and violence. Social intervention with families focuses on minimizing the risks of social problems and contributing to developing empowerment and agency in the family unit. Health, education, and domestic violence are the most frequently addressed topics in the revised scientific production, leaving a potential void of currently controversial issues. Although Social Work has optimal methodological tools to approach and understand the realities of families, and its theoretical and empirical academic production provides an enriching discussion for professional work, it is necessary to incorporate the gender approach in the research-intervention process, generate alternatives for social transformation, focus another guideline of social action towards public policy and re-conceptualize the diversity of families from everyday life.
Social work in the heritage of humanity: life story of a Sewellina Social Worker-Chile
The qualitative research on Mrs. Magali explores her trajectory in the historical context of Rancagua and the Sewell mining camp. Key categories such as motivation, professional decisions, challenges faced, and significant projects are analyzed using life history and content analysis. The results reveal how their social work, especially in periods of reconceptualization, impacted the policies and practices of their time. Category analysis highlights his influence on social transformation and historical conflicts that shaped his professional approach, demonstrating his crucial role in the evolution of social work.
Challenges for Social Work Training: Field Professionals’ Experiences in Internship Supervision to the south of Chile
The article analyzes the experience of field professionals supervising internships of Social Work students at the Catholic University of Chile. Based on a Teaching Innovation Project (PID) consisting of a training program on supervision in Social Work, it delved into a) the central main tensions facing Social Work in Chile were discussed in detail, b) the strengths and weaknesses of professional vocational training from the experience of institutional supervision, and c) the role of supervision and the professional in charge of this process. Using qualitative methodology, the participants' course narratives report of the participants in the course were transcribed, categorized, and interpreted using qualitative content analysis technique. The results highlight show that professionals' concerns are concerned about the effects of neoliberalism on public policies, the practice of the profession, and professional training, as well as the need to recognize contexts of inequality and social exclusion by valuing sociocultural diversity in which the profession develops it task. Among the strengths of vocational training, proactivity and willingness are mentioned, while among the weaknesses are difficulties in theoretical argumentation, critical analysis and the use of information technologies. The commitment to the supervision process stands out, as Regarding supervision, they conceive it as a space for “reflective reflexive discussion”, based on accompaniment, feedback, and critical reflection on reality, to generate pertinent action proposals. This aligns with the literature regarding the internship supervisor as a “practical educator”.
Public policy development and professional development: the experience of social work in the Unidad de Restitución de Tierras in Colombia
In Social work training, there are different ways of understanding academic practice. Some authors define it as the space where the student learns to "be a Social worker". In the Social work practice in the Land Restitution Unit, the students who were in the secondary occupation component not only came close to what professional performance is, but were witnesses to how a public policy is built. This experience was systematized in 2022 and includes the experiences of students, tutors, and teachers between 2013 and 2020. As a methodological option, it was developed from the five-step proposal of Jara-Holliday (2018). Among the findings, we highlight that in making the issue of second occupants a component of policy, students made concrete contributions to the development of characterization tools, in the processes of training aimed at officials, and in the analysis of complex cases. They also consolidated their training process by being able to read and connect the macro and micro contexts of land dispossession, by facing the dilemmas and tensions that reality poses to the action of the State, and by seeing the practice and research connection materialized. Finally, the reflections on what has been lived have allowed us to see that dissatisfaction, frustration, and uncertainty are primary components of social workers’ duties.
Follow-up and monitoring of the Venezuelan migratory crisis in the city of Arauca-Colombia, el Refugio settlement. Spatio-temporal analysis between 2015 and 2023
Venezuelan migration has had an impact on the socio-spatial and demographic transformation of the El Refugio settlement in the city of Arauca, Colombia. This phenomenon has led to changes in the territorial configuration, with a marked increase in population density and the creation of new housing sectors. The exponential increase in households in the settlement, which rose from 108 in 2015 to 1.248 in 2023, reflects the magnitude of this transformation. Sectors such as 20 de April and Llano Alto experienced high growth, driven by irregular, accelerated and unplanned urbanization. This demographic growth has stimulated local economic development, with a flourishing of commercial ventures, especially in the food sector, and an expansion in sectors such as agriculture and construction. However, this economic boom has been accompanied by challenges, such as competition in the labor market and pressure on health and education services. Additionally, the rapid urban expansion has led to concerning environmental impacts, such as deforestation and the overexploitation of natural resources, highlighting the urgent need for responsible and sustainable urban and environmental planning.
Burnout and Job Satisfaction in Social Workers in the Ñuble Region, Chile
The objective of this article is to analyze the burnout level (exhaustion, chronic fatigue) in social workers of the Ñuble Region of Chile and to study the association of adverse labor phenomena -high emotional demands, workplace harassment, occupational vulnerability and work overload- with burnout and between burnout and such phenomena with job dissatisfaction. A cross-sectional study was carried out by applying a self-report questionnaire to 173 social workers (143 women and 30 men) of the Intersectoral Network of Social Workers in the Ñuble Region. The results show that 6.9% of respondents experience Burnout syndrome. Bivariate analyses show an association of high emotional demands, presence of workplace harassment, and work overload with Burnout. Additionally, associations were found between Burnout, workplace harassment the last 6 months, job vulnerability, and job instability with job dissatisfaction. By adjusting for public attention and years of trajectory it was found that workers with high emotional demands (OR=6.811), workplace harassment (OR=5.430), and workload (OR=4.431) have a higher chance of experiencing Burnout than those who do not report such conditions. Finally, an analysis was made by salary tranche and type of contract, those reporting burnout (OR=4.042), job vulnerability (OR=2.464), or job instability (OR=2.526) have more chance to experience job dissatisfaction than those who do not report these phenomena.
Weaving Alliances: Implementation of the “Transforming Lives” Play Center in Istmina, Chocó-Colombia
This research was developed between 2021-2023 in the municipality of Istmina, located in the department of Chocó, where the Transforming Lives Play Center of the Corporación Organización El Minuto de Dios was established. The central purpose of the research was to implement a strategy for strengthening and expanding collaborative networks and alliances to put the Play Center into operation. The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to improve the quality of the services offered, providing an optimal space for beneficiaries, and ensuring long-term sustainability. The methodology used in the research has a qualitative approach, the method is inductive, and the design is based on action research. Field work was carried out with home visits in the territory, to interview different actors, and thus identify the context and needs of the population and establish networks, and alliances adapted to those needs. In addition, the “partnership semaphore tool” used to identify and subsequently establish networks and alliances with other organizations interested in contributing to the social project. Among the results of the research, it was possible to establish a strategy that includes twelve partners, which made it possible to significantly strengthen the capabilities and resources available to the Play Center. The success achieved during the Transforming Lives project is largely attributed to the participatory and collaborative process with the community since the formulation and implementation of the project.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the impact it has on family dynamics. Social Work Intervention
The objective of this text is to provide information and data regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder, a condition that has increased significantly today, in addition to distinguishing the importance of support networks in this case the family and the impact on its dynamics of having a member with ASD. Highlighting conceptual and intervention aspects of the discipline of social work from the family, social and educational context, through recommendations that favor human rights, quality of life, and adequate care. Concluding that the present dissertation offers guidelines for the generation of models of care and intervention of ASD at first, and likewise contributes to the generation of actions, aimed at the prevention of discriminatory, negligent or aggressive practices during the interaction of children with the presence of any disability, condition, disorder and/or comorbidity.
Family Violence in Mexico. A Proposal for a Participatory Methodology for Social Intervention and Development in a Semi-Rural area of Cosío, Aguascalientes
Family violence is a serious structural health and social problem in Mexico. There are important precedents for intervention to address this situation in Social Work and, furthermore, from Communication for Development and Social Change. However, after a literature review it was identified that there is little dialogue and collaboration between them. The principles of Participatory-Action-Research were the basis for integrating both fields and generating a methodological proposal. Therefore, the objective aim of this article is to share the experience gained in designing an intervention methodology that consisted of two participatory workshops, one for men and the other for women. Both managed in raising awareness of the causes and consequences of family violence so that the participants themselves develop communication products with messages on alternatives to resolve family conflicts for themselves and others people in their community. Although this methodological proposal arose from wider research, this text focuses on its description and results. The initiative was carried out in the municipality of Cosio in the State of Aguascalientes, Mexico, which shares with other regions several characteristics, such as its colonial past, the migration of, males, the presence of machismo and religious conservatism. Therefore, it is considered that this methodology can be implemented in other contexts; and at the same time be analyzed, discussed and improved.
Impact of the Chilean military dictatorship on social workers in the Provident Funds: a look at our social welfare (1960-1990)
This article reviews a variety of statesmen from social workers and other officials belonging to the area of social welfare in Chile, during the transition from the system of Provident Funds to the establishment of the AFP individual capitalization system (Administrator of the Pension Fund) during the 1980s in the context of the military dictatorship. The main objective is to understand the impact that this key event has on the profession of social work and social security profession in Chile up to the present.
Support for the commercial management of small-scale agricultural producers supported by a low-tech application
This article describes a research project that provides support in the management and control of small-scale farm panel farmer’s business and input control through a low-tech mobile application, whose methodology is oriented towards an adoption strategy, and its development follows the unified rational methodology known as RUP by its English acronym Rational Unified Process. The research was carried out using the case study modality with an exploratory-descriptive scope, framed in the use of information technologies (IT), and was based on two conditions of the agricultural producer who is engaged in the extraction and processing of pan cane juice in a small-scale rural productive environment: (1) the need to manage their agricultural activity and (2) no access to the internet. The application does not require installation from the Appstore, works asynchronously (it does not require server access except for backup), and has been used by producers who are looking to replace the traditional notebook with the app, bringing with it the benefits such as finding the required information faster and generating discipline of using IT in users who previously resisted its use.
Approximation to experiences of care and unpaid work of women living in rural areas of the regions of Antofagasta and Los Ríos, Chile
This article shows the relevance and characteristics of unpaid work and care work carried out by women in rural contexts. For this purpose, the research was developed from a qualitative perspective. For the information collection strategy, two rural areas in the northern and southern Chile were visited, where it was possible to collect stories about women's experiences from these localities, through biographical interviews. The research findings allowed us to find out the living conditions that women in rural territories have to deal with reproductive tasks and their possibilities of reconciling with paid work. The study's conclusions show that women in rural areas are overburdened with work, with few governments support measures and co-responsibility for care. Likewise, visualize the particularities these territories possess to recognize their needs, problems, and challenges regarding care.