Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore

Diplomats sent to countries with significant social and cultural gaps from their home countries encounter numerous challenges. This study explores the role of social workers in facilitating the diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia in Singapore to identify solutions for parenting challenges. The resear...

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Main Author:	Mahammed A, Albagri Samah
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	H1-99 Social sciences (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/55741/1/ALBARGI%20SAMAH%20MOHAMMED%20A%20cut.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.557412022-11-24T02:54:51Z Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore 2019-10 Mahammed A, Albagri Samah H1-99 Social sciences (General) Diplomats sent to countries with significant social and cultural gaps from their home countries encounter numerous challenges. This study explores the role of social workers in facilitating the diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia in Singapore to identify solutions for parenting challenges. The research questions include: What are the social challenges facing Saudi diplomat parents in raising their children? What are the cultural competencies and awareness factors for social workers when managing clients from Saudi Arabia? What is the role of social workers in helping the diplomat dependents to overcome the parenting challenges in Singapore? The study employs the multicultural approach and the social learning and ecological theories as its basis. The study is qualitative, and primary data are collected from 16 interviews, 2 focus group discussions, and 2 interviews with key informants (KIs). Analysis follows a deductive approach, using computer-aided thematic analysis. According to the findings, Saudi diplomats need professional help to cope with the challenges imposed by a foreign culture, including cultural shock, reverse cultural shock, and potential exposure to judicial procedures. 2019-10 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/55741/ http://eprints.usm.my/55741/1/ALBARGI%20SAMAH%20MOHAMMED%20A%20cut.pdf application/pdf en public phd doctoral Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Kemasyarakatan
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description	Diplomats sent to countries with significant social and cultural gaps from their home countries encounter numerous challenges. This study explores the role of social workers in facilitating the diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia in Singapore to identify solutions for parenting challenges. The research questions include: What are the social challenges facing Saudi diplomat parents in raising their children? What are the cultural competencies and awareness factors for social workers when managing clients from Saudi Arabia? What is the role of social workers in helping the diplomat dependents to overcome the parenting challenges in Singapore? The study employs the multicultural approach and the social learning and ecological theories as its basis. The study is qualitative, and primary data are collected from 16 interviews, 2 focus group discussions, and 2 interviews with key informants (KIs). Analysis follows a deductive approach, using computer-aided thematic analysis. According to the findings, Saudi diplomats need professional help to cope with the challenges imposed by a foreign culture, including cultural shock, reverse cultural shock, and potential exposure to judicial procedures.
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title	Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore
title_short	Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore
title_full	Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore
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Parenting Challenge And Role Of Social Workers In Helping Diplomat Families: A Case Study In Saudi Arabia Embassy In Singapore

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