Challenges Facing Social Workers in Blind Care Institutions A Field Study in the Blind Care Institution in Sulaymaniyah
January 2026 , Pages 430 - 453
Authors
Dr. Sherin Ibrahim Mohamed Rashid Rashid 1 ; Dr. Kwestan Ali Abdullah Abdullah 2 ; L. Tara Mahmoud Suleiman Suleiman 1
1 Faculty of Humanities/Social Work
2 Faculty of Humanities/Social Services
10.17656/jzsb.12064
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to find out the obstacles facing the work of social specialists in institutions for the blind people. This is according to the opinion of social specialists, in the aspects of (social specialist work, institutions for the blind People, visually impaired people in the institution and families of the blind people), and the knowledge of the social worker's suggestions for overcoming the obstacles to work in the institution. This research consists of three parts, The first part consists of the genres of the research and definition of concepts and previous research. The second part of the research is the theories of social work and its roles with the blind people. The third part deals with the methodological and field procedures of the research. This research relies on the methods (descriptive and qualitative), the research community consists of three social experts. The most important research tools are interviews and observations. Finally, the results are presented as follows:
1. The number of social workers in institutions for the blind people is low and does not fit well with the implementation of their work.
2. The institution is suitable for working with the blind people in terms of buildings and requirements.
3. The blind people in institutions have positive social relationships.
4. Most of the families of the blind people do not cooperate with social workers
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