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Overview
Profile summary
Dr. Oliver Beer is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Professions (Social Work and the Centre for Health Technology). Oliver’s research primarily focuses on the health and well-being of the child protection workforce, utilizing innovative approaches to prevent and reduce work-related stress. Oliver has multiple peer-reviewed publications in rigorous journals and more than 30 academic conference presentations in four different countries.
Professional memberships
- Academy of Integrated Health Medicine
- American Public Health Association
- Council on Social Work Education
- National Communication Association
- Social Work England
- Society for Social Work Research
Roles on external bodies
- United Kingdom Regional Network, International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (2023-present)
- Research Fellow, The Center for Child Welfare Education and Research, Western Kentucky University (2021-2023)
Peer-Reviewer
- American Psychological Association
- American Public Health Association
- British Journal of Social Work
- Children and Youth Services Review
- European Journal of Social Work
- Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance
- Journal of Child Maltreatment
- Journal of Children and Youth Services Review
- Journal of Health and Human Service Organizations: Leadership & Governance
- Journal of Psychology and Sexuality
- Journal of Public Mental Health
- Journal of Social Work
- Public Library of Science (PLoS ONE)
Supervised research degrees
Current Ph.D. Students
- Munira Khan (2023-present)
- Bushra Shakeel (2023-present)
- Alex Burgess (2024-present)
I am interested in working with Ph.D. students in my areas of interest and expertise.
Teaching interests
- Innovative and creative research methodologies
- Applying information communication technology to social work: Practice and research
- An introduction to research methods for students
- Introduction to contemporary social work
- Stress prevention, reduction, and management
- Simulation in contemporary education
Additional information
Awards/Recognition:
- Nancy Bailey Award, Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2021)
- Community Award, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work (2020)
- Community Award, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work (2018)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Academic qualifications
Doctorate, Ohio State University
First Degree, The Open University
Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), University of Plymouth
External positions
Editorial Board, Critical Public Health
2024 → …
Regional Network, International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR)
26 Aug 2022 → …
Research Affiliate, Western Kentucky University
2021 → 2023
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Research output
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Examining the feasibility and acceptability of an online mindfulness-based stress reduction program for frontline child protection social workers in England
Beer, O., McInroy, L. B., Hefner, J. & Beer, S., 12 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Public Child Welfare. p. 1-21Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring stress, coping, and health outcomes among social workers
Beer, O. W. J., Phillips, R. & Quinn, C. R., 4 Mar 2021, In: European Journal of Social Work. 24, 2, p. 317-330Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of work-related stress and stress alleviation strategies among child welfare workers in children’s advocacy centers
Beer, O., Phillips, R. J., Letson, M. M. & Wolf, K. G., 24 Oct 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper (not formally published) › peer-review
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Addressing Workforce Burnout and Turnover in Child Welfare Systems: An Examination of Supervisory Roles and Influences
Phillips, R. J. & Beer, O., 24 Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Children's Advocacy Center law enforcement officers: Impacts and approaches to self-care in the work environment
Beer, O., Beaujolais, B., Ibrahim, A., Letson, M. M., Wolf, K. G. & Phillips, R. J., 8 Aug 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Theses
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Predictors of and Causes of Stress Among Social Workers: A National Survey
Beer, O. (Author), Asthana, S. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Sept 2016Student thesis: ResM
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The Sequel to the Prequel: A Novel and Cautious Approach to Curating Mindful Child Welfare Workers and Addressing the Stress Phenomenon within England’s Child Protection System
Beer, O. (Author), Gregoire, T. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), McInroy, L. (Other Supervisor), Karandikar, S. (Other Supervisor) & Hefner, J. (Other Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: PhD