Patricia Walls
Associate Professor of Social Work
Formerly Arkansas Affiliated with Arkansas State University through 2014.
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Patricia Walls' research examines the intersection of social factors and health outcomes, particularly focusing on the experiences of Irish Catholics in Scotland. Her work has explored how religious and ethnic identities, alongside socioeconomic class, may contribute to health disparities. Walls has investigated accounts of employment discrimination against Irish Catholics and explored the links between religion, class, and ill health in this population. Her publications also address the inclusion of religious and ethnic data in census methodologies and consider the representation of these groups in broader societal contexts. In addition to this, Walls has contributed to research on multicultural competence within social work education, assessing the preparedness of Bachelor of Social Work students for diverse client populations. She has also conducted ethnographic research on socio-cultural challenges encountered when studying Ethiopian street youth.
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- h-index: 5
- Publications: 10
- Citations: 99
Selected Publications
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Socio-Cultural Challenges in Conducting Ethnographic Research among Ethiopian Street Youth (2014)
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Multicultural Competence: Are BSW Students Adequately Prepared? (2009)
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Multicultural Competence: Are BSW Students Adequately Prepared? (2009)
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