Fatemeh Jafari, Ph.D. ,

research interests can be categorized into three main areas: Social Work and Social Policy: Empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable groups (especially women, informal workers, and individuals recovering from addiction) Informal economy and challenges related to women’s employment Regulation and policy-making in the field of homelessness and informal settlements Analysis of social policies in Iran and the Islamic world Social justice and the development of social work theories Children with special needs and children’s rights Mental Health and Social Work Interventions: Prevention and intervention in crises such as suicide and self-harm behaviors Social work in university settings and student counseling centers Follow-up care and social support systems Mental disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder) and substance abuse Evidence-based interventions in the field of social harms Development of innovative social work concepts such as “University Social Work” and “Formalizing Social Work” Philosophical, Theoretical, and Ethical Foundations of Social Work: Philosophy of social work: Exploring the philosophical and epistemological foundations of the profession and their connection to practical models and approaches. (As noted in her CV, Dr. Jaafari authored the first scientific research article on this subject in Iran.) Theory development: Reviewing, critiquing, and advancing theories and theoretical frameworks in social work to address complex contemporary social issues Professional ethics: Examining ethical challenges in social work practice, particularly in new and complex contexts, and developing ethical guidelines to enhance service quality Conceptualization: Creating and developing new concepts and paradigms (such as “Developmental Social Work”) to enrich both the literature and practice of the profession