Examining studies conducted with LGBTIQA+ individuals in the field of social work in Turkey between 2015 and 2025: A systematic review

ARSLAN ÖZDEMİR E., DUYAN V.

International Social Work, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/00208728261422429
  • Dergi Adı: International Social Work
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, CINAHL, Index Islamicus, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: LGBTIQA+, social policy, social rights, social work education, social work research
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study reviews social work research on LGBTIQA+ issues in Turkey over the past decade, identifying 14 studies–9 quantitative and 5 qualitative – with a total sample of 2383 participants, including 1214 LGBTIQA+ individuals. The findings reveal both increased academic interest and a critical gap in intervention-focused research. In a context of political homophobia, social discrimination, and limited institutional support, LGBTIQA+ rights violations remain widespread. The study underscores the relevance of rights-based, inclusive, and context-sensitive approaches for social workers operating in restrictive environments, contributing to global dialogues on social justice, minority rights, and structural inequality in social work practice.