Srinika D. Jayaratne

Professor Emeritus of Social Work

Professor Emeritus Siri Jayaratne has been studying the effects of work stress on the health and well-being of social workers since 1979, and is currently working with colleagues analyzing data from a longitudinal study of child welfare workers. His program of research has included four national surveys of social workers, as well as a study of social workers and their spouses. Jayaratne is also exploring aspects of client violence towards social workers in the workplace. Other areas of research/scholarly interest: social work practice; practice evaluation; program evaluation. He retired in June 2009.

Research Interests

Work stress, professional practice, client violence towards social workers, human service prevention programs.

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

  • [email protected]

  • University of Michigan
    School of Social Work
    1080 S. University
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Education

  • 1975 PhD Social Work and Psychology
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • 1971 MSW Social Work
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • 1968 BA Psychology
    University of California, Riverside

Activities

Publications

Jayaratne, S., & Faller, K. C. (2009). Commitment of private and public agency workers to child welfare: How long do they plan to stay? Journal of Social Service Research, 35(3), 251-261.
Jayaratne, S. (2008). Dual degree programs. In T. Mizrahi & L. Davis (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Social Work.
Jayaratne, S., Faller, K., Ortega, R., & Vandervort, F. (2008). African American and white child welfare workers' attitudes towards policies involving race and sexual orientation. Children and Youth Services Review, 30(8), 955-966.
Jayaratne, S. (2006). Best practices for avoiding burnout. In C. Franklin, M. B. Harris & P. Allen-Meares (Eds.), The School Services Sourcebook: A Guide for School-based Professionals 1173-1182. Oxford University Press.
Jayaratne, S., Mattison, D., & Croxton, T. (2004). A national survey of violence in the practice of social work. Families in Society, 85(4), 445-453.
Jayaratne, S. D. (2003). Evaluating practice and programs. In P. Allen-Meares, R. O. Washington & B. L. Walsh (Eds), Social Work Services in the Schools 361-397. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Jayaratne, S. D., Mattison D., & Croxton, T. (2002). Social work practice behaviors and beliefs: Rural-urban differences? Advances in Social Work, 3(2), 117-132.
Jayaratne, S. D., Mattison, D., & Croxton, T. (2002). Race, practice behaviors and the NASW Code of Ethics. Journal of Social Service Research, 28(3), 65-89.
Jayaratne, S. D., Mattison, D., & Croxton, T. (2002). Client or former client? Implications of ex-client definition on social work practice. Social Work, 47(1), 55-64.
Jayaratne, S. D., Mattison D., & Croxton, T. (2000). Social workers' religiosity and its impact on religious practice behaviors. Advances in Social Work, 1, 43-59.

Presentations

Year Description
n.d. Mattison, D., Jayaratne, S. & Croxton, T. Boundary issues: A national survey. Paper presented at the NASW National Conference, Cleveland, OH.
2008 Faller, K. C., Jayaratne, S., & Ellett, A. (2008). Outsourcing child welfare services. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children: 16th Annual Colloquium, Phoenix, AZ.
2008 Jayaratne, S., & Ibrahimi, R. S. (2008) Organizational factors contributing to job satisfaction and burnout among social workers and the impact of social support and social undermining. 21st International Scientific Conference of Social Work, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
2007 Jayaratne, S. (2007). Michigan Master's curriculum in social work. Presented at the 20th International Scientific Conference of Social Work, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
2007 Jayaratne, S., Ortega, R. M., Faller, K. C., & Vandervort F. (2007). Race matching in service delivery: Is there an elephant in the living room? Presented at the International Conference on Social Development, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Courses

Past Courses

Title Instructor Term Course Section Meeting Start Meeting End
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2007 001 01:00 pm 04:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Winter 2007 001 12:30 pm 03:30 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2006 001 01:00 pm 04:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Winter 2006 001 12:30 pm 03:30 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2005 001 09:00 am 12:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Winter 2005 002 02:00 pm 05:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2004 002 02:00 pm 05:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Winter 2004 006 11:00 am 02:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2003 001 09:00 am 12:00 pm View Course
Basic Social Work Research Jayaratne, Srinika D. Fall 2002 001 09:00 am 12:00 pm View Course