Social work student hardship

Cox, Kendra; Beddoe, Liz; Ide, Yayoi

doi:10.11157/anzswj-vol34iss1id848

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“…This article reports the findings of qualitative analysis of interview data which had been collected as part of a The aim of the wider study was to investigate the financial and social impacts of study on the wellbeing of social work students in qualifying programmes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Prior to data collection, a literature review was conducted (Cox et al, 2022). This review aided in informing the design of questions and areas for enquiry to be used in a survey of social work students and recent graduates, and a set of qualitative interviews that will be reported elsewhere.…”

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Social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A difficult journey for student caregivers

Hulme-Moir,

Beddoe,

Davys

et al. 2022

ANZSWJ

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Introduction: Emerging research suggests that students who care for children, the sick, disabled or the elderly are a marginalised group in social work education. A recent study explored how the wellbeing of 16 female social work student caregivers was impacted by their engagement in tertiary studies and considered the factors that motivated and sustained these students on their educational journey. Methods: From a mixed method study investigating the social and financial impacts of study on the wellbeing of social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand, data were extracted relating to the needs and experiences of social work students and recent graduates who are also caregivers. Data from semi structured interviews were thematically analysed to produce an overarching theme and three key themes. Findings: Findings reveal that for some caregivers, studying social work was a journey that exacted considerable sacrifice to their personal wellbeing. Findings also point to the remarkable capacity student caregivers had to overcome adversity, and even thrive through their experiences by drawing on their collective strengths and sense of purpose. Conclusion: This research highlights the responsibility that social work education providers and governing bodies have to understand and respond to the inequities that are faced by students who are caregivers. Students themselves should be prepared for the significant personal and financial costs of their education, particularly with regard to field placement.

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Social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A difficult journey for student caregivers

Hulme-Moir,

Beddoe,

Davys

et al. 2022

ANZSWJ

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“…Thus, the unique focus of this article is on how women experience placements. This is because, as Cox and colleagues (2022) argue, the gendered nature of financial stress and how this impacts well-being need to be further explored. This paper addresses the following research questions: (1) What are the experiences of lengthy unpaid placements on female students’ mental health and well-being?…”

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“My Anxiety Was Through the Roof”: The Gendered Nature of Financial Stress and Its Impact on Mental Health and Well-Being for Women When Undertaking Social Work Placements

Hodge,

McIntyre,

Morley

et al. 2024

Affilia

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Social work practice is not a highly paid or high-status occupation. The historical roots of social work lie in charity work directed toward social needs and poverty, with much of this work previously women's unpaid work. This set the stage for a norm of unpaid labor in the predominantly female occupation. Women who are mature-aged, lone parents, carers and on low income have continuously been the numerical majority within social work. As such, the unpaid field placement disproportionately affects women. This article provides a gendered analysis of qualitative data obtained from women participants in a national survey of social work students from five Australian universities ( n = 409) following 1000 h of field education placement. Open-ended questions aimed to explore the experiences of financial stress from lengthy unpaid placements on the mental health and well-being of social work students. The findings contribute to a growing body of feminist literature critiquing the current field education model and argue for significant reflection, flexibility, and change. To meet the collective social work goals of social justice and dismantling systemic oppression, a new placement model is needed that is both inclusive and sustainable.

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Social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand: the impacts of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing

Bartley,

Beddoe,

Hashemi

et al. 2024

Social Work Education

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Social work student hardship

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

Social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A difficult journey for student caregivers

Social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A difficult journey for student caregivers

“My Anxiety Was Through the Roof”: The Gendered Nature of Financial Stress and Its Impact on Mental Health and Well-Being for Women When Undertaking Social Work Placements

Social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand: the impacts of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing

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