Social work students in Aotearoa New Zealand
The impacts of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21496035 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allen Bartley (0000-0002-2102-3733, University of Auckland, corresponding author), Liz Beddoe (0000-0001-7953-7369, University of Auckland), Ladan Hashemi (0000-0001-6449-3834, University of Auckland), Mehdi Rahimi (0000-0002-1534-2025, University of Auckland), Sophia de Fossard (University of Auckland) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Work Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0261-5479 • E-ISSN: 1470-1227 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02615479.2024.2326540 |
| OpenAlex | W4393054504 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 32 |
In Aotearoa New Zealand, approximately 3000 people are enrolled in a recognized social work education programme at any one time.A collaboration between researchers at two social work education providers sought to understand the experiences of student financial hardship, and its impact on wellbeing, amongst current social work students and recent graduates.In total, 346 students and recent graduates participated in a survey that gathered information Glossary of te reo Mori terms regarding financial circumstances, caring responsibilities, mental health and social wellbeing.As social work qualifications require a significant component of unpaid field education, this study reflects growing interest in the financial impact of studying for a social work qualification.This article explores some of the findings with particular focus on the impact of financial hardship on mental and social wellbeing.In particular, the study found that nearly one in four respondents reported experiencing moderate or severe financial hardship while studying, and that this had a significant impact on their mental and social wellbeing.In addition, those with caring responsibilities, especially accumulative caring responsibilities for children and others, were more likely to experience financial hardship.These results add weight to the call for greater support for those preparing to enter the social work workforce
Aotearoa · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Mental health · Psychiatry · Sociology · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Employment and Welfare Studies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Work · Finance
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |