ERIC Number: EJ1120078
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0884-1233
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Are Graduating Students Ready for Financial Aspects of Social Work Practice?
Birkenmaier, Julie M.; Loke, Vernon; Hageman, Sally A.
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v36 n5 p519-536 2016
Graduating students must be prepared with knowledge and skills for the financial aspects of social work practice. This study examines graduating students' attitudes and perceptions about client finances, as well as their financial knowledge. Internet survey results (n = 116) of BSW and MSW graduating students indicate that respondents (a) perceive a limited function for discussing client financial circumstances in practice, (b) understand the relevance, however, of client finances, (c) are unprepared to address this aspect, and (d) are supportive of integrating this content into required policy and practice courses. Teaching and curricular implications, along with programmatic recommendations, are included.
Descriptors: Professional Education, Social Work, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Money Management, Student Surveys, Economic Status, Debt (Financial), College Seniors
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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