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Training Social Workers in Personal Finance: An Exploratory Study

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Title: Training Social Workers in Personal Finance: An Exploratory Study
Language: English
Authors: Despard, Mathieu R., Chowa, Gina A. N.
Source: Journal of Social Work Education. 2013 49(4):689-700.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Social Work, Financial Services, Money Management, Online Surveys, Caseworker Approach, Caseworkers, Minimum Competencies, Relevance (Education), Educational Needs, Well Being, Financial Problems, Participant Characteristics, Learning Experience, Certification, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Training
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2013.812895
ISSN: 1043-7797
Abstract: Social workers have opportunities to help individuals and families with their financial problems in a variety of practice settings, yet receive no formal training to do so. Using data from an online survey of social workers and other human service professionals ("N"?=?56) who completed or expressed interest in a financial social work certification program, we found that respondents were able to apply what they learned to help their clients and valued the practical and interactive nature of program content. We also found that respondents were not immune from experiencing some of the same financial problems that confront their clients. Implications for educating BSW and MSW students about household finance are presented and discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 46
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1024759
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Social workers have opportunities to help individuals and families with their financial problems in a variety of practice settings, yet receive no formal training to do so. Using data from an online survey of social workers and other human service professionals ("N"?=?56) who completed or expressed interest in a financial social work certification program, we found that respondents were able to apply what they learned to help their clients and valued the practical and interactive nature of program content. We also found that respondents were not immune from experiencing some of the same financial problems that confront their clients. Implications for educating BSW and MSW students about household finance are presented and discussed.
ISSN:1043-7797
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2013.812895