Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
D.S.W. Social work
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Dr. Juliana Svistova
Second Advisor
Dr. Janice Gasker
Third Advisor
Dr. Heather Girvin
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the lived experiences of undergraduate social work students who self-identify with struggling to meet their basic needs. Through individual in-depth semi-structured interviews coupled with photo-elicitation, several important considerations for social work educators and leaders emerged including: how undergraduate social work students define success; academic, social and financial barriers to learning; work-school balance; strategies for coping; messages for social work faculty and college/university administrators about their experience; adverse childhood events; and, the role of the academic advisor. The findings of this study can be utilized to help inform social work faculty and social work professionals who are employed at institutions of higher education regarding the needs and challenges facing students. Additionally, awareness of the issues and challenges facing these students can lead to advocacy regarding policies that impact students such as requirements for food stamps and affordability of college.
Recommended Citation
Downes, Amy B., "The Perceived Impact of Basic Need Insecurity on Social Work Student Success" (2020). Social Work Doctoral Dissertations. 12.
https://research.library.kutztown.edu/socialworkdissertations/12
