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ERIC Number: EJ1403385
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
EISSN: EISSN-2163-5811
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A Qualitative Study of MSW Student Self-Care and Wellness: Implications for Social Work Education
Nicotera, Nicole; Han, Tyler M.; Sedivy, Jen; Andelora, Joshua
Journal of Social Work Education, v59 n4 p1108-1124 2023
This qualitative study explored MSW students' perceived facilitators and barriers to self-care. Research suggests MSW students experience high stress from heavy course workloads, internship, and exposure to human suffering. MSW students report difficulty engaging in self-care, even when provided by their programs. Hence, it is important to gain insights into what promotes and prohibits MSW student self-care. MSW students participated in four semi-structured focus groups (N = 27, x- age = 27.8 years, 85.2% female, 55.6% white, 44.4% students of color). Analysis followed a combination of constant comparison and template analysis. Five themes underscore barriers and facilitators to self-care. Findings suggest importance of fostering a culture of self-care in MSW programs and assisting students to alter cognitive roadblocks to self-care.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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