ERIC Number: EJ983549
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0884-1233
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A Participatory Outcome Evaluation on the Impact of BSW Interns on Agencies
Mallory, Drew; Cox, Shirley Elizabeth; Panos, Patrick T.
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v32 n5 p502-517 2012
This article reviews the findings of an exploratory study investigating the perceived benefits and costs of BSW interns for host agencies. The qualitative study included surveys from over 100 agency student supervisors, colleagues, and administrative personnel assessing the perceived effects students had on a range of categories. It also included a quantitative assessment of financial savings derived through student contributions. Benefits of using student work included increased quality and quantity of services available to clients as well as generic positive effects on the outlook and attitudes of supervisors and agency staff. Minimal negative effects included student turnover and occasional instances of unprofessional attitudes. (Contains 3 tables and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Outcome Measures, Administrators, Social Work, Costs, Public Agencies, Internship Programs, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Student Attitudes, Supervisors, Role, Practicums
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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