Responding to the Psychosocial Experiences of First-Generation Master of Social Work (MSW) Students. Issue 1 (2nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slates, Sarah; Moedano, Carmen
• Is Part Of: Journal of first-generation student success. Volume 3:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 70
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02
• Subjects: First-generation graduate students -- social work -- psychosocial experiences; First-generation college students -- United States -- Periodicals; Academic achievement -- United States -- Periodicals; Academic achievement; First-generation college students; United States; Periodicals; 371.2
• DOI: 10.1080/26906015.2022.2137444
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2690-6015

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this Notes From the Field essay, we bring together clinical practice and administrative experiences to explore and anticipate the psychosocial experiences of first-generation MSW students. Our goal is to offer programmatic suggestions that reflect the strengths and challenges of first-generation graduate students in social work programs and beyond. We begin by highlighting the unique psychosocial experiences of students with a mix of brief case vignettes illustrating themes shared in clinical practice. We then outline responsive programmatic approaches including entry, first-year, and ongoing student support services within a graduate school of social work.