ERIC Number: EJ1389436
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Experiences of Pregnant and Parenting Female Students in Social Work Doctoral Programs
Journal of Social Work Education, v59 n2 p303-315 2023
Women in many fields have described challenges during their doctoral work due to pregnancy and parenting, but no research has explored these issues within social work education. This cross-sectional survey describes pregnant and parenting female students' (N=75) experiences in social work doctoral education. Participants identified challenges in finding balance between family and academic responsibilities, a lack of supports and resources for pregnant and parenting students, decreased productivity, and less access to professional development opportunities due to pregnancy or parenting. While many received informal support from faculty, chairs, and mentors, few had access to accommodations, like parental leave, official lactation spaces, and childcare and some described implicit bias and stigma against caregiving. Implications for social work doctoral programs conclude the article.
Descriptors: Females, Pregnant Students, Parents, Social Work, Doctoral Students, Family Work Relationship, Productivity, Professional Development, Barriers
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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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