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Process Evaluation of a Financial Capability Intervention: A Qualitative Study Embedded in a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Viitasalo, Katri; Kangas-Kalinen, Annamari; Kaittila, Anniina; Moisio, Meri; Isoniemi, Henna; Kaitsaari, Tuula; Hyyrynen, Melina; Hakovirta, Mia
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Publication year: 2025
Journal: Child & youth services
ISSN: 0145-935X
eISSN: 1545-2298
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2025.2605341
Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access
Publication channel's open availability : Partially Open Access publication channel
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935x.2025.2605341
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/508351939
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Interest in improving the financial capabilities of families with children is rising in the field of social work, although research on interventions promoting financial capability remains sparse. This study explores a financial social work intervention aiming to improve the financial literacy and economic self-efficacy as well as reduce financial anxiety among parents experiencing financial problems. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals. Data were analyzed to inform the process evaluation. The results indicate that when conducting an intervention, it is important to ensure that professionals are aware of the integration of financial issues with psychosocial factors during social interaction.
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Funding information in the publication:
This work was partly funded by the Ministry of Social and Health Affairs (Finland)
