Process Evaluation of a Financial Capability Intervention: A Qualitative Study Embedded in a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial




Viitasalo, Katri; Kangas-Kalinen, Annamari; Kaittila, Anniina; Moisio, Meri; Isoniemi, Henna; Kaitsaari, Tuula; Hyyrynen, Melina; Hakovirta, Mia

PublisherInforma UK Limited

2025

 Child & youth services

0145-935X

1545-2298

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2025.2605341

https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935x.2025.2605341

https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/508351939



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.


This work was partly funded by the Ministry of Social and Health Affairs (Finland)


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