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Citation
Evans C, Lean J, Sen A & Najahah Yusof Z (2024) Emerging from COVID-19: the perceptions of university students to part-time working and its impact on their transferable skill development. Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-12-2023-0343
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine university students¡¯ behaviours and perceptions relating to part-time working, particularly the impact of external factors such as COVID-19, on their work activity.
Design/methodology/approach
A structured, online questionnaire was issued to Business Management students at a UK university. A total of 123 responses were received.
Findings
The study offers a unique insight into the effects of Covid-19 on students¡¯ perceptions regarding part-time work.
Research limitations/implications
It is important for universities to understand the motivations of students and their current circumstances, since these could affect students¡¯ academic performance and wellbeing and well as their employability, and as a consequence, influence university policy.
Originality/value
The study offers a unique insight into the effects of prevailing external factors in particular Covid-19 on students¡¯ perceptions regarding part-time work.
Keywords
University student part-time working; Social and economic situation; Employability; COVID-19
Journal
Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning
Status | Early Online |
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Publication date online | 14/06/2024 |
Date accepted by journal | 14/05/2024 |
ISSN | 2042-3896 |
People (1)
Lecturer in Management, Management, Work and Organisation