Kessler, Dorian; Steger, Simon Raphael; Keller, Pascale (2024). Randomized Controlled Trial of Counseling Approach for Long-term Welfare Recipients in Switzerland Research on Social Work Practice SAGE 10.1177/10497315241232120
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Purpose This study examines the impact of “Change in Direction”, a counseling approach for long-term social assistance recipients in Switzerland. Method The results of the study are based on a randomized controlled trial (n intervention group = 31, n comparison group = 50). Outcome measures were obtained from a two-wave survey and administrative data. Results The intervention increased clients’ mastery (= experience of competence, β = .46, p = .038) and vitality (= one aspect of well-being, β = .61, p = .008), reducing the gap with the general Swiss working age population by 80% and 33% respectively. However, the intervention did not increase clients' general life satisfaction or earnings, nor did it reduce health expenditures or cash transfer receipt. Discussion Findings show that goal-oriented counseling can improve feelings of competence and well-being among long-term welfare recipients but that it cannot improve labor market outcomes and financial self-sufficiency.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
School of Social Work > Institute for Organisation and Social Service Management School of Social Work |
Name: |
Kessler, Dorian; Steger, Simon Raphael and Keller, Pascale |
Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
ISSN: |
1049-7315 |
Publisher: |
SAGE |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Dorian Kessler |
Date Deposited: |
12 Feb 2024 16:41 |
Last Modified: |
23 Feb 2024 11:29 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1177/10497315241232120 |
ARBOR DOI: |
10.24451/arbor.21164 |
URI: |
https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/21164 |
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