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Part-Time Work of High School Students and Impact on Educational Outcomes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2012

Wendy Patton  and
Erica Smith
Wendy Patton*
Affiliation:
Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. w.patton@qut.edu.au
Erica Smith
Affiliation:
Research and Graduate Studies Office, University of Ballarat, Australia.
*
*Address for Correspondence: Professor Wendy Patton, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia.
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Abstract

While increasing numbers of young high school students engage in part-time work, there is no consensus about its impact on educational outcomes. Indeed, this field has had a dearth of research. This paper presents a review of recent research, primarily from Australia and the United States, although it is acknowledged that there are considerable contextual differences. Suggestions for school counsellors to harness students' experiences to assist in educational and career decision-making are presented.

Keywords

part-time workhigh school studentseducational outcomes
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Articles
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 19 , Issue 2 , December 2009 , pp. 216 - 224
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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