Emerging from COVID-19: the perceptions of university students to part-time working and its impact on their transferable skill development

Evans C., Lean J., Sen A., Yusof Z. N.

HIGHER EDUCATION SKILLS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING, cilt.15, sa.1, ss.62-74, 2025 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1108/heswbl-12-2023-0343
  • Dergi Adı: HIGHER EDUCATION SKILLS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.62-74
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

PurposeThe 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/approachA structured, online questionnaire was issued to Business Management students at a UK university. A total of 123 responses were received.FindingsThe study offers a unique insight into the effects of Covid-19 on students' perceptions regarding part-time work.Research limitations/implicationsIt 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/valueThe study offers a unique insight into the effects of prevailing external factors in particular Covid-19 on students' perceptions regarding part-time work.