Students part‐time employment: Benefits and consequences

Tóm tắt

The purpose of the study is to investigate the positive and negative effects of part –time work for students. Twenty-six students who had part-time work were selected to participate in the study. The research instrument was the interview used with the purpose of investigating the impacts of part-time work on students. Research results showed that part-time work offered students financial benefits, improved their personal development, and enhanced their social relationships. However, it also negatively impacted their academic performance, health, and overall well-being. To manage these challenges, students prioritized careful time management, sought flexible work schedules, improved their study habits, and sought support from teachers and classmates. From the research findings, the researchers made some suggestions for English teaching and learning.