Placement Program Research Articles

Activation, Work and Well‐Being: Theory, Evidence and Policy Implications

ABSTRACTDespite the centrality of activation, paid work and well‐being to advanced welfare systems their inter‐relationships remain fragmented and underdeveloped in scholarship and policy. The present article makes original contributions to theory, evidence and policy in this context. Theoretically the article presents the two alternative accounts of these relationships and argues for their integration into a single framework. Empirically, path analyses within multivariate structural equation models examine this novel integrated theorisation quantitatively for the first time in the literature using the policy case study of a UK‐based voluntary Individual Placement and Support (IPS) activation programme for people with substance misuse issues. The findings support our integrated theoretical framework and highlight the direct importance of activation programmes to client well‐being through programme participation alongside their indirect well‐being importance through the well‐being effects of resulting paid work transitions. The well‐being implications for policy and practice are significant and further research is needed to further develop our understanding of how different activation approaches affect well‐being both directly and through its shaping of differing employment types and trajectories.

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship Applicants with Greater Research Productivity During Residency are Ranked Higher by Fellowship Programs.

Shoulder and elbow surgery fellowships in the United States are recognized for their academic emphasis, yet the correlation between an applicant's research productivity and fellowship match results remains unclear. This study (1) analyzed temporal trends in research productivity among matched fellowship applicants, (2) evaluated the influence of quantity of publications and first authorships on match positions, and (3) investigated program variations in research productivity. This is a retrospective analysis of data from the San Francisco (SF) Match Database for shoulder and elbow surgery applicants matched between 2017 and 2024. Allopathic (MD), osteopathic (DO), and international medical graduates (IMGs) were included. PubMed was queried to quantify publications and first authorship before and during residency, analyzing their association with applicant and fellowship rank. Publication volumes per fellowship program were also calculated for institutions with at least five years of match data. 290 matched applicants were evaluated across 34 fellowship programs, comprising 229 MDs, 29 DOs, and 32 IMGs. There was almost a five-fold increase in the average number of publications per applicant, from 2.72 ± 3.54 in 2017 to 12.80 ± 15.88 in 2024 (B 1.30; p = 0.001). Similarly, first authorship publication counts increased almost three-fold, from 1.31 ± 2.12 in 2017 to 3.66 ± 5.01 in 2024 (B = 0.29, p = 0.02). Fellowship program analysis revealed wide variation in mean publication counts of matched applicants (p = 0.008), with Rush University Medical Center (27.88 ± 33.86), Massachusetts General Hospital (13.65 ± 26.62), Mayo Clinic (13.06 ± 14.77), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (12.19 ± 10.64) exhibiting the highest averages. Candidates with more publications (p = 0.04), first authorships(p = 0.02), and total first authorships (p = 0.04) during residency were ranked higher by fellowship programs. There was a significant correlation between greater publication count during residency and more favorable fellowship rank (-0.15, p = 0.02) and applicant match position (-0.12, p = 0.049). No significant associations were found between pre-residency publications (p = 0.38), total publications (p = 0.13), and pre-residency first authorships (p = 0.20) with fellowship rank positions. Research productivity has increased substantially among matched applicants. The more academically productive residents tend to be ranked more favorably by fellowship programs and match higher on their list. However, these associations were relatively weak, highlighting the complexity of the fellowship selection process and the notion that research productivity alone does not guarantee placement in preferred programs.

한부모 이주여성의 가족해체 이후 삶의 경험과 회복 과정에 관한 질적 사례연구

This study aims to deeply understand the specific meanings and patterns in the recovery process within the context of the life experiences of single-parent immigrant women after family dissolution. The participants are marriage immigrants or naturalized women currently residing in South Korea, raising children alone due to reasons such as divorce, bereavement, or being unmarried mothers. The analysis revealed three core categories: “The journey of a life in isolation”,“Lonely Struggles at the Intersection of Single-Parent, Migrant, and Woman” and “Continuously Seeking the Path of Hope” along with eight subcategories and 16 meaning units. Based on these research findings, practical recommendations for supporting single-parent immigrant women in the community include continuous case management and identification, strengthening job placement programs, and linking child care services. Additionally, it is recommended to implement programs for improving perceptions of single-parent immigrant women and promoting social integration. Policy recommendations include establishing a coordinated support system and policy framework for single-parent immigrant women, relaxing the criteria for receiving support and naturalization conditions for these women, and enhancing the responsiveness and accessibility of public institutions' manuals for dealing with immigrants.

Relationships between grades and gender in student program preferences in engineering

Engineering programs overall have underrepresentation of women, but variations exist between programs. We were interested in how grades influence students’ decisions related to program selection and if there were differences by gender. Using data from one large institution, we examine whether women students placed in their top-choice program tend to have higher averages than men, whether women are more successful at getting into their top-choice program, and if there is a relationship between gender, first-year grades, and program ranking patterns, which could impact gender imbalances between engineering disciplines. We found that women had higher rates of acceptance to first-choice programs and differences in patterns of program preference, with high-average men almost exclusively choosing competitive programs while high-average women choose a range of programs. Our findings suggest student decision-making for competitive program placement differs by gender and may be influenced by grades, both for an individual’s and historical program information.

Will they come back? Evaluation of health student placements in remote and very remote regions of Australia

BackgroundDespite the benefits of rural placements in attracting healthcare professionals to rural areas, there remains a gap in understanding the specific impact of placements in remote and very remote areas of Australia, particularly within the unique context of the Kimberley region. There is a need to elucidate differences across geographical areas and contribute to the knowledge about the specifics of where and how student placement programs work. This research explored the impact of a remote placement program at Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health (‘Majarlin’) on educational outcomes and workforce intentions of participating students.MethodsThis research evaluated student placement data and post-placement surveys of allied health, dentistry, midwifery and nursing students who had completed remote placements in the Kimberley region between 2018 and 2024. Placement numbers and demographic data from 2018 to 2023 were descriptively analysed, while post-placement surveys collected between January 2023 and June 2024 were used to examine educational outcomes, placement satisfaction, and rural practice intention.ResultsBetween 2018 and 2023, Majarlin hosted 1111 students from 20 universities in remote and very remote regions, completing a total of 6068 weeks from 2018 to 2023. Post-placement surveys showed high levels of student satisfaction, with 96.2% also reporting improved clinical knowledge. Many students participated in voluntary positions in the community while completing their clinical placements, with 97.1% feeling that they had a positive impact on the community. All students reported that their cultural awareness and ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples improved. Notably, intention to work in remote areas significantly increased post-placement (p < .001).ConclusionsThe results of this study demonstrated that the remote student placement program improved students’ self-rated clinical knowledge, cultural awareness, and community engagement skills. The program significantly influenced students’ intention to work in remote areas after graduation. These results can be used to inform the design and delivery of similar remote student placement programs which aim to improve the rural health workforce pipeline, paving the way for a more equitable and effective healthcare system across Australia.

Understanding Echoics: Identifying Predictive Indicators of Vocal Imitation

AbstractA growing body of literature supports the use of echoic prompts toward conditioning other functional language skills. However, many individuals with autism spectrum disorder do not emit echoic behavior. Identifying the prerequisite skills of an echoic repertoire may be beneficial for intervention planning and clinical decision making. A chart review was conducted for 118 patients with autism who received early intensive behavioral intervention. We examined the Level 1 scores on the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (Sundberg, 2014) for all patients. Using their scores on the echoic skills subtest as a dependent variable, we ran a binomial logistic regression in which the remaining eight domains, along with age and sex, served as independent variables. Our logistic regression model was statistically significant: X2(10) = 109.61, p &lt; .001. The model explained 86.0% of the variance in echoic verbal behavior and correctly classified 95.8% of cases. Patients who demonstrated a mand repertoire were greater than 3.5 times more likely to also exhibit an echoic repertoire. Additionally, vocal play and motor imitation were associated with an increased ability to echo. Using binomial logistic regression, we identified three predictors influencing the echoic behavior of children with autism. Patients who demonstrated these three skills were statistically significantly more likely to echo the vocal verbal behavior of others. Additional research is now needed to confirm a functional relationship between each of these predictors and echoic control.

Service and Treatment Factors as Predictors of Satisfaction with Mental Health Services Among Service Users with Psychosis.

Satisfaction with services among service users is an important aspect of quality in mental health care. This prospective study investigated associations between service and treatment factors at baseline and satisfaction with services at 18-month follow-up among service users with psychosis in specialist mental health services. Data were collected from 119 service users with psychosis and their clinicians from 26 clinical sites across Norway at baseline and after 18 months. Satisfaction with services was measured using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8). Linear mixed models with random intercepts for units were estimated to test the association between service- and treatment-related predictors and the CSQ-8. Participating in the Individual Placement and Support program or other interventions to promote work or study, receiving well-coordinated services, and receiving helpful assistance from a general practitioner at baseline were positively associated with satisfaction with services at 18-month follow-up. The present results suggest that receiving integrated and well-coordinated services and targeting the goal of facilitating employment and study opportunities is important for satisfaction with services among service users with psychosis.

Sex trafficking vulnerabilities in context: An analysis of 1,264 case files of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.

Commercial sexual exploitation occurs when anything of value is given in exchange for a sex act. Sex trafficking involves the commercial sexual exploitation of individuals by means of force, fraud, or coercion. Due to the illegal nature of commercial sexual exploitation, there is a profound dearth in the literature. To develop a deeper understanding of the experiences of adult survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, investigators analyzed 1,264 unique case files collected between 2011 and 2021. Key predictors included mental health diagnoses, childhood sexual abuse, and educational achievement, while relevant outcomes included age of entry into sexual exploitation, length of exploitation, number of arrests, cycling into and out of commercial sexual exploitation, and program placement outcomes. Regression analyses (e.g., linear, binomial, or zero-inflated Poisson) were conducted. Results suggest that educational achievement is a potential protective factor against exploitation. Higher number of arrest and higher number of children had a bidirectional relationship with longer experiences of exploitation. Further, diagnoses of bipolar disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders were related to higher rates of cycling (i.e., repeated attempts to exit exploitation), and neurodevelopmental disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders were related to poorer placement outcomes. The findings provide a more authentic portrait of contextual influences on commercial sexual exploitation across a lifespan, informing services, interventions, and policy and supporting survivors in their promising futures.

Integrating Earth observation, biophysical, and survey data to evaluate the ecological impacts of a common land protection and restoration intervention in Rajasthan, India

Approximately, one-quarter of India’s land area comprises common-pool resources, e.g., pasture land, forests, and water bodies, upon which the livelihoods of over 300 million rural people depend. Despite their importance, these resources are subjected to encroachment and degradation, raising important questions about what can be done to promote their protection and restoration. Since 2001, the Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) has worked with over 7000 villages to secure their rights to the commons, while facilitating collective action and access to finance to promote their restoration. To evaluate the impact of FES’s intervention model, we compare prioritized common land areas in 24 intervention and 24 control villages located in two districts in the state of Rajasthan—Bhilwara and Pratapgarh. We employ Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to control for program placement bias while contrasting changes in key ecological indicators over time derived through remote sensing. Based on data collected through village surveys (n = 48), household surveys (n = 911), systematic biophysical data collection (n = 480), and remote sensing, we find evidence that the rollout of FES’s intervention model (a) was relatively greater in the intervention villages but below expectation; and (b) facilitated significant increases in tree cover and tree and shrub diversity, while significantly reducing encroachment, particularly in the intervention villages intervened before 2011. We further find that the institutional strengthening dimension of FES’s work is a plausible mechanism that gave rise to these effects.

Hybrid Education in Remote Nursing Placements in Australia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.

Rural and remote areas offer unique opportunities for undergraduate nurses. Extended placements boost work readiness, improve assessment skills, and increase likelihood of practicing in these areas post-registration. However, hybrid delivery of curriculum content in not well understood. Undergraduate Extended Nurse Placement Program (ENPP) and on campus students, and academics were recruited from a major tertiary institution to understand impact of hybrid delivery for nursing curriculum. Data were obtained from descriptive qualitative design and focus group interviews. A process of thematic analysis generated themes and findings. There were 12 participants: academics (n = 4), ENPP students (n = 7), and 1 on campus student. The main theme was "Bridging the Hybrid Gap," with two sub-themes: (1) separation, describes ENPP students emotional, experiential, and academic disconnect from on-campus students; and (2) adaptation, describes strategies used to adjust to hybrid learning. Technology has evolved and presents opportunities for nursing education. We must continue to enhance education design in the nursing curriculum context. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(11):755-763.].

Cultivating Sustainable Return Migration to Lebanon: Supporting Young Migrants Through Marketing Systems Amid Ongoing Conflict

Amid Lebanon's enduring conflict and its consequences, young Lebanese are driven to seek stability and opportunities abroad, impacting the demographic balance among religious communities, which generates tensions and threatens the fragile peace prevailing in the country. This study delves into these migration dynamics, exploring how marketing systems can mitigate challenges and encourage emigrants to return to Lebanon. Semistructured interviews with Lebanese migrants across five continents were conducted to ascertain primary motivations for emigration, obstacles to return, and factors encouraging repatriation. Findings reveal that while young Lebanese pursue better lives abroad, insecurity and persistent barriers hinder their return. By integrating marketing systems and adapting the Transformative Refugee Service Experience Framework, this research proposes comprehensive public policy and managerial strategies tailored to Lebanon's context. Key recommendations include targeted job placement programs, enhanced communication with the diaspora, and community-based educational reforms. By fostering a hospitable environment, Lebanon can support sustainable development, resilience, and well-being, encouraging the return of its young migrants. This study bridges theory and practice, offering actionable insights for policy makers and extending existing frameworks to other sociopolitical settings.

Social Justice Leadership: Creating Equity-Driven Advanced Placement Programs

ABSTRACT A rigorous academic education in high school is one of the most important predictors of college success. The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to earn college credit and/or advanced placement in high school. However, the lack of equitable participation in the AP program has not gone unnoticed by educators, policymakers, or researchers. This qualitative study was designed to fill a gap in the existing research by investigating the implementation of equity-focused AP programs in two urban districts in the Midwest. This qualitative, multiple-case study centered on the voices of 29 participants in two urban school districts who shared descriptions of their beliefs, actions, and reflections about their leadership practices regarding their AP programs. The findings show evidence of community-engaged social justice leadership in the school leaders’ personal beliefs about student access to AP, their situational awareness of their respective school communities, and the equity-focused leadership actions in service of their AP programs. Findings also demonstrated the importance of building the capacity of educators in different roles to engage in leadership activities in service of the equity-focused AP program.

“A footnote in the file”: are we Doing enough to attend to children’s experiences of intimate partner violence in out-of-home care settings?

ABSTRACT During the past few decades, there has been an increasing recognition that many youth in out-of-home treatment settings have experienced complex trauma due to childhood experiences of intimate partner violence (CEIPV). These experiences may contribute to the internalizing and externalizing problematic behaviors that precipitate their placement in such programs. Using retrospective file review, this exploratory study aimed to explore the mechanisms within children’s mental health settings for determining CEIPV, including screening, assessment and other avenues of disclosure and to consider possible avenues for addressing CEIPV. Fifty files were selected for review, and after screening for CEIPV, 26 files remained in the sample and underwent a detailed review and data extraction process. The review identified significant gaps in documentation related to CEIPV, specific to identification and assessment, which may interfere with important intervention and prevention efforts within such settings. Practice implications and recommendations for improving assessment and intervention efforts to address these issues within out-of-home care settings are discussed.

Comparative Analysis of Independent Reviewer-Rated and Self-Rated Fidelity Scores in Individual Placement and Support Programs: Repeated Cross-Sectional Surveys.

Fidelity assessments can contribute to maintaining the adherence to the individual placement and support (IPS) model, which enhances vocational outcomes for individuals with mental illness worldwide. While independent reviews are standard, self-assessments could broaden the implementation of IPS. This study aimed to evaluate reviewer-rated and self-rated fidelity assessments using the Japanese version of the Individualized Supported Employment Fidelity Scale (JiSEF), and to compare the two assessment methods in terms of their correlations with employment outcomes in Japan. Over the 3-year research period, fidelity assessments were conducted by independent reviewers and trained program staff members across 26 programs, totaling 58 assessments. Analyses involved kappa statistics for item-level comparison, the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and paired t-testfor the overall fidelity scores, and Pearson's correlations to examine the relationship between the fidelity scores and program-level employment outcomes. Most individual JiSEF items demonstrated fair to good reliability between reviewer-rated and self-rated assessments. The ICC for the overall JiSEF scores between the two assessment methods was 0.756, yet the distribution of self-rated scores was more scattered compared with that of reviewer-rated scores. The mean total scores from self-assessments were significantly lower than those from reviewer assessments (t = 2.072, P = 0.043). While both sets of scores correlated significantly with employment rates (r = 0.640, P < 0.001 for reviewer assessments; r = 0.325, P = 0.013 for self-assessments), the correlation was stronger for reviewer ratings (z = 2.207,P = 0.027). Self-rated fidelity assessments offer several benefits. However, since independent reviews had a more normal distribution and higher correlation with employment outcome, they should remain the priority in fidelity assessments within the Japanese IPS framework.

“It’s a Battle You Can’t Win”: Domination and Class Differences in Real-World Trust among Black Families

How does class affect one’s propensity to trust? Previous research finds higher-status actors express less trust than lower-status actors in interpersonal and institutional contexts. Scholars explain this finding as an outcome of structural dependence—when people have few alternative means for accessing valuable resources. In contrast, I find dependence inadequate to explain the relationship I observe between class and institutional trust among black families whose children were recommended for special education and other remedial program placement in an affluent, predominantly white school district. Drawing on retrospective interviews from a community ethnography, findings show that real-world trust decision processes also involve domination. Empirical studies of trust have overlooked the ways trustees—those being given trust—exercise power to achieve deference in trust exchanges, and how trustors—those placing trust in others—deploy their power to withstand trustees’ influence. I argue that trust might best be conceptualized as a two-part decision process, because class and other status resources affect trustors’ freedom to choose at two key junctures: (1) in weighing options and costs of trust errors, and (2) in communicating distrust in face-to-face interactions, where the potential for domination is high. Focusing on intersecting systems of power in authentic trust exchanges, this study shows how middle-class black trustors use symbolic resources to “go up against” the institutional power of educational experts and refuse placement, whereas working-class trustors consent to placement.

Impacts of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on Verbal Scores in Children With Autism: A Secondary Analysis of the HBOT Trial Using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA).

Introduction A secondary analysis employing advanced statistical methodologies constitutes a robust means of validating initial findings in systematic empiricism. The current research will undertake a secondary analysis of the impacts of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on verbal behaviors in children with autism using the original dataset. This approach aims to enhance the robustness of the initial results, thereby providing a deeper understanding of the data and potentially uncovering additional insights. Materials and methods From January 2018 to July 2021, all cohorts of autistic children (n = 65) were scheduled, evaluated, and treated at The Oxford Center(TOC) in Brighton and Troy, Michigan, USA. Trained research assistants retrospectively extracted pretest and posttest data from electronic medical records from the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) and the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS). This data collection focused on children with autism who received either non-HBOT control with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment only or ABA + HBOT interventions. For the VB-MAPP, the experimental group (ABA + HBOT) included 23 children, while the control group (ABA only) included 12 children. For the ABLLS, the experimental group (ABA + HBOT) consisted of nine children, compared to 21 children in the control group (ABA only). Demographic information was systematically summarized. Two independent sample t-tests were recomputed from the original study. Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) were conducted, followed by one-way Analyses of Variance (ANOVA) post hoc analyses to elucidate the findings. Results The ages in both groups ranged from 2 to 17 years (M = 5.7 years ± 3.08), with median ages of four years for the experimental group and five years for the control group. The p-values and effect sizes indicated that the two independent sample t-tests from the original study and the MANOVAs from the current research are in agreement. This concordance provided confirmatory evidence for the validity of the pretest and posttest differences in VB-MAPP and ABLLS scores for the control group (ABA only) and the experimental group (ABA + HBOT), highlighting the impact of HBOT on verbal scores in children with autism. Conclusions The results from the two independent sample t-tests from the initial study exhibited high alignment with those derived from the current study's MANOVAs. Both statistical methodologies were applied to the same VB-MAPP and ABLLS datasets. The convergence of results from these two distinct statistical analyses may reinforce the credibility of the original research findings. It supports the hypothesis that the combined ABA and HBOT intervention may offer additional benefits over ABA therapy alone, with verbal milestone behaviors in children with autism.

Experiences of individuals with serious mental disorders in regular employment through the Individual Placement and Support model.

This study shows the perspective, meaning and satisfaction perceived by people with Serious Mental Disorders during their experiences in regular employment. A mixed qualitative-quantitative methodology was used, applying semi-structured interview as qualitative information collection tool and the Indiana Job Satisfaction Scale as quantitative tool. The study period was from January 2021 to December 2022. A purposive sampling was performed with a sample of 24 people with Serious Mental Disorders who had obtained a job through an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program during the study period. Semi-structured interview and the Indiana Job Satisfaction Scale were applied to this Serious Mental Disorder workers' sample. The Indiana Job Satisfaction Scale was also applied to a group of 24 workers without mental disorders in the same working conditions who served as control group. The results of the analyses of the Serious Mental Disorder workers' narratives show that perception of work experience is conditioned by individual, environmental and social predictors, as well as external factors as determining variables. Quantitative results obtained by the Indiana Job Satisfaction Scale reveal levels of job satisfaction resembling those of the rest of workers without Serious Mental Disorder. These findings reinforce the significance of employment in the recovery process for individuals with Serious Mental Disorders and emphasize the importance of understanding the subjective meaning individuals attribute to their work experiences.

Analisa Penempatan Program Keahlian dan Praktek Kerja Industri Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa Kelas XII Di SMK Negeri 6 Kota Jambi

This research aims to understand and knowledge about the analysis of skills program placement and Industrial Work Practices (Internship) on student work readiness at SMK Negeri 6 Jambi City. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method using descriptive analysis techniques. The research results show that evaluation of learning during Prakerin can contribute and provide additional information for the development of vocational school skills programs, expanding subject matter, increasing students' interests and talents, as well as their future readiness in entering the real world of work.

Low-value surgical innovation under peer-review: A sham study of abstracts on proximal humerus fractures submitted to scientific meetings.

Innovation has in common the promise of benefit for patients; however, past experience has shown that this promise is not always delivered. Instead, low-value innovation might encourage treatment variation and dilute the available body of evidence. This study aims to investigate (1) whether the peer-review process is capable of filtering out low-value innovation appropriately, and (2) whether low-value surgical innovation would be preferred more often than nonoperative innovation by peer-reviewers in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. Two duplicated sham scientific abstracts, respectively introducing a low-value surgical innovation and a valuable nonsurgical innovation, were submitted to nineteen peer-reviewed scientific meetings worldwide for orthopedic trauma surgery with submission deadlines between 01/01/2022 and 31/12/2022. Decision regarding abstract acceptance was compared. There was a high acceptance rate for the abstract introducing low-value surgical innovation (12 out of 19 (63.2 %)), which was higher than that of a nonoperative duplicate (10 out of 19 (52.6 %)), but this difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.5). The majority of the ten meetings that accepted both abstracts placed both in equivalent programmatic tiers (oral presentation (4) and poster presentation (2)). In three meetings, the surgical abstract received superior program placement (oral presentation). In one case, it was the opposite. There is a high acceptance rate for low-value surgical innovation among peer-reviewed scientific meetings. However, we can not conclude that low-value surgical innovation is preferred more often than nonoperative innovation by peer-reviewers as the differences in acceptance rate were small and not statistically significant. The peer-review process may be suitable as value-based medicine emerges. Scientists should be encouraged to pursue value-based innovation.

Can school placement foster professional identity formation? A multiple case study

ABSTRACT The goal of this study was to perceive how professional socialisation fostered the professional identity formation of physical education preservice teachers. For that, we intended to study the preservice teachers’ school placement and its influence on their professional identity formation. This investigation was designed using a qualitative research method, with data gathered through semi-structured interviews with six preservice teachers. Each participant was interviewed three times throughout the school year. Findings show that these individuals’ beliefs or convictions about the teaching profession were rarely influenced by the school placement and initial teacher education programme, as participants were already acquainted with the profession. The participants recognised the value of the school placement, but they emphasised that throughout this period of professional socialisation, they only learned practical teaching skills. These preservice teachers’ sense of self as professionals was based on their identification as teachers in the educational setting. We conclude that, whereas initial teacher education programme had a lasting impact on physical education preservice teachers’ performance as teachers, it had a residual influence on their professional identity.