This article explored the impact of inadequate fieldwork placement supervision on social work students in Zimbabwe. This is a qualitative study that utilised autoethnography. It revealed that the impacts of inadequate fieldwork placements supervision on social work students include limited mentorship and guidance, poor integration of theory and practice, and psychological strain. The article recommends that a comprehensive, stronger fieldwork placement supervision policy should be formulated and implemented.
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