An exploration of the perceptions and experiences of veterans transitioning to higher education

Permanent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2047/D20320143
Title:
An exploration of the perceptions and experiences of veterans transitioning to higher education
Creator:
Babin, Jason (Author)
Contributor:
McNabb, Joseph (Advisor)
Nolan, Kimberly (Committee member)
Caro, Ronald (Committee member)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Boston, Massachusetts : Northeastern University, 2019
Date Accepted:
June 2019
Date Awarded:
June 2019
Type of resource:
Text
Genre:
Doctoral theses
Format:
electronic
Digital origin:
born digital
Abstract/Description:
This study examined how military veterans experience transition from active duty to the classroom during the first semester at a four-year public university. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted at a medium-sized state school located in the northeastern region of the United States. Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), transcripts were analyzed to identify common themes. Three major themes emerged: how do student veterans develop their identity, what challenges do they face when transitioning to college, and what environmental factors impact their success. These findings were considered within the framework of Schlossberg's Transition Theory and suggest that military students are more likely to persist and succeed when institutions of higher education recognize the needs of this unique population and provide them with the necessary resources and support.
Subjects and keywords:
challenges
identity
military-affiliated
student veteran
transition
veterans
Educational administration
Military studies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17760/D20320143
Permanent URL:
http://hdl.handle.net/2047/D20320143
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