Higher Education as a Tool for Veterans in Transition: Battling the Challenges
| Title: | Higher Education as a Tool for Veterans in Transition: Battling the Challenges |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hunter-Johnson, Yvonne (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Continuing Higher Education. 2021 69(1):1-18. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Veterans, Veterans Education, Student Attitudes, Student Adjustment, Barriers, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Socialization, Inclusion, Education Work Relationship |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07377363.2020.1743621 |
| ISSN: | 0737-7363 |
| Abstract: | The study's purpose is twofold and examines (a) major challenges veterans may encounter while enrolled in higher education, and (b) veterans' perceptions of utilizing higher education as a transitional tool to the civilian workforce. A qualitative design was employed in this study. Data were collected utilizing three focus groups (N = 11). The findings concerning veterans' challenges in pursuit of higher education are the following: (a) us versus them, (b) difference in the learning environment, (c) institutional barriers, and (d) networking. The current study provides an additional discussion platform for educators, institutions of higher education, and veterans affairs departments--it is a potential opportunity to design learning environments, policies, and practices that will enhance the overall process of veterans' transitions and create environments in higher education that are truly veteran-friendly. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1289220 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| ISSN: | 0737-7363 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/07377363.2020.1743621 |
| Published in: | Journal of Continuing Higher Education |
| Language: | English |