Using Schlossberg's transition theory to identify coping strategies of welfare recipients attending postsecondary institutions.

The Division I men's basketball transfer redshirt requirement : hurting or helping black student-athletes?

“…The established framework of Schlossberg's (1995) 4 S's provides a pathway of gathering information that increases the likelihood of successful transition (Schlossberg, 2011). Schlossberg's (1995) 4 S's are frequently used in education settings (Browne, Webb, & Bullock, 2018;Goodman & Pappas, 2000;Griffin & Gilbert, 2015;Heggins & Jackson, 2003;McCoy, 2014;Pelegrino & Hoggan, 2015;Pendleton, 2007;Rall, 2016;Schaefer, 2010). Additionally, the 4 S's have been successfully applied to understanding the transition processes of athletes (Flowers, Luzynski, & Zamani-Gallaher, 2014;Lavallee, 2005).…”

“…The study supported the Four S's (Schlossberg, 1989) framework's ability to determine how the individual copes with stress through transition. By better understanding this particular population's needs through this specific transition, practitioners at postsecondary education institutions can better assist the applicable population through transition into academic life and experiences (Pendleton, 2007).…”

“…The interview guide consisted of a set of 13 pre-determined and pre-tested interview questions with the intent to examine the former student-athletes' experiences with the transfer process and redshirt year requirement. The interview protocol was developed with provided guidance from The Conceptual Model (Taylor & Ogilvie, 1994) as well as other similar studies (Pendleton, 2007;Powers, 2010;Stoltenburg, Kamphoff, & Bremer, 2011). Asking fewer, more expansive questions, rather than many small, specific questions, allowed the interview to flow more smoothly and encouraged the participant to take the question in the direction of his choosing (Jacob & Furgerson, 2012).…”

“…The ability of an individual to become aware when a strategy is no longer effective and the ability to enact a back-up plan are major contributing factors to smooth transition(Sargent & Schlossberg, 1988).The established framework of 4 S's provides a designated pathway to gather information that increases the positive capabilities of a transition experience through evolution of individual processes and perceptions(Schlossberg, 2011). The 4 S's are frequently used in business and education settings(Goodman & Pappas, 2000;Griffin & Gilbert, 2015;Heggins & Jackson, 2003;McCoy, 2014; Pelegrino & Hoggan, 2015;Pendleton, 2007;Rall, 2016).Factors indicated by selected undergraduate Asian international students experiencing transition into college and campus life fell in line with Schlossberg's (2011) Four S's and included participation, traditional values, external pressures, and development of leadership skills…”