Veterans’ Adjustment to College: A Qualitative Analysis of Large-Scale Survey Data

Young, Sharon; Phillips, Glenn Allen

doi:10.1353/csj.2019.0003

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“…Student veteran challenges have been well documented within the literature. Challenges relating to social connection and identity (Clary & Byrne, 2023), mental health (Ghosh et al, 2020), service-connected physical injuries (Albanesi et al, 2022), bureaucratic issues on campus and with the VA (Fortney et al, 2017;Hunter-Johnson et al, 2020), and difficulties adapting to ambiguous learning environments (Chan, 2018;Young & Phillips, 2019) all contribute to withdrawal from courses (Borsari et al, 2017). Morris et al (2023) investigated the likelihood of withdrawal from courses from a large national sample (n = 17,354) of student veterans at community colleges and found that students who reported high satisfaction with financial aid advising reported a lower likelihood of withdrawal.…”

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GI Bill students at 2‐year colleges: Enrollment retention, and support trends

Morris,

Clayton

2024

New Drctns Community Coll

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This article presents a national snapshot of GI Bill student enrollment through examination of a repository of data on veterans’ education benefits usage, institutional practices to support veterans, and consumer advocacy information (e.g., complaints and caution flags). Through examination of records from 2217 two‐year institutions enrolling 172,453 GI Bill students, our analyses can support decision‐making regarding the extent of support services to consider offering for student veterans on community college campuses. Additionally, we provide insights into consumer advocacy for student veterans, trends in education benefits usage, and offer evidence‐based best practices for supporting student veterans.

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Section: Pgib Student Challenges Supports and Success At Community Co...mentioning

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Section: Pgib Student Challenges Supports and Success At Community Co...mentioning

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GI Bill students at 2‐year colleges: Enrollment retention, and support trends

Morris,

Clayton

2024

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“…There could also be an incorrect expectation of accessibility and/or availability of campus services, which could result in a significant obstacle to the student's transition process (e.g., Vacchi, 2012). These obstacles might be viewed as feelings of dislocation or the inability to relate to other students on campus, and can be manifested in the way students adjust, the feelings they have toward the expected college experience, and the pressure they may feel to meet such expectations (e.g., Young & Phillips, 2019).…”

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Seven Connotations of the Word “Transition” in Student Veteran Literature

Schultz

Caterino

Garrity

et al. 2022

Journal of Veterans Studies

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When used to describe the experience of specific student subgroups, the word "transition" has become complicated by varied underlying connotations. Through the analysis of the language used in a sample of the literature (n = 23 articles) focused on student veterans, the authors identified and examined seven prevalent connotations. The intent of the analysis was to include illustrative examples of the various connotations rather than a comprehensive survey of all student veteran literature. Connotations are perceived through review of author word choice, carrying a set of assumptions about the students and their experiences. This may lead a reader to assumptions about the authors' research perspective as well as influence the analysis of research findings. Discussion of the nuance and the implications of viewing student veterans as transitioning is included. A suggestion is made to avoid the generic use of the term "transitioning" to apply to student veterans, due to the lack of specificity as well as the underlying assumptions that are inherent in several of the connotations. Researchers and those who work at institutions serving student veterans are encouraged to make explicit the connotations adopted in their work and/or choose more specific terms to provide clarity to the phenomenon of study.

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“…It is at times like these that the student veteran may seek additional support. Available support services for student veterans with PTSD facilitate academic success and a positive academic experience (Kirchner, 2015;Mayo Clinic, 2022;Medley et al, 2017;Osborne, 2016;Young & Phillips, 2019). However, if available, student veterans may not know where to find PTSD support facilities at their academic institution.…”

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“…However, if available, student veterans may not know where to find PTSD support facilities at their academic institution. The availability of information that informs veterans about such support services can be an effective tool when choosing an academic institution (Kirchner & Biniecki, 2019;Young & Phillips, 2019), and knowing where to go to receive that support can be a valuable resource for student veterans. However, it is unclear where student veterans can seek such assistance on campus or if these resources are not currently commonly available in traditional academic institutions (Osborne, 2016;Taylor et al, 2016).…”

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Discovering Listed PTSD Support on Campus in Higher Education: A Web Survey of Traditional Academic Institutions Home Pages

Burke

2022

Journal of Veterans Studies

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Veterans are becoming a growing percentage of the total student population of the United States, and many have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, veterans will be more likely to succeed when attending an academic institution that meets their unique needs. This study is an internet survey of 80 academic institutions' home pages and the links therein for available PTSD support and mental healthcare coordination with the Veterans Administration (VA). The purpose of this study was to provide a sample of what PTSD support is listed as available on campus and whether coordination with the VA is listed as an available resource at academic institutions. Identifying the types of academic institutions that best meet the needs of student veterans will allow them to consider an academic institution where they are supported, therefore, enabling them to succeed. Of the 80 institutions surveyed, eight declared themselves to be veteran friendly. Three institutions posted available mental health enrollment with the VA or listed VA counseling services available on campus. The data indicated an inconsistency of available, coordinated support with the VA available on campus. This study adds information on the state of PTSD support in the traditional academic environments. However, more research is necessary to identify available PTSD support at traditional and nontraditional academic institutions.

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Veterans’ Adjustment to College: A Qualitative Analysis of Large-Scale Survey Data

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

GI Bill students at 2‐year colleges: Enrollment retention, and support trends

GI Bill students at 2‐year colleges: Enrollment retention, and support trends

Seven Connotations of the Word “Transition” in Student Veteran Literature

Discovering Listed PTSD Support on Campus in Higher Education: A Web Survey of Traditional Academic Institutions Home Pages

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