Date of Award

1-1-2019

Language

English

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

College/School/Department

Department of Sociology

Content Description

1 online resource (ii, 39 pages)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Aaron Major

Committee Members

Andrew Beal, James Zetka

Keywords

sociology, support, transition, university, veterans, Veterans, Veteran reintegration

Subject Categories

Sociology

Abstract

This paper focuses on the transitions from military life to civilian life experienced by veteran students at a public university and how they differ for male and female veterans. I gathered my qualitative data through one-on-one interviews with 12 respondents; four females and eight males. I found that veterans must overcome a number of different hurdles. Some veterans had negative experiences while others had very positive experiences. In this article we will learn of the many different struggles experienced by student veterans and what led them to be where they are now. One thing that stands out in this qualitative research is the fact that social support seems to be the most important factor in their success.

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