• Journal: Journal of Veteran Studies
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Learning mindset and the academic achievement of student service members/Veterans

Abstract: More than one million current and former members of the United States military are enrolled in higher education in the United States. Prior research has demonstrated that …

Student Veterans at two-year institutions: A phenomenological study of support services

Abstract:This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of student veterans with support services at two-year higher education institutions. Using a phenomenological design, …

A symbolic interactionist perspective on the divide within the Veteran self

This article focuses a theoretical lens on the veteran self and discusses what this can mean for veterans, their loved ones, and society. Mead’s (1934) generalized other, …

The Relationship between Veterans’ Employment Program Component Use and Career Advancement Over Time

Abstract: Over the last 5 years or so, as veterans transitioned, they generally fared well in the civilian workforce. There are numerous programs designed to help veterans write a …

Stress and Coping among Post-9/11 Veterans During COVID-19: A Qualitative Exploration

Abstract: Behavioral health has been a topic of great concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, with researchers and health providers exhibiting special concern for populations who …

Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Equine Therapy

Abstract: Veterans endure a variety of mental health concerns due to the common adversities and traumatic events experienced while in the military. However, veterans who receive a …

Military Experience and School Leadership Development in North Carolina

Abstract: This phenomenological study explores six principals’ and assistant principals’ military experience and leadership development. The participants were purposefully …

Tailoring Higher Education Options for Smaller Institutions to Meet Veterans’ Needs: Enhancing Inclusion in Higher Education: Practical Solutions by Veterans for Veterans

Abstract: Many veterans entering higher education institutions are struggling with integrating into the university culture. Many report feelings of alienation, challenges with …

A Pilot Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical Activity and Well-Being of United States Military Veterans in Alaska

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response to the pandemic, including compulsory stay-at-home orders, have negatively impacted people’s physical and mental …

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group: Leading the Way for a Smooth Transition

Abstract: Transitioning out of the military can be a difficult time for many veterans and can be especially challenging for members who are ill and/or injured. The Canadian Armed …

Enlisting Composition: How First-Year Composition Helped Reorient Higher Education in the GI Bill Era

Abstract: Composition historians have long argued that writing programs were radically transformed in the post-WWII era as a consequence of GI Bill enrollments. But, rising …

How are Institutions of Higher Education Implementing First-Year Transition Courses for Veterans?

Abstract: To better support veterans in their transition from the military to college, current literature recommends the use of a first-year transition course. However, it does not …