Emerging adult military-connected students express challenges transitioning into higher education: Implications for helping professionals
- Clary, K. L., & Byrne, L. (2023). Emerging adult military-connected students express challenges transitioning into higher education: Implications for helping professionals. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 47(1), 22-37. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2021.1925176
- This qualitative study interviewed military-connected students (N = 16 Veterans or current Service members attending higher education; average age of 24) with high-risk substance use behaviors (i.e., excessive drinking, use of drugs other than alcohol and tobacco). Given the coping difficulties that often accompany high-risk substance use, interviews were used to understand the general challenges of military-connected students transitioning into higher education, and to identify strategies for the helping professionals supporting these students. Military-connected students reported difficulties connecting with others and planning their futures. Recommendations for helping professionals included using direct communication, connecting students to resources, and treating military-connected students as individuals.
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