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How Military Affiliation Affects the College Experience: A Comparative Study

How Military Affiliation Affects the College Experience: A Comparative Study. Chelsea Tanous Robert Jolley, Faculty Advisor Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire. Findings. Introduction. Findings.

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How Military Affiliation Affects the College Experience: A Comparative Study

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  1. How Military Affiliation Affects the College Experience: A Comparative Study Chelsea Tanous Robert Jolley, Faculty Advisor Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire Findings Introduction Findings Top university for military affiliated persons report having between 3 and 54,000 military affiliated students enrolled1 Current Literature focuses on: Programs available to Veterans The transition from Military life to student life Military Training programs Military persons report serving was a significant developmental experience and has had a great effect on their life2 NOTE: Question response format - 1 = not satisfied, 2 =somewhat satisfied, 3 = satisfied, 4 = very satisfied*p < .05 (Independent Samples t-tests) College students typically invest significant time, energy and money in their college education3 Primary research question: Does military affiliation affect the college experience? Methods IRB Approved Paper survey Administered to 151 students through 5 UNH professors classes Survey consisted of 32 multiple-choice questions and 44 Likert-type questions * p <.05 (Chi-Square Analyses) Data analyzed using SPSS Demographics NOTE: Question response format - 1 = never, 2 = sometimes, 3 =often, 4 = always*p < .05 (Independent Samples t-tests) Implications for Social Work Further qualitative research needs to be done to understand more of the “why?” of this exploratory study. Although the differences were minor, military affiliation adds a layer to a person and needs to be taken into account when working with clients. Limitations Limited sample pool Data taken from UNH may not be representative of outside the school Survey had no qualitative questions 1, Top military-friendly colleges and universities. (2010). [Brochure]. Retrieved from http://www.kmimediagroup.com/files/4th%20Annual%20Guide%20to %20Top%20Military-Friendly%20Colleges%20&%20Universities%202010-2011.pdf 2, Gade, P. (1991). Military service and the life-source perspective: A turning point for military personnel research. Military Psychology,3, 187-199. 3, Astin, A. W. (1993). What Matters in College? Four Critical Years Revisited,Jossey-Bass, San Francisco. NOTE: Question response format - 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree, 4 = strongly agree*p <.05 (Independent Samples t-tests)

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