Retiring military veterans’ transition issues adapting to the civilian lifestyle : a multiple case study.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Howell, Leanne. | |
| dc.creator | Putnam, Richard James, 1971- | |
| dc.creator.orcid | 0009-0006-4966-6585 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-30T12:45:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-30T12:45:40Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2023-12 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-12 | |
| dc.date.submitted | December 2023 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2024-07-30T12:45:40Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Military service members face an array of challenges once they leave the military and reenter the civilian community as military veterans. The challenges encompassed various aspects, including but not limited to lack of preparation and difficulties in finding adequate employment. These challenges highlight the critical need to explore and examine the effectiveness of the services provided to support their transition. Additionally, transitioning challenges for military veterans may be connected to increased veteran homelessness and suicide rates. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore, understand, and describe the various personal and professional experiences that retired veteran participants faced when transitioning out of the military and reentering the civilian community. Participants included four veterans living in Texas who had retired from the military within the last ten years. I used semi-structured interviews to capture more individualized and in-depth responses to the research questions that guided this study. In addition, I also conducted a focus group interview with all four participants and reviewed the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum as two other forms of data collection. The data analysis revealed that military veterans encountered many challenges as they transitioned back into the civilian sector. These challenges encompassed various domains, such as financial, emotional, and employment-related difficulties. The findings indicated that additional and enhanced military guidance is crucial to establishing a more comprehensive and well-balanced transition process. It became evident that addressing the identified challenges would facilitate a smoother and more successful veteran transition. The findings of this study emphasize the necessity of providing comprehensive support and resources to address the challenges faced by military veterans during their transition to civilian life. Policymakers and organizations can use these insights to develop tailored programs and interventions encompassing financial education, emotional support, employment assistance, and other crucial support services. By focusing on these areas, it is possible to enhance the transition experience for veterans, mitigate the risks of homelessness and suicide, and ultimately ensure a more prosperous and fulfilling post-military life for those deserving veterans. | |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | ||
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2104/12907 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.rights.accessrights | No access – contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu | |
| dc.title | Retiring military veterans’ transition issues adapting to the civilian lifestyle : a multiple case study. | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.material | text | |
| local.embargo.lift | 2028-12-01 | |
| local.embargo.terms | 2028-12-01 | |
| thesis.degree.department | Baylor University. Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction. | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Baylor University | |
| thesis.degree.name | Ed.D. | |
| thesis.degree.program | Learning & Organizational Change | |
| thesis.degree.school | Baylor University |
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