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  • About
  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Choice, transition, engagement, and persistence : the experiences of female student veterans at the University of Texas at Austin

Heitzman, Amy Claire 08 September 2015 (has links)
As the numbers of veterans on campus increase as a result of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the reauthorization of the GI Bill, higher education is called to more keenly understand and support this population (Baechtold & De Sawal, 2009). Moreover, in light of the growing population of female student veterans, this timely study adds to the inappropriately small body of knowledge of female military veterans’ experiences in higher education and to conceptualize this population’s experiences with regard to college choice, transition to campus, institutional engagement, and overall persistence to degree. By utilizing a transitional theory framework, this study advances research on the particularly complex educational trajectories of female student veterans (Hamrick & Rumann, 2011). By employing a phenomenological approach, this study brings a close examination of the experiences as described by participants, providing for a distillation of respondents’ experiences into a composite description of their experiences, which can be used to inform faculty, staff, and administration about this growing population. Lastly, by examining the experiences of female student veterans at a four-year, flagship, public research university, this study augments our understanding about a worrisome trend: female student veterans select four-year, research institutions less frequently than their male peers and nonveteran women, despite the presence of educational benefits provided by military service and the GI Bill, the robust veteran student services more often found at four-year institutions, and the long-term personal economic benefits that come from completing a four-year degree. Female student veteran experiences served as a major source of data and research was gathered in the form of a demographic survey, individual interviews, and small focus groups consisting of undergraduate female student veterans at The University of Texas at Austin. Outcomes are manifold and include the conceptualization of the unique experiences of female student veterans at the university as well as support for future policy relating to female student veterans’ educational success.
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The reintegration of ex-combatants a case study of Burundi

Fuhlrott, Friederike January 2003 (has links)
Zugl.: Marburg, Univ., Diss., 2003
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The reintegration of ex-combatants a case study of Burundi

Fuhlrott, Friederike January 2007 (has links)
Zugl.: Marburg, Univ., Diss., 2007
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The Differences in Mental Effort and Task Difficulty between Veterans and Non-Veterans in Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science Degree Programs at Texas Public Universities

Turner, Arielle 05 1900 (has links)
This dissertation seeks to determine the differences between veteran and non-veteran students' mental effort and task difficulty within undergraduate online courses in Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) programs at three public Texas universities. The BAAS program is geared toward non-traditional students, which includes veterans. The courses are delivered in flexible formats, including online courses, face-to-face courses, and blended courses, which use a combination of online and face-to-face courses. After reviewing literature and utilizing both the cognitive theory of multimedia learning and the cognitive learning theory, a survey was conducted using undergraduate students enrolled in BAAS programs at three public Texas universities. The data was analyzed by conducting a factorial ANOVA and Pearson correlation to determine if there was a difference between veterans and non-veteran students' mental effort and task difficulty within online courses within the BAAS programs. The results indicated that that all three hypotheses failed to reject the null hypotheses that: (1) there is no difference in mental effort of students who had military service, versus those who did not have military service, (2) there is no difference in mental effort of students who had military service, versus those who did not have military service, and (3) there is no difference in the correlation between successful completion of distance learning courses of students who had military services versus those who did not have military service.
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Restoration Retreat: A Sanctuary for Rehabilitation of the Post-Deployment Family

Thompson, Amanda D. 26 September 2011 (has links)
No description available.
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Healing heroes virtually: a health and wellness program for older adults living in a community living center

Samardak, Renee Gonzalez 08 May 2023 (has links)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Veterans living in the Kerrville VA community living center were required to shelter in place, isolate, and quarantine, much like the rest of the world during the Spring of 2020. Although the Veterans were potentially safe, they were experiencing increased loneliness and feelings of isolation; in turn, their quality of life suffered. In the Ibrahim & Dahlan (2015) article, the authors underscore the importance of engagement in occupations to improve quality of life, as occupational engagement facilitates life’s purpose. Healing Heroes Virtually aims to improve quality of life, provide opportunities for occupational engagement, learning a new skill to bridge the digital divide gap among the older adult population living in long-term care facilities. The Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI) will direct this program improvement project within long-term care facilities. This theory introduces innovation to potential adopters (Veterans & staff at the Kerrville VA) and disseminates it into social systems. Timing is also essential when utilizing the DOI theory to move the program. The authors (Abbott-Gaffney et al., 2022) found that “organizations can remove barriers by providing multiple learning opportunities and support to reinforce the learner’s confidence, therefore increasing the likelihood of continued use of telehealth as a service delivery model.” Adult Learning Theory will also be utilized considering the various learning styles adult learners receive/learn information. It is essential for the Veteran to feel comfortable and confident in the newfound skill. The program should run for ten weeks, two times a week, to educate and introduce the iPad, Zoom application, and program to the Veterans. Between weeks four and seven, the goal will be troubleshooting and increasing independence with technology use. During weeks eight through ten, programs such as an exercise session, current events hour, or a virtual Bible study will occur. The Veterans will be given surveys, and staff will evaluate the program’s success for future use. The goal is to create a library of various activities/sessions available to Veterans. Healing Heroes was made with the idea that if the world shuts down again, these Heroes will have the opportunity for occupational engagement and not have to endure occupational deprivation and alienation.
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Delta Raiders: A study of collective narratives within veterans’ reunions.

Blackman, Aaron C. January 1900 (has links)
Master of Arts / Communications Studies, Theatre and Dance / Charles J. Griffin / This study examines the therapeutic nature of veterans’ reunions through a qualitative analysis of interviews and participant observation of the 2010 Delta Raiders of Vietnam Association biannual reunion. Eight Vietnam veterans who served in the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), Company D during Vietnam were interviewed, as well as three wives of these veterans. The following research question directed the study: What communicative functions do veterans’ reunions serve? By examining the quality of social support and the rationality (probability and fidelity) of the narratives that these veterans provide one another, this study seeks to understand why Vietnam veterans continue meeting for reunions, what in particular is so strong about the Delta Raider reunions, and how personal narratives communicatively function within a veteran’s reunion context. Results show that the veterans’ reunions primarily serve to rebuild narrative probability for the veterans, as well as construct boundaries for narrative fidelity to work within. Additionally, veterans’ reunions provide therapeutic relief, forming a second family through renewed company pride, and revealing tension between shared veteran experience and family communication.
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22: A Series Of Original Programmatic Compositions

Hoffmann, Jason T. 17 May 2016 (has links)
22 is a series of six programmatic compositions. The extra-musical narrative deals with the fact that twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day, a low estimate by some accounts. The music is written not specifically for veterans but to bring attention to veterans. It is important for all Americans to know the plight of those who have served their country and now are marginalized by the same country they swore to defend with their lives. Many veterans’ lives have been horrifically changed by war and those battle scars are now internal. Music is the best way that I can explain the complex emotions and story of veterans to a non-veteran audience. This music is intended to inform society of veteran suicides, not make a moral judgment against veterans or civilian society but to bring to light the story as it is. The music is instrumental so the weight of words will not interfere with how the listener interprets the music. / Mary Pappert School of Music; / Music Technology / MM; / Thesis;
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Veteran adjustment to civilian life : a research portfolio

Bowes, Margaret Alice January 2017 (has links)
Aim: Most veterans have a successful transition to civilian life when they leave the military. However, there are some veterans who struggle to cope and adjust to the demands and challenges of civilian life. The aims of this research portfolio are: firstly to systematically review the published literature regarding the relationship between six emotion regulation strategies (acceptance, avoidance, problem-solving, reappraisal, rumination and suppression) and veteran mental health (PTSD, depression and anxiety); and secondly, to explore psychosocial factors (mental health, stigma, self-stigma, attitude towards and likelihood of help-seeking, experiential avoidance, reappraisal and suppression) that influence veteran adjustment from military to civilian life, and to determine which of these predict a poor transition. Method: A systematic review of the literature was conducted. Strict search criteria were applied and resulted in 23 studies which met the full inclusion criteria for the review. For the empirical study, 154 veterans across Scotland completed a set of questionnaires. Results: The systematic review highlighted significant relationships between the emotion regulation strategies and mental health disorders in the veteran population. The strength and direction of these relationships depended on the emotion regulation strategy and the mental health condition. The empirical study found that mental health, experiential avoidance and cognitive reappraisal predicted veteran adjustment difficulty. Discussion: There are clear links between veterans’ mental health, the way veterans regulate their emotions and the degree to which they adjust to civilian life. This has implications for how veterans are supported when they leave the Armed Forces, in terms of services and health professionals being able to better understand and support their difficulties, to facilitate their re-integration into civilian life.
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Successful Strategies for Recruitment and Hiring of Veterans

Gamble, Paul 01 January 2017 (has links)
Transitioning from military service to the civilian workforce is both a daunting experience and a formidable challenge for many highly skilled veterans. The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the successful strategies of Fortune 500 business leaders for the recruitment and hiring of veterans. Person-organization fit theory formed the conceptual framework for this study. The targeted population consisted of 3 business leaders from 3 separate Fortune 500 businesses in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with successful strategies for recruiting and hiring veterans. Data collected from interviews and supporting documents were coded and analyzed using a mind-mapping technique, and 3 themes emerged: veteran awareness and edification, business leader awareness and edification, and working with strategic partners. The study findings may provide business leaders who lack veteran recruitment and hiring strategies opportunities to access skilled veterans seeking employment. The social implications of this study revolves around potential enhancements to business leaders' understanding of what highly skilled veterans may bring to their organizations' operational portfolio. Additionally, this study may contribute to veteran job seekers' awareness of the importance of preparing themselves for the career transition between military service and the civilian workforce.

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