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ERIC Number: EJ519133
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-426X
Self-Definition among Women Students.
Breese, Jeffrey R.; O'Toole, Richard O.
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v29 n1 p27-40 Fall 1995
Researchers examined adult women's unique experiences in becoming students, investigating the varied circumstances among women whose life transitions led them to the university versus those who did not experience significant life changes. Surveys indicated that being in life status transition caused most of the women to seek out higher education. (SM)
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Females, Higher Education, Life Events, Motivation, Student Characteristics, Womens Education
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Life Transitions