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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Barry, Adam E.; Whiteman, Shawn D.; MacDermid Wadsworth, Shelley – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2014
We systematically reviewed the data-based peer-reviewed research examining student service members/veterans (SSM/V) in higher education. Compared to civilian peers, SSM/V exhibit disproportionately higher rates of health risk behaviors and psychological symptoms, and personal and educational adjustment difficulties (i.e., inability to connect with…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Veterans, Military Service, College Students
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Whiteman, Shawn D.; Barry, Adam E. – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2011
The present study examined the nature and correlates of 252 student service members'/military veteran and civilian college students' drinking motivations. Data was collected via electronic survey. Results revealed no differences between military affiliated and civilian students in mean levels of alcohol motivations; however, the links between…
Descriptors: Military Personnel, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Comparative Analysis