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Japanese College Students' Learning through Horse Leading Practices in Field Experiences
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Fuchikami, Maho; Sato, Takahiro; McKay, Cathy; Mastumoto, Tsuyoshi – College Student Journal, 2022
The purpose of this study was to investigate Japanese college students' learning experiences during horse leading in field placements. The study was situated in the framework of andragogy theory and used an explanatory (holistic) case study design. Participants were six Japanese college students with no prior experience in learning how to lead…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Animals, Communication Skills
Veterans' College Choices: An Examination of Educational Intentions and Influential Factors
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Hornor, Tara – College Student Journal, 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine veterans' educational intentions as well as the factors influencing their college choices. Individual interviews were conducted with 30 veterans separating from military service who were eligible for military educational benefits. Results indicated 80 percent of veterans planned to utilize their military…
Descriptors: Veterans, Veterans Education, College Choice, Student Educational Objectives
Predictors of Role Efficacy in College Mothers
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Ricco, Robert B.; Badiee, Manijeh – College Student Journal, 2020
Mothers pursuing higher education represent a substantial and growing percentage of college students across the U.S. Previous research with this population is relatively scant and, generally, has not considered age differences among college mothers. The present study sought to identify predictors of parent role and student role efficacy in college…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Self Efficacy, College Students, Mothers
Subjective Social Status and Positive Indicators of Well-Being among Emerging Adult College Students
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Zorotovich, Jennifer; Johnson, Elizabeth I.; Linn, Rebekah – College Student Journal, 2016
The current study extends research on social status and well-being among young people by examining whether subjective social status (SSS) is related to life satisfaction and happiness. Emerging adults (n = 383) between 18 and 29 provided data on demographic characteristics, SSS, life satisfaction, and happiness via an online survey. Regression…
Descriptors: Social Status, Online Surveys, Physical Health, Life Satisfaction
How to Better Engage Online Students with Online Strategies
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Britt, Margaret – College Student Journal, 2015
Online education is growing at a phenomenal rate. This growth in online education offers many opportunities to colleges and universities to reach students who may not have attended a traditional (brick and mortar) college or university. Online education also gives students more control over their education along with a more flexible schedule. As…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Best Practices, College Students
Out from the Shadows: Female Student Veterans and Help-Seeking
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DiRamio, David; Jarvis, Kathryn; Iverson, Susan; Seher, Christin; Anderson, Rachel – College Student Journal, 2015
Colleges and universities are devoting resources to support students who have military experience. However, evidence suggests veterans may not be using services. Since resources are available this begs the questions "why not?" and "what are the help-seeking attitudes of veterans for psychological and academic assistance?" It's…
Descriptors: Females, Womens Education, Veterans, Veterans Education