A Narrative Inquiry on the Process of Change in Active Duty Soldier’s Ego-Identity through His Experience of Counseling Specializing in Military Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-456
Author(s):  
Hana Lee ◽  
Jagyoung Koo
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Ego Identity ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Military Life

Illuminating Transformative Learning/Assessment: Infusing Creativity, Reciprocity, and Care Into Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 154134462110451
Author(s):  
Michelle Searle ◽  
Claire Ahn ◽  
Lynn Fels ◽  
Katrina Carbone
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Jack Mezirow ◽  
The World ◽  
Holistic Assessment ◽  
The Individual

In this article, the authors speak to the paradox of assessing transformative learning (TL) in higher education. TL theory, developed by Jack Mezirow, is a theory of learning to describe the process of change in how individuals view the world based on previous experiences. Recognizing that the 10 phases of Mezirow’s TL theory are fluid and intertwined, three prominent aspects resonated within the individual narratives: the importance of a disorienting dilemma, the qualities of self-reflection, and liberatory actions. By exploring the complexities, challenges, and possibilities encountered in their classrooms, the shared narratives reveal how students were engaged in TL and embedded within are holistic assessment processes the authors enacted with learners. Throughout this dialogical narrative inquiry focused on assessment, the authors underwent their own TL in the presence of each other, confessing uncertainties and vulnerabilities, thus showcasing the potential to transform understanding with and through reciprocal learning.

Tabulations of Responses from the 1999 Survey of Active Duty Personnel: Volume 1 Assignments, Careers, and Military Life

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary A. Deak ◽  
D. Rockwell ◽  
Christine Gaines ◽  
Cynthia Helba ◽  
Laverne C. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Active Duty ◽  
Military Life ◽  
Active Duty Personnel

The experiences of active duty military spouses with advanced degrees in maintaining and advancing their careers

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 387-398
Author(s):  
Elaina DaLomba ◽  
Mary Jan Greer ◽  
Erika Cruz ◽  
Abigail Harris ◽  
Caitlyn King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Military Spouses ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Career Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Active Duty Military ◽  
Military Life ◽  
Professional Self

BACKGROUND: Individuals married to active duty military members experience a significantly higher rate of un/underemployment than their civilian counterparts; those with advanced degrees are most impacted. Occupation is central to individual identity and adaptation; therefore, individual occupational struggles can impact family systems. Evidence shows military spouse career concerns impact service member retention, making spouse employment related to national security; however there is limited research on active duty spouses, particularly those with advanced degrees. OBJECTIVE: This phenomenological study explored the experiences of activity duty military spouses with advanced degrees focusing on maintaining and advancing their careers. METHODS: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were used to explore experiences of military spouses with advanced degrees actively seeking to work in their profession. Inductive content analysis was used to derive overarching themes to respond to the research questions. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged: uniqueness of military life impacts; professional adaptation: flexibility, creativity and reinvention of the professional self; enhanced sense of duty/professional integrity; and need for enhanced forms of career support. CONCLUSIONS: Military spouses with advanced degrees value and have a right to occupation, including work. Military life presents unique barriers to this. Results have implications for healthcare providers and policy-makers.

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