Students with Chronic Illnesses Navigating the College Transition: Evidence from One Four-Year U.S. University.
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| Title: | Students with Chronic Illnesses Navigating the College Transition: Evidence from One Four-Year U.S. University. |
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| Authors: | Issacson, Karly Ball1, Tuckwiller, Elizabeth2 |
| Source: | Journal of Postsecondary Education & Disability. Spring2025, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p367-378. 12p. |
| Subject Terms: | *College student adjustment, *Chronic diseases, Chronically ill, Services for people with disabilities, Research questions |
| Abstract: | This study investigated postsecondary transition experiences among 20 four-year college students with chronic illnesses. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, this study addressed the following research question: What illness-related barriers do postsecondary students with chronic illnesses describe as being influential during their transitions to higher education? Data were analyzed using an applied thematic analysis approach (Guest et al., 2011). Findings indicated three key themes. Participants described: (a) unique challenges as they managed their medical care for the first time during the transition to college; (b) hesitancy to communicate with their parents about illness-related challenges during the transition; (c) influences on the transition from having fellow chronically ill immediate family members. Recommendations for disability service professionals and other relevant university staff members who work with chronically ill students are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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