Understanding the School Transition Experiences of Adolescents Living in Armed Forces Families: A Service Parent Perspective

The purpose of this project will be to explore the types of experiences that service parents in England are having when moving and transitioning their adolescent(s) into a new school. This project will explore different factors (e.g., the child, the family, the school, etc.) that can influence the school transition process and experience. Individuals who meet the following criteria will be invited to participate in the project: (1) at least one parent in the family is currently serving as a Regular Force member in the Armed Forces, and (2) has an adolescent who is currently in Years 10-13 (Grade 9-12 equivalent in Canada) who has experienced a school transition in England during the past two years. Data will be collected from 8-10 service parents using demographic surveys and in-depth qualitative interviews. Since this project replicates one being conducted in Canada, the findings of both projects will be compared to deepen learning and to inform policy in both countries.

Faculty Supervisor:

Heidi Cramm

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Partner:

King's College London

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Queen's University

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