Reference:
Barry, A. E., Whiteman, S. D., & MacDermid Wadsworth, S. M. (2014). Student service members/veterans in higher education: A systematic review. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 51(1), 30-42. doi: 10.1515/jsarp-2014-0003
Summary:
This article systematically reviewed the data-based peer-reviewed research examining student service members and veterans in higher education. Compared to their civilian peers, military-affiliated students exhibit disproportionately higher rates of health risk behaviors and psychological symptoms, and personal and educational adjustment difficulties. The authors found that combat-related trauma is a contributing factor to these differences between civilian students and military-affiliated students. The current evidence-base is limited, lacking nationally representative and/or longitudinal data to inform policies and programs for student service members and veterans.