Male Veterans' Perceptions of Midlife Career Transition and Life Satisfaction: A Study of Military Men Transitioning to the Teaching Profession

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One hundred twenty male Veterans who participated in the Troops to Teachers program were surveyed using qualitative methods to examine their career transitions to the teaching profession and life satisfaction. Veterans often reported the importance of preparation and sacrifice; they reported negative ratings of formal transition programs.

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Robertson, H. C., Brott, P. E. (2013). Male Veterans' Perceptions of Midlife Career Transition and Life Satisfaction: A Study of Military Men Transitioning to the Teaching Profession. Adultspan Journal, 12, 66-79. doi:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2013.00016.x