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First Generation College Student Transitions: Informing Counseling Practices For Emerging Adults, Cassandra A. Storlie, Jessi Budyka, Anna A. Ellenson, Alexandra Malkani, Deanna Revels
First Generation College Student Transitions: Informing Counseling Practices For Emerging Adults, Cassandra A. Storlie, Jessi Budyka, Anna A. Ellenson, Alexandra Malkani, Deanna Revels
Adultspan Journal
Using Schlossberg’s Transition Theory (STT), we used a directive content analysis to explore the high school to college career transitions of 24 emerging adults who were first generation college students (FGCS) with undeclared majors. 153 phrases aligned with STT highlighting unanticipated situations, psychological resources, and emerging adult development. Implications for professional counselors working with FGCS are provided.