ERIC Number: EJ817485
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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Before the Pomp and Circumstance: Seniors Reflect on Graduating from High School
Daigneault, Susan Dahlgren; Wirtz, Elizabeth
Professional School Counseling, v11 n5 p327-334 Jun 2008
This article reports on a study conducted at a large, comprehensive high school in New England. The study focused on identifying seniors' concerns and sources of excitement as they anticipated their transition from high school. Results indicate that the seniors worried about money, being successful, and leaving friends and family. In contrast, the seniors expressed excitement about having more freedom and fewer rules. In addition to suggesting intervention strategies for school counselors, this article gives school counselors a model for using qualitative research practices in their work. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, High Schools, Qualitative Research, Intervention, School Counselors, Student Attitudes, Student Adjustment, School Counseling, Graduation, High School Seniors, Financial Problems, Separation Anxiety, Independent Living
American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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