Abstract

Participants will learn about the lived experiences of military adolescents and their search for identity. This population is often faced with identity challenges relating to frequent relocations. Understanding their lived experiences will help healthcare professionals learn how they can support identity exploration and achievement through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Jennifer S. Thomas, MSN, RN and Denise A. Smart, DrPH - College of Nursing, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Chi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Washington State University, Spokane, Washington, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescents, Identity Development, Military

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The lived experiences of highly mobile military adolescents and their search for identity

Washington, DC, USA

Participants will learn about the lived experiences of military adolescents and their search for identity. This population is often faced with identity challenges relating to frequent relocations. Understanding their lived experiences will help healthcare professionals learn how they can support identity exploration and achievement through interdisciplinary collaboration.