"Our Best Friend Is Moving Away": Exploring Parent Transition and Involvement during Their Student's First Year in College

This article documents the results of an exploratory qualitative study of parents of first-year college students at a doctoral-extensive institution in the Midwest. The qualitative survey instrument asked parents to respond to questions about transition and involvement issues during the first colleg...

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Published in:	The journal of college and university student housing Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 62 - 77
Main Authors:	Vianden, Jorg, Ruder, Jeff T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Association of College and University Housing Officers - International 2012
Subjects:	Academic Aspiration College Bound Students College Freshmen Conflict Resolution Emotional Response Expectation Interpersonal Relationship Parent Attitudes Parent Child Relationship Parent Influence Parent Participation Psychological Patterns Social Influences Student Development Student Responsibility Surveys Transitional Programs United States (Midwest)
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Summary:	This article documents the results of an exploratory qualitative study of parents of first-year college students at a doctoral-extensive institution in the Midwest. The qualitative survey instrument asked parents to respond to questions about transition and involvement issues during the first college year of their students. Findings suggest that parents struggled with their students leaving the home, were emotionally supportive of their students, and acknowledged their students' responsibility to resolve conflicts. Survey participants did not display behaviors associated with stereotypical helicopter parents. Implications and specific recommendations for college and university educators are offered.
ISSN:	0161-827X