%0 Journal Article
%T Exploring the experiences of adult learners in a transition program
%A Courtney E Karmelita
%J Journal of Adult and Continuing Education
%@ 1479-7194
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1477971418791587
%X Transition programs have emerged as a support for adult learners seeking college education. Adult learners¡¯ perspectives are missing in the literature on transition programs. To better support adult learners in transition programs, it is essential to understand their experiences and perspectives. Using Schlossberg¡¯s Transition Theory (Anderson, Goodman, & Schlossberg, 2012) and Cross¡¯s (1991) student barrier categorizations as a framework, this narrative study investigates the experiences of five adult learners enrolled in a transition program. The findings indicate that the relationships the participants formed through the program served as a support system, and that participation in the program led to a shift in self-perception. The participant narratives also highlight barriers to college enrollment for adult learners, such as difficulty using technology and health related issues
%K Transition
%K adult learners
%K higher education
%K transition program
%K barriers
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1477971418791587