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Entrepreneurship among Veterans: Comparative evidence from recent surveys

Abstract: The large literature on the correlates of entrepreneurship pays little attention to America’s military Veterans. We leverage two national surveys with rich demographic …

The employment experiences of serving partners

This project aimed to raise awareness of areas of potential disadvantage or challenges caused by Service to partners, whilst also helping to identify possible gaps and ensure easy …

Integrating corporate social responsibility with financial outcomes: Stock performance of firms hiring US Veterans during COVID-19

Abstract: Purpose: We propose an alternative rationale for why some firms employ veterans, driven not solely by benevolence but also by the prospect of enhanced outcomes. …

The progressions of a gendered military: A theoretical examination of gender inequality in the Canadian military

Abstract: This study examines gender inequality within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by exploring the persistent challenges faced by women in a traditionally masculinized …

Experiences of women and minoritized US military Veteran business owners: Descriptive evidence on "vetrepreneur" survival and growth

Abstract: Purpose: Publicly available datasets in the USA present data suppression issues that limit the ability to investigate entrepreneurial subgroups like military veterans, …

Exploring the differences in military attitudes toward rape myths and their relationship to demographic factors

Abstract: Military sexual assault crimes, including rape, attempted sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact, and sexual harassment, have continued to increase over the last few …

The relationship between institutional identification, institutional betrayal, and trauma symptom severity in survivors of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is increasingly prevalent, with 8,866 reported cases in 2021, though actual numbers are likely higher. Despite prevention efforts by the …

In the eye of the reaper: Drone pilots, remote war, and resistance in the United States

Abstract: For over two decades, the United States has conducted remote war in the form of intelligence gathering and lethal strikes from remotely piloted aircraft, colloquially …

Spouse and Partner Employment Survey 2024

The Army Families Federation (AFF) Spouse and Partner Employment Survey received 678 responses from Army spouses and partners, including those in long-term relationships. The …

Inventorying data to support army harmful behavior prevention metrics and measures

Abstract: Having accurate data to better understand the occurrence and frequency of harmful behaviors, including factors that increase or decrease the likelihood that they occur, …

Clothing and individual equipment for the female soldier: Developing a framework to improve the evidence base which informs future design and evaluation

Abstract: The development of inclusive equipment and clothing is a priority across national defence departments that are part of The Technical Cooperation Programme. As such, a …

Examining retention sentiments and attrition among active duty Army medical officers

Abstract: Introduction: Providing quality care and maintaining exceptional medical providers are important priorities for military medicine. The present study examines the …