Overcoming through service: An explanatory sequential mixed methods inquiry into the psychological resilience of minority military members

Abstract:This dissertation research project sought to advance the current body of research on mental health and psychological resilience among active-duty military service members …

Parental emotional socialization and child mental health after a military parenting program: A baseline target moderated mediation model

Abstract: Parental emotional socialization (PES) has been recognized as a critical mechanism in parenting programs to enhance children's well-being, especially following adversity. …

Posttraumatic growth-oriented training outcomes: Evaluating active military and first responder populations

Abstract:Trauma exposure among military service members and first responders occurs at a high rate, with approximately 87% of U.S. veterans and 80% of first responders reporting …

Quality of care for Veterans with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract:Heart failure is a highly prevalent and morbid disease. The US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system spans 1,380 healthcare facilities caring for 200,000 …

Report on the Mental Health Program for Veterans (MHPV) for fiscal year 2025

Abstract: The Report on the Mental Health Program for Veterans (MHPV) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 is submitted in compliance with Texas Government Code, Section 434.354. For fiscal …

The distance to dislocation outperforms the instability severity index score in predicting recurrent instability after arthroscopic Bankart repair in a military population

Abstract: Background: Although risk factors for recurrent instability following arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) have been extensively investigated in the general population, …

The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

The impact of race on survival and treatment in Veterans treated for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Abstract: Background: Black individuals have higher incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer than White individuals, and existing literature on treatment sequencing …

The lived experience of black females at the United States Naval Academy: Navigating waters less traveled

Abstract:This study addresses a critical gap in the literature by centering the lived experiences of Black female midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)—a group that remains …

The military’s mental health crisis and the role of the media in communicating the problem

Abstract:In the past 20 years, the suicide rate among service members has increased, with more than 30,177 service members and veterans (Crawford & Lutz, 2021) who served during …

The persistent effects of reintegration and militarization on female Veteran identity: A narrative inquiry study

Abstract:Reintegration presents significant challenges for female Veterans after their military service ends. This qualitative narrative inquiry study illuminates these …

The portrayal of female soldiers: A comparative analysis of German and U.S. military recruitment videos on social media

Abstract: Militaries worldwide are increasingly relying on social media to address recruitment challenges, particularly in attracting women to their ranks. This study compares the …