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Barriers and facilitators to successful transition to civilian life for ex-servicewomen: The perspective of service providers and policymakers

Abstract: The role of women in the UK Armed Forces has changed considerably in the last decade. With the aim to increase the number of women serving in the military, research must …

Lived experiences of reintegration for Afghanistan Veterans who were Army combat medics

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences, strengths, and challenges of reintegrating into civilian life for GWOT Army veterans who were medics. Three …

Women in the military: Navigating through female life stages and military career by "acting normally"

Abstract: Recruiting and retaining female military personnel remains a challenge in most military organizations. This study explores how female-specific transitional stages in life …

Need for recovery and work-family conflict in the Armed Forces: A latent profile analysis of job demands and resources

Abstract: Building on the Job Demands-Resources model, this study aims to investigate the interaction between job characteristics and work-related stress indicators in a sample of …

Preliminary validation of the barriers to employment and coping efficacy scales for Veterans with a mental health condition (BECES-V) – assessing barriers and self-efficacy to returning to work

Abstract: Purpose: Released Veterans with mental health conditions are three times more likely than civilians to experience limitations in work reintegration. Various tools have …

Empowering Veterans in career transition: The development of a model for overcoming imposter syndrome in the civilian workforce

Abstract: Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from military to civilian employment, facing numerous personal, professional, and cultural challenges. Among …

Fallout: the psychosocial harms of negative military discharge experiences

Abstract: Military discharge marks a pivotal life transition, often resulting in loss of identity, purpose, and belonging. Negative discharge experiences are further associated …

The impact on women Veterans returning to the workforce: A correlational-predictive

Abstract:A significant number of military veterans encounter difficulties in transitioning to civilian life, with women veterans often facing unique challenges. To better …

Soldier first or loyal military wife? What women in dual-service relationships reveal about the contemporary gendering of militaries

Abstract: Recent and ongoing efforts by the Canadian Armed Forces to recruit and retain more women, promote a more gender equal workplace, and support military spouses suggest that …

Part-Time Military Service and Sacrifice: Understanding The Outcomes of Long-Term Reserve Service With Partners And Employers

Abstract: This research aimed to understand the lived experience of part time reservists and how they balance family and civilian work with their military commitments. Results …

Business model innovation practices of Veteran-owned enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract:This paper examines the experiences of veteran small business owners and their efforts to innovate their business models during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, framed …