Soldiers to Citizens: The Link between Military Service and Volunteering

Abstract: Research shows that military service is linked with political engagement, such as voting. This connection is strongest for minorities. The authors explore the …

Income Study: Regular Force Veteran Report

Abstract: Objective: The Income Study is part of the Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research. This report examines relative income and family income using Statistics …

Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Military to civilian transition is an important but poorly researched event in the life course of military Veterans. In this report, Veterans are former Canadian Forces …

Deployment psychology: Evidence-based strategies to promote mental health in the military

Abstract: The goal of this volume is to guide the field of military psychology in the development of evidence-based support for service members. Many psychological studies have …

Effects of trauma-related cues on pain processing in posttraumatic stress disorder: an fMRI investigation

Abstract: Background: Imaging studies of pain processing in primary psychiatric disorders are just emerging. This study explored the neural correlates of stress-induced analgesia …

Reconceptualizing combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational hazard

Abstract: Combat is clearly an occupational hazard with direct implications for mental health. In the case of the military, the mission dictates how often a service member leaves …

Shaping the future, Military and Veteran Health Research

Abstract: This book represents the most current research being conducted across Canada on issues of military and veteran health. It provides a snapshot of the military health …

There and Back Again: How Parental Experiences Affect Children’s Adjustments in the Course of Military Deployments

Abstract: As a consequence of various causes, numerous children are confronted with parental separation. By following families in the course of military deployments, this study …

Across the Wire: Veterans, Mental Health and Vulnerability

Abstract: The mental health of veterans of the armed forces and its link to offending has been a subject of considerable concern in recent years. This paper reviews the available …

Are social networking sites a source of online harassment for teens? Evidence from survey data

Abstract: Media reports on incidences of abuse on the internet, particularly among teenagers, are growing at an alarming rate causing much concern among parents of teenagers and …

Above and beyond the call. Long-term real earnings effects of British male military conscription in the post-war years

Abstract: We add to the literature on the long-term economic effects of male military service. We concentrate on post-war British conscription into the armed services from 1949 to …

Effects of Deployment on Depression Screening Scores in Pregnancy at an Army Military Treatment Facility

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the relationship of positive screening for depression during and after pregnancy with deployment status of the spouse. Methods: We conducted a …