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British Public Opinion after a Decade of War: Attitudes to Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: Using data from the 2011 British Social Attitudes survey (n = 3,311), this article compares British public opinion of the purposes and successes of the Iraq and …

'Goodbye and Good Luck': The Mental Health Needs and Treatment Experiences of British Ex-service Personnel

Abstract: Background: Little is known aboutthe psychological health or treatment psychological health or treatment experiences of those who haveleft the British armed forces. …

Transition Back into Civilian Life: A Study of Personnel Leaving the UK Armed Forces via "Military Prison"

A study to identify the factors associated with poor outcomes for personnel leaving the United Kingdom Armed Forces early.

Public Opinion of the Armed Forces in Canada, U.K. and the U.S.

Abstract: Public opinion of the military impacts morale of active and ex-service members, generates financial backing for military support services and influences political …

Diversifying the Uniform? The Participation of Minority Ethnic Personnel in the British Armed Services

Abstract: This article considers the pressures on the British armed services to increase the participation of minority ethnic groups and assesses recent government policy on this …

Risk-taking Behaviours among UK Military Reservists

Abstract: Background: Deploying in a combat role negatively impacts risk-taking behaviours, such as drinking, smoking and risky driving in regular UK military personnel. Little is …

The British military family: The experiences of British Army wives before, during, and after deployment, their satisfaction with military life, and their use of support networks

Abstract: This chapter features in the book 'Military Families and War in the 21st Century', which focuses on the key issues that affect military families when soldiers are …

Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel: Impact of Sociodemographic, Military, and Deployment-Related Factors

Abstract: Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a subsample of 7,581 participants from a cohort …

Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom

Abstract: Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article …

Life in and After the Armed Forces: Social Networks and Mental Health in the UK Military

Abstract: This study focuses on the influence of structural aspects of social integration (social networks and social participation outside work) on mental health (common mental …

The Long-Term Consequences of Military Deployment: A 5-Year Cohort Study of United Kingdom Reservists Deployed to Iraq in 2003

Abstract: Reserve and National Guard forces have been mobilized to an unprecedented degree in recent overseas conflicts. There is concern that rates of psychological problems may …

"Are You a Veteran?" Understandings of the Term "Veteran" among UK Ex-Service Personnel: A Research Note

Abstract: Different countries have varying definitions of the word “veteran,” which in turn influence the benefits that ex-Service personnel receive. However, public opinion …