• Author: Daniel F. Perkins
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The differential impact of COVID-19 on the psychological stress of post-9/11 Veterans: gender, race, and ethnicity

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic turndowns, social restrictions, and family life alterations. The stress induced by the public health crisis and its consequences …

Post-9/11 Veterans' pursuit and completion of post-secondary education: Social connection, mental health, and finances

Abstract: This study examined how veteran social engagement predicted post-secondary school attainment. Nearly 10,000 post-9/11 veterans, who separated from military service in …

Trajectories of functioning in a population-based sample of veterans: contributions of moral injury, PTSD, and depression

Abstract: Although research has shown that exposure to potentially traumatic and morally injurious events is associated with psychological symptoms among veterans, knowledge …

The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Warfare Exposure on Military Sexual Trauma Among Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a pervasive problem; this study examined the relationship of the precursory traumas of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and warfare …

The subjective underemployment experience of post-9/11 veterans after transition to civilian work

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Underemployment is a challenge for the civilian workforce and a particular risk for veterans as they transition from military service to civilian employment. …

The transition to civilian life: impact of comorbid PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance on veterans' social functioning and suicidal ideation

Abstract: Objective: Trauma-exposed veterans may be more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and sleep disturbance together rather than in …

The Relationship between Veterans’ Employment Program Component Use and Career Advancement Over Time

Abstract: Over the last 5 years or so, as veterans transitioned, they generally fared well in the civilian workforce. There are numerous programs designed to help veterans write a …

Factors influencing parental functioning and satisfaction for veteran mothers during civilian transition

Abstract: Objective: Risk and protective factors associated with parental functioning (i.e., meeting child's emotional needs) and satisfaction (i.e., closeness) were examined among …

Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life manage numerous changes simultaneously, in health, employment, social relationships, and …

The influence of employment program components upon job attainment during a time of identity and career transition

Abstract: This study assessed the effectiveness of employment programs components, which resulted in the identification of content and process components that increase …

Changes in the health and broader well-being of U.S. veterans in the first three years after leaving military service: Overall trends and group differences

Abstract: Objectives: Scholars have theorized that the initial period after military discharge may be a particularly vulnerable time for veterans. Yet, several recent studies raise …

Reducing barriers to post-9/11 veterans’ use of programs and services as they transition to civilian life

Abstract: Background: Numerous programs exist to support veterans in their transitions to civilian life. Programs are offered by a host of governmental and non-governmental …