• Author: Nicole R. Morgan
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Veteran Transition Screener (VTS): A personalized empirical approach to assessing well-being during the military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: As U.S. post-9/11 veterans leave the military and enter the military-to-civilian transition phase, they navigate cultural and social identity adjustments, and their …

Subjective and objective measurement of underemployment and income among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Underemployment is an involuntary condition where individuals consider their employment inferior relative to a standard. This study analyzes underemployment among …

Associations among combat exposure, adverse childhood experiences, moral injury, and posttraumatic growth in a large cohort of post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Post-9/11 veterans experienced more deployments, combat exposure, and disability than earlier military cohorts. Those in the military are also more likely to …

The impact of adversity on body mass index as Veterans transition to civilian life

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), warfare exposure, and mental health symptoms upon changes in body mass index (BMI) were examined in a …

What do successful military-to-civilian transitions look like? a revised framework and a new conceptual model for assessing Veteran well-being

Abstract: Developmental theory indicates that success during a major life change requires attention to multiple life domains (e.g., physical health, mental health, employment, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …