• Author: Ryan P. Chesnut
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Examining the impact of risk and protective factors on post-9/11 U.S. Veterans’ moral injury latent profiles and transitions

Abstract: Objective: To identify moral injury (MI) latent profiles, transitions in MI profile membership over time, and predictors of MI profile transitions. This study represents …

Moral injury and COVID-related stress among post-9/11 Veterans: Examining longitudinal associations

Abstract: Although most U.S. military veterans make a successful transition from military service to civilian life, some may experience a heightened risk for having adverse mental …

Evaluating the interpersonal theory of suicide among post-9/11 Veterans: Suicidal desire and intent in the early transition to civilian life

Abstract: Relative to the civilian population, veterans are at elevated risk of dying by suicide. However, there have been few studies using the interpersonal theory of suicide …

Military sexual trauma and mental health counseling: Effects on resilience over time among recent‐era U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) is prevalent and causes numerous deleterious effects on survivors. This study investigated the association between mental health counseling …

Veteran reports of anxiety and depression before, during, and after COVID-19: Associations with race/ethnicity, gender, and traumatic exposures

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic was a world-wide health emergency that resulted in individuals experiencing challenges in numerous life domains. Life domains affected included …

Moral Injury and Social Well-Being: A Growth Curve Analysis

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) may occur in the context of committing transgressions (i.e., self-directed MI reactions), witnessing transgressions, or being the victims of others’ …

Exploring Moral Injury: Theory, Measurement, and Applications

Abstract: This research brief summarizes and highlights presentations on moral injury related to theory, measurement, and applications. The overall was to identify current gaps …

Examining the Factor Structure of the Moral Injury Events Scale in a Veteran Sample

Abstract: Introduction: Interest in moral injury has burgeoned over the last decade as an increasing number of professionals recognize that current conceptualizations of trauma …