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Military Spouses Transition too! A call to Action to Address Spouses’ Military to Civilian Transition

Abstract: Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) is the process experienced by military personnel as they leave service and return to civilian life. This MCT process is thought to …

Veterans’ Civilian Employment Experiences: Lessons Learnt from Focus Groups.

Abstract: Employment of veterans after leaving military service appears to be an important factor affecting their transition back to civilian life. Although there are employment …

The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study

Abstract: The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort …

The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study

Abstract: The San Francisco Veterans Study represents the fourth overall study—and third in the state of California—in the State of the American Veteran research series …

Military Sexual Assault (MSA) Among Veterans in Southern California: Associations With Physical Health, Psychological Health, and Risk Behaviors

Abstract: This study describes the relationship between military sexual assault (MSA) and various health and behavioral outcomes among a community-based sample of male (n 2,208) …

Civilian Unemployment and Mental Health: The Moderating Impact of Alcohol Misuse in Returning National Guard

Abstract: Postdeployment civilian unemployment has become a common problem and source of additional stress for National Guard (NG) personnel. This study evaluated 126 California NG …

PTSD in U.S. Veterans: The Role of Social Connectedness, Combat Experience and Discharge

Abstract: Service members who transition out of the military often face substantial challenges during their transition to civilian life. Leaving military service requires …

Exploring U.S. Veterans’ post-service employment experiences

Abstract: Although most U.S. veterans transition to civilian life successfully, securing employment and reintegrating into civilian communities, some veterans face transition …

Validation of the Warrior Identity Scale in the Chicagoland Veterans Study

Abstract: The present study examined the psychometric properties of a measure of military identity in a sample of U.S. military members. Confirmatory factor analysis provided …

Examining Veteran Transition to the Workplace through Military Transition Theory

Abstract: The transition from military service to civilian employment is one of the most important factors related to post-service well-being and success. It is also one of the …

Expanding the Understanding of Risk Behavior Associated With Homelessness Among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: To advance large-scale efforts to end veteran homelessness, an understanding of factors that contribute to housing insecurity is necessary. Common risk …