• Author: Shane J. Sacco
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Physical activity, posttraumatic stress, and gender: A longitudinal study of post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Given the importance of physical activity (PA) for both physical and mental health, the present study characterizes post-9/11 veterans' leisure-time PA engagement over …

Meaning in life as a mechanism between perceived posttraumatic growth and subsequent mental health in OEF/OIF/OND military Veterans

Abstract: Meaning making efforts, such as perceiving posttraumatic growth (PPTG), may relate to mental health (MH), especially when creating meaning in life (MIL). We tested this …

Life meaning and mental health in post-9/11 veterans: the mediating role of perceived stress

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Post-9/11 veterans frequently experience diminished mental health following military service. Life meaning is related to better mental health …

Demographic, deployment and post-deployment experiences predict trajectories of meaning in life in OEF/OIF/OND veterans

Abstract: Research consistently links U.S. military veterans' meaning in life to better mental health and well-being. Yet, because meaning in life is usually studied as a precursor …

Post-9/11 military Veterans' adjustment to civilian life over time following separation from service

Abstract: US military veterans face many challenges in transitioning to civilian life; little information is available regarding veterans' reintegration experiences over time. The …

Influences of religiousness/spirituality on mental and physical health in OEF/OIF/OND military veterans varies by sex and race/ethnicity

Abstract: Background: Religiousness/spirituality (R/S) has been associated with greater mental wellbeing in US military veterans, but this work has been conducted primarily with …