Abstract: In 2013 the Director General of Army Reform and the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) announced its intention to fund a £1.3 million programme to conduct …
Abstract: This study is an examination of Action Research (AR) conducted in Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It details the …
Abstract: Mental health and resilience training initiatives have been implemented in many military organizations with the intention of optimizing the psychological resilience of …
Abstract: Military cultural competency involves understanding the unique needs of military and veteran (MV) populations. Research shows that culturally competent care improves …
Abstract: As part of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) code of Values and Ethics,1 the organization should support a work environment …
Abstract: This article starts with a brief summary of military culture to set the stage for a discussion of what can be learned from papers that were presented and discussions that …
Abstract: Background: Accessible mental health care, delivered via mobile apps or web-based services, may be essential for military members, public safety personnel (PSP), and …
Abstract: This study assessed attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to psychological health, organizational culture, and retention among Defence Team (DT) personnel. The …
Abstract: This perspective piece begins with a look at the contribution of social science research to military culture change. The discussion emphasizes that military culture(s) …
Abstract: The military and family can be demanding institutions with competing priorities that can cause poor work-life balance. This study examined the role of work-life balance …
Abstract: Research shows that designated group members (DGMs; women, Indigenous individuals, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and racialized people) in the Canadian Armed Forces …
Abstract: Although the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers and promotes various options to retain members choosing to voluntarily release (i.e., like making adjustments to their …