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Navigating dual roles: The psychological well-being and role perception of ex-soldiers who served as military correctional guards

Abstract: While imprisonment's impact on correctional staff has been widely studied, little attention has been given to military prisons. Addressing this gap, the study examines …

The prominent impact of pre-deployment aggression on moral injury outcomes post-discharge: A six-year longitudinal study of former Israeli combatants

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Moral injury (MI) is a potential clinical problem associated with distress following exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs). While previous …

Unit social support, sense of coherence, PTSD, and suicidal ideation in Israeli Defense Forces soldiers

Abstract: Background: Military service is a significant stressor for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal ideation (SI). The study aimed to examine direct and indirect …

Psychological impact of reserve duty on spouses: Anxiety, resilience, and sense of coherence among Israeli women during the 2023 Israel-HAMAS conflict

Abstract: Following the October 7th 2023 HAMAS' attack, approximately 220,000 Israeli reservists were mobilized. This study examined anxiety among women whose partners were …

Associations over time between wartime deployment, parental burnout and child adjustment

Abstract: Military deployment places significant stress on families, yet little is known about its effects in contexts where both deployed and non-deployed family members face …

The impact of combat intensity and deployment stressors on Veteran post-traumatic stress

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veteran trauma is central to trauma research. Combat exposure, perceived threat, and concerns about disruptions to life and family are key predictors of …

Attachment anxiety amplifies PTSD symptoms among Israeli reservists following combat exposure in the iron swords war

Abstract: Wartime reserve duty can intensify emotional burden and precipitate post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). We investigated whether serving in the reserves during the Iron …

Is there a dissociative subtype of exposure to PMIEs among army Veterans?

Abstract: Previous research has demonstrated that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) frequently co-occur in …

Childhood trauma, loneliness, social support, and PTSD/C-PTSD in lone and non-lone soldiers during the Israel-Hamas war

Abstract:Background: Childhood trauma is a form of complex trauma that impacts a broad range of biopsychosocial constructs, including a possible PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis. Complex …

Primary prevention of PTSD symptoms in combat-deploying soldiers using attention bias modification: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that attentional threat avoidance is associated with increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study evaluated the …

Views of aging and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among older adult war Veterans in the context of renewed war

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: For aging combat veterans, experiencing renewed war in old age can exacerbate coping with age-related challenges. The present study sought to examine how past …

Association between adverse childhood experiences and combat-related PTSD among Israeli conscripts referred for pre-enlistment mental health evaluations

Abstract: Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with PTSD in military populations, but most studies assess ACEs retrospectively after trauma …