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US Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers' motivations for joining the military and their effects on post-deployment mental health

Abstract: The link between combat exposure and mental health among military service members has been well-established, and reservists are at increased risk. This study uses a …

Navigating moral injury and the search for recognition: Dutch peacekeeper Veterans return to Lebanon

Abstract: Moral injury (MI) not only impacts individuals but also damages relations between individuals and their communities. While conventional interventions focus on individual …

The effects of military lifestyle and operational deployments on marital dynamics: A qualitative study of military spouses in Türkiye

Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the effects of military lifestyle and operational deployments on the marital experiences of military spouses through a …

Perceptions of women in U.S. Army combat units: A mixed-methods study post-gender integration

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exposure to serving with women on male opinions about gender integration in the formerly all-male Infantry and …

The health and quality of life of Dutch peacekeeping Veterans, 40 years after the mission, and their association with deployment-related stressors

Abstract: The long-term effects of a peacekeeping deployment on veterans' health and quality of life are relatively neglected in the literature. We tested the hypothesis that …

How do those who have served deserve to be treated? Military Veterans in the UK social security system

Abstract: Military service has often been a basis for civilian welfare entitlements. If mass wartime service justified collective provision, it is now suggested professional …

Substance use service utilization and barriers to access among homeless Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: The high prevalence of military veteran substance use (SU) when compared to their nonveteran counterparts has been described as an urgent public health issue. The …

Substance use service utilization and barriers to access among homeless Veterans: A scoping review

Abstract: The high prevalence of military veteran substance use (SU) when compared to their nonveteran counterparts has been described as an urgent public health issue. The …

Subjective and objective measurement of underemployment and income among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Underemployment is an involuntary condition where individuals consider their employment inferior relative to a standard. This study analyzes underemployment among …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between U.S. civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Differences in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between US civilians and military Veterans in the Gulf War and post-9/11 war eligibility cohorts: A research note

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among military veterans who experienced combat compared with those who did not. However, it is unknown how PTSD rates …

Complexities and possibilities of strengthening the social inclusion of military women in the Netherlands Armed Forces: Findings from an action research project

Abstract: The social inclusion of military women is negatively affected by dominant masculine norms. Often, military organizations try to promote inclusion through top-down …