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Mental health in the post-deployment transition assistance program: A qualitative study of National Guard members' experiences

Abstract:Objective: National Guard post-deployment and reintegration processes leave servicemembers with a unique urgency to return to their families, homes, and civilian lives due …

Outcomes of COVID-19: Posttraumatic growth and emotion-focused coping among U.S. Veterans

Abstract:Female veterans are currently the fastest growing population of veterans in the United States (Department of Veterans Affairs, 2022) and have a higher prevalence of …

Improving rural Veterans’ healthcare access through telehealth: Utilization patterns, cost savings, and transportation insecurity

Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …

Post-deployment emotional intelligence in Army National Guard soldiers: A phenomenological study

Abstract:The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of National Guard soldiers as they describe and perceive their use of emotional …

Military sexual trauma services and support: Women Veterans and quality of life

Abstract:The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand how female military survivors of active-duty military sexual trauma who reside within the United States …

The recidivism rates of violent crimes in Veterans with a mental health diagnosis in the United States correctional facilities

Abstract:This quantitative study investigates the relationship between veteran status, serious mental illness, and recidivism rates for violent crimes among incarcerated …

Functional impairment associated with cognitive decline in Veterans with psychiatric and neuropsychiatric comorbid conditions

Abstract:Cognitive decline and functional impairment present significant challenges for aging populations, particularly among U.S. military Veterans who face unique service-related …

Beyond the battlefield: Exploring LGBTQ+ service members’ and Veterans’ perception of the nature of military experiences and leadership

Abstract:The experiences of LGBTQ+ military personnel in the U.S. military have been informed by developing policies and societal behaviors. While major strides have been made, …

Qualitative analysis of the influence of military culture on the resocialization of combat Veterans

Abstract:The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 25 combat-experienced Veterans of the Global War on Terror who fit an operational definition of successful …

Comparing loneliness assessment tools in a Veteran's community

Abstract:Problem Statement: The current screening practices used in the Vet Center may not effectively capture veterans’ levels of loneliness. With increasing recognition of the …

The experience of living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for African American male Veterans

Abstract:For this study, I conducted interviews with African American male veterans who have been formally diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The objective was …

The influence of selected demographic and academic factors on the persistence to degree completion of military Veterans at a research university in the South

Abstract:A large number of veterans leave the military each year, hoping to reacclimate successfully to civilian society while utilizing the knowledge and skills they acquired in …