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 …
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 …
Abstract:Rural veterans face persistent barriers to accessing timely and quality healthcare, with transportation insecurity emerging as a critical yet understudied challenge. In …
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 …
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 …
Abstract:This quantitative study investigates the relationship between veteran status, serious mental illness, and recidivism rates for violent crimes among incarcerated …
Abstract:Cognitive decline and functional impairment present significant challenges for aging populations, particularly among U.S. military Veterans who face unique service-related …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …