Predictors of adjustment to life after service among Canadian military Veterans

Abstract:The transition out of military service and into civilian life represents a considerable challenge for many military veterans. In this study we used mixture growth modeling …

Longitudinal analysis of adjustment to civilian life and self-rated mental health using the Life after Service Survey

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from the military can be a stressful time in a military member?s life. Although evidence shows several factors are associated with a difficult …

The challenges faced by Bedouin soldiers after release from IDF military service and their struggle to reintegrate into civilian life within their community

Abstract: A qualitative study focused on the experiences of young Bedouin Israeli citizens who volunteered to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. The study aimed to understand the …

Navigating the external environment for military-to-civilian transition: Findings from the transition mapping study 3

Abstract: People who serve in the United Kingdom's (UK) Armed Forces and their families are, at some point in their lives, expected to undergo a transition from military to …

Measurement invariance of the occupational engagement scale – student and career adapt-abilities scale across U.S. Veterans' employment status

Abstract: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces experience employment-related challenges when they separate from the military and reintegrate into civilian life. Challenges related to …

From service member to student: Can associations between failure to attend and retention help identify at risk student Veterans?

Abstract: Student veterans are a unique population on college/university campuses who may face numerous obstacles associated with transitioning from service member to student. One …

Understanding the experience of military retirement transition and U.S. female Veterans’ sense of identity

Abstract: Occupation constitutes a central component of a person’s identity. Retirement from the workforce is a significant life event, impacting one’s sense of self and …

Differences in healthcare costs over 10 years following discharge from military service by weight trajectory

Abstract: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among military personnel has increased substantially in the past two decades. Following military discharge many personnel can …

Transition needs among Veterans living with chronic pain: a systematic review

Abstract: A third of Canadian Armed Forces veterans report difficulty adjusting to post-military life. Moreover, an estimated 40% of Canadian veterans live with chronic pain, which …

‘Where are all the women?’ Recognition and representation – UK female veterans’ experiences of support in civilian life

This report highlights the limited research and recognition of UK female veterans and their unique experiences and needs. With only 13.6% of the total veteran population being …

Occupational identity and the military to civilian transition of former serving Australian Defence Force members

Abstract: Internationally, there is recognition that the transition from military service to civilian life is challenged by a military identity. The aim of this study was to …

Strategy for our Veterans, 6 monthly Report, August 2023

Abstract: The Strategy for our Veterans sets out the Government’s 10 year vision for veterans and their families to transition into civilian life and contribute fully to a …