Abstract: The aim was to explore the relationship between moral injury symptoms, individual and military potential antecedent variables, and mental health scales. Responses were …
Abstract:Background: Prior research suggests that military personnel endorse higher rates of prescription drug misuse, cannabis, and heavy alcohol use than civilians. Factors …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies have examined the influence of military deployments and combat exposure on post-9/11 Veterans' health and well-being. Fewer studies, however, …
Abstract: Purpose: The past 16 years has produced a considerable body of research on the potential effect of deployment and combat exposures on suicide attempts and deaths. …
Abstract:This quantitative comparative study examined whether combat experience significantly influences grit and psychological well-being among U.S. military veterans. Grounded in …
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:Background: Screening for feigning and exaggeration in military populations is necessary for accurate interpretation of findings in clinical and research settings. The …
Abstract: Purpose: While social support is widely viewed as a protective factor against posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few studies have directly tested whether social …
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 …
Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and moral injury (MI) are possible negative outcomes of combat military service. While PTSS is known to be associated with …
Abstract: Objective: Research on how different types of trauma affect depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in veterans has yielded inconsistent results. …