Research and Policy Repository

Family resilience in long-distance marriages (phenomenological study of open communication in military families)

Abstract: The deployment of Indonesian National Army (TNI) soldiers in various regions often causes their families to undergo long-distance marriages (LDMs). This condition …

Family / Relationships Peer reviewed

Veterans’ experiences with COVID-19 and how providers can shape care and perception with empathy

Abstract:Background: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged healthcare systems like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pivot to new models of care and keep up with rapidly …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Black US military Veterans respond favourably to a booklet using narratives to normalise shared decision-making

Abstract: Background: Black Americans, including military veterans, experience worse health outcomes. In the United States, Black men have the highest lung cancer mortality and are …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

U.S. Military service members and romantic relationships: Identity gaps, mindfulness, and relational quality

Abstract: In this study, we sought to discover how the ability of service members to communicate with their partner, considering their communal and personal identity, would affect …

Family / Relationships

Does a welcoming environment influence women Veterans’ primary care experiences?

Abstract: Background: A welcoming environment may influence patient care experiences, and it may be particularly relevant for underrepresented groups, such as women veterans at …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Capitalizing on strengths and minimizing weaknesses of Veterans in civilian employment interviews: Perceptions of interviewers and Veteran interviewees

Abstract: Like all job applicants, veterans have to face the ubiquitous employment interview and pass this potential hurdle to civilian sector employment. So, because of the …

Employment Peer reviewed

"They ask questions, but they don't want the answers": perceptions of clinical communication among Veterans discontinuing buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder

Abstract: Background: Many patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) discontinue treatment prematurely, increasing their risk of opioid-related overdose and death. While …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Prevalence of self-reported voice concerns and associated risk markers in a nonclinical sample of military Service members

Abstract:Introduction: Difficult communication environments are common in military settings, and effective voice use can be critical to mission success. This study aimed to …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Positive and negative family communication and mental distress: Married service members during a non-combat deployment

Abstract: This study examines whether married service member perceptions of positive or negative communication moderate the relationship between how frequently they communicate …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed

Re-identifying yourself: a qualitative study of veteran views on implantable BCI for mobility and communication in ALS

Abstract: Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to assist with mobility and communication is an active area of research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Implantable BCI …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Queering the Study of U.S. Military Family Communication

Abstract: Military families in the United States reflect diverse family forms. They include not only “traditional” families but also single service members, women service …

Family / Relationships Peer reviewed

Can Communication Skills Training for Veteran’s Spouses Increase Positive Communication Patterns?

Abstract: Background: War veterans are at risk for lower relationship satisfaction and higher rates of separation and divorce. Addressing communication patterns between …

Family / Relationships Peer reviewed