Understanding the Unique Effects of Identity in Adjustment Among Veterans

This paper explores reintegration into civilian life following a military career, through the concept of an individual's identity structure.

'Deeply odd': women veterans as critical feminist scholars

Abstract: A series of conversations between two women veterans triggered a realization that our military service had been 'deeply odd'. Jointly authored by a historian and a social …

‘Deeply odd’: women veterans as critical feminist scholars

Abstract: A series of conversations between two women veterans triggered a realization that our military service had been ‘deeply odd’. Jointly authored by a historian and a …

Effects of Perceived Public Regard on the Well-Being of Military Veterans

Abstract: Many military veterans face considerable challenges reintegrating into civilian life. Evidence suggests the general public holds conflicting attitudes toward veterans. …

“I Just Don’t Like to Have My Car Marked”: Nuancing Identity Attachments and Belonging in Student Veterans

Abstract: Feelings of belonging factor importantly in college student retention and degree completion; for student veterans, these feelings are strongly associated with college …

Unique Needs and Challenges of Women Veteran Students with Disabilities: Conceptualizing Identity in Higher Education

Abstract: This paper focuses on interviews conducted with women veterans with disabilities in Virginia and how they feel their needs would best be met as they transition to …

Embracing Diverse Women Veteran Narratives: Intersectionality and Women Veteran’s Identity

Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of veterans, yet women still face many barriers while serving and after leaving the military. An often-overlooked …

‘It’s Like Therapy But More Fun’ Armed Forces and Veterans’ Breakfast Clubs: A Study of Their Emergence as Veterans’ Self-Help Communities

Abstract: The armed forces veterans’ support sector is vast and, some would argue, overprovided for. At a time when some long-established ex-armed forces support organizations …

Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian An exploratory study of everyday decision-making as a civilian

Abstract: Glyndwr University was funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) to conduct this exploratory study of identity and transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life. Using …

Group identity, difficult adjustment to civilian life, and suicidal ideation in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Life After Service Studies 2016

Abstract: Introduction: Suicide risk is higher in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans than the Canadian general population (CGP). Suicidality is understood to be caused by …

Military-to-civilian transition theories and frameworks

Abstract: This chapter describes the current status and utility of theories and frameworks that inform the complex work of supporting military personnel in their adaptation to life …

Aborted transition between two dichotomous cultures as seen through Dialogical Self Theory

The purpose of this article is to further advance the understanding of self-identity work amid transition from military to civilian life, with emphasis on the complexities between …