The lived experience of black females at the United States Naval Academy: Navigating waters less traveled

Abstract:This study addresses a critical gap in the literature by centering the lived experiences of Black female midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)—a group that remains …

"Coming home is the hardest part": an interpretative phenomenological analysis of sense making in military postdeployment reintegration

Abstract: The purpose of the present interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study was to understand how military service members and veterans (MSMVs) make sense of their …

Military to civilian transition: Experiences of male Canadian Armed Forces Veterans living with operational stress injuries

Abstract: The military-to-civilian transition (MCT) can pose challenges for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), particularly those who have been involuntarily released due …

Military adverse childhood experiences: Ex-servicemen’s experience of military discharge and its impact on their sense of identity

Abstract: How service people make sense of their identity is suggested to be one of the key determinants to a successful military discharge (Ahern et al., 2015; Binks & Cambridge, …

The psychological effects of mesothelioma in the UK military context from the carer's perspective: A qualitative study

Abstract: Mesothelioma is an incurable asbestos-related cancer with a high symptom burden. Its long lead time means cases in the military context tend to be amongst veterans. …

‘He messaged me the other night and said you are my saviour’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of intimate partners’ roles in supporting Veterans with mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: The limited research base regarding Veteran welfare has emphasized the adverse psychosocial aspects of being the intimate partner of a Veteran struggling …

Veterans’ Experiences of Successfully Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst UK veterans is higher than in the general population. However, prevalence figures do not reflect the …

When boundaries blur - exploring healthcare providers' views of chiropractic interprofessional care and the Canadian Forces Health Services

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are primary reasons prohibiting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel from being deployed, with back pain the second most …