Quality of life and loneliness among American military Veterans

Abstract: Quality of life and loneliness are closely associated with mental and physical health outcomes. This relationship is particularly important in Veterans who experience …

The impact of the historic policy to ban homosexuality in the UK armed forces: The lived experience of LGBT + Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Until 12 January 2000, the UK Armed Forces retained a policy of discharging all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender personnel under exemptive military …

Family member incarceration and loneliness among low-income U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Exposure to incarceration can have significant ramifications for one's social relationships. However, the study of how the incarceration of a family member influences …

The effect of companion dog adoption on loneliness in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: An exploratory study

Abstract: This exploratory study is a secondary analysis of a pilot randomized trial (N = 19) that examined the impact of companion dog adoption on loneliness in military veterans …

Factors associated with perceived social isolation among Veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders: Cross sectional survey

Abstract: CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Examine demographics, injury characteristics, objective measures of social isolation and health factors that are associated with perceived social …

The effects of loneliness and suicidal ideation on U.S. Veterans

Abstract: U.S. veterans suffer from a disproportional rate of suicide compared to their civilian counterparts. The purpose of this study was to understand the significance of …

Loneliness partially mediates the relation between substance use and suicidality in Veterans

Abstract: America has experienced a rapid increase in loneliness, substance use, and suicidality. This increase is particularly deleterious for Veterans, who, as compared to …

Facilitators to alleviate loneliness and social isolation as identified by individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders: a qualitative study

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: Individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) are at increased risk for experiencing loneliness and social isolation. The aim is to …

Longitudinal associations between exposure to potentially morally injurious events and suicidal ideation among recently discharged Veterans – The mediating roles of depression and loneliness

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) during military service is associated with heightened suicidal ideation (SI). However, no …

Variables associated with moderate to high loneliness among individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To identify variables independently associated with moderate to high loneliness in individuals living with Spinal Cord Injuries or Disorders (SCI/D). DESIGN: A …

Understanding evidence and provision of services around social isolation and loneliness of military widow/ers: A scoping review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whilst the uniqueness of loneliness and social isolation is now recognised for members of the Armed Forces Community, there is currently a lack of evidence …

Brothers and sisters in arms: a mixed-methods investigation of the roles played by military support and social identity processes in the mental health of veterans during the transition to veterancy

Abstract: The transition to veterancy can be psychologically challenging, and although the military provides support, the importance of social connectedness for well-being is …