Marital status, social integration, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the Military Health and Well-Being Project

Abstract: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are a public health concern, particularly among Veterans, who experience elevated rates of STBs. Social integration is negatively …

Risk and protective factors associated with adjustment to military relocation: A pilot study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military relocations represent an opportunity for growth and a potential risk in terms of psychological adjustment. Although relocation is common in the …

The impact of marital status and education level on occupational stress and adjustment level among infantry soldiers in the United States Army

Abstract:This quantitative study examined whether marital status and education level influence the development of occupational stress and adjustment difficulties among active-duty …

Social connection and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in the Million Veteran Program cohort

Abstract: People with lower levels of social connection are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This extends to populations at greater risk of death by suicide, …

Perceptions of overall health differences among Veterans across marital statuses

Abstract: We examined the relationship between substance use, marital status, and perceived overall health using national data from a sample of 1,506 retired active-duty veterans. …

Loneliness trajectories in U.S. military Veterans: A 3-year longitudinal study of risk and protective factors

Abstract: Objectives: Loneliness is a significant public health concern associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in older adults. This study examined the nature …

Standardized Assessment of Relationship Functioning in OEF/OIF Veterans with and without PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with difficulties in intimate relationships, with most prior research examining associations with continuous, …