Suicidal risk factors in male Veterans: The protective role of emotional and sexual intimacy in romantic relationships

Abstract:In light of the heightened suicide risk among male Veterans, identifying contributing factors remains a critical priority. One of the most empirically supported models …

Meaning in life (but not life satisfaction) moderates the effects of battlefield experiences on suicidal ideation and anxiety

Abstract: Objective: Although research has been conducted in the last decade distinguishing between meaning in life and life satisfaction, no research has examined whether their …

Mental health and meaning in life in Chinese military personnel: A cross-lagged analysis

Abstract: Background: The burgeoning field of research on the dual-factor model of mental health (DFM) has highlighted its significance, yet the applicability of the DFM in …

Associations among meaning in life, coping, and distress in trauma-exposed U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Experiencing meaning in life may be particularly relevant following traumatic experiences as individuals who report meaning post trauma report less psychological …

From posttraumatic stress symptoms to suicidal ideation among military Veterans: Pathways founded on meaning in life and gratitude

Abstract: Military veterans experience higher rates of suicidal ideation compared to nonveteran populations. Importantly, suicidal ideation often precedes and predicts fatal and …

Meaning in life following service among post-9/11 military Veterans: a latent growth mixture model analysis

Abstract: Meaning in life refers to the "sense made of, and significance felt regarding, the nature of one's being and existence." Meaningful living promotes well-being, …

Meaning in life as a mechanism between perceived posttraumatic growth and subsequent mental health in OEF/OIF/OND military Veterans

Abstract: Meaning making efforts, such as perceiving posttraumatic growth (PPTG), may relate to mental health (MH), especially when creating meaning in life (MIL). We tested this …