Battling for equality: Systemic discrimination against women in the Indian armed forces

Abstract: This article examines systemic discrimination against women in the Indian Armed Forces, focusing on institutional barriers and gender-based challenges from 1992 to 2024. …

Male Veteran sexual trauma survivors' experiences of military culture and institutional betrayal

Abstract:The phenomenon of Military sexual trauma (MST)among male survivors is significantly underreported and lacking in scholarly research. The purpose of this qualitative …

Transgender Veterans’ experiences with culture and care: A qualitative study

Abstract:This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand the experiences of transgender veterans with military culture and VA healthcare. Geertz’s (1973) …

Sexual assault and sexual harassment in military services: Culture, hypermasculinity, and the futility of zero-tolerance approaches

Abstract: This introduction to the Special Forum on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Military Services begins with a discussion of zero-tolerance approaches to sexual …

Barriers Army combat Veterans from the 2000s face when transitioning from military culture to civilian society pertaining to mental health

Abstract:This study was intended to provide an insight into the barriers combat veterans face as they separate from military culture and reintegrate into civilian society, …

'Trying to fix what is broken': Experiences of encountering children in armed conflict during military service

Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, clinicians, and researchers (n = 39) engaged in Participatory Action Research to enhance understanding of the mental health impacts of …

Veterans and service members: A mixed methods action research study of suicide intervention

Abstract:Social workers must identify those at risk, work together, and provide community support in advancing suicide intervention efforts. It is essential to remain culturally …

Army National Guard sexual assault and the dissatisfaction of reported case results: A narrative inquiry

Abstract: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences, stories, and perceptions of Army National Guard Active Guard Reserve soldiers, assigned to the Military …

Barriers to gambling treatment among American military personnel: A qualitative study

Abstract: Gambling disorder (GD) poses a significant public health problem, with treatment access frequently hindered by barriers. This study sought to identify the unique internal …

Australian women Veterans' experiences of gendered disempowerment and abuse within military service and transition

Abstract: Disempowering experiences of military service and transition for women veterans exist within an established, dominant, masculinised culture, in which their presence is …

Research speaks: Sustaining and changing military culture(s)

Abstract: This perspective piece begins with a look at the contribution of social science research to military culture change. The discussion emphasizes that military culture(s) …