The impact of military sexual misconduct on the deployment experiences of woman-identifying Canadian Veterans

Abstract: The present research examined how military sexual misconduct (MSM) impacts the perceived experiences of unit cohesion in a sample of woman-identifying Canadian military …

'Once an Army man always an Army man': The role of military culture and identity in military to civilian transition

Abstract: Military institutionalization involves internalizing military values, norms and structured behaviours that differ significantly from civilian life, leading to culture …

U.S. Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom female Veterans’ attitudes and perceived barriers to mental health treatment

Abstract:The purpose of this nonexperimental, quantitative survey research study was to investigate the potential barriers to mental health care that female veterans who …

Rethinking acculturation and military transition: An agenda for military-civilian biculturalism, reintegration, and adjustment

Abstract: Veterans are like migrants, at least according to some military researchers. When service members leave the military, they leave a strong military culture for civilian …

Examining sex-based delays in utilizing advocacy support services among Australian military Veterans: Implications for health care access and suicide prevention

Abstract: This study explores the impact of sex on delays experienced by Australian military veterans in accessing advocacy support services within the veterans' non-profit sector. …

Barriers to seeking counseling among US military service members

Abstract: A stigma toward accessing mental health support services exists in military culture. One of the next steps in this line of research is gaining a better understanding of …

A qualitative analysis of family building desires and barriers among LGBTQ+ military service members

Abstract: Objective: To explore family building desires and evaluate any barriers to seeking infertility care as reported by LGBTQ+ service members. Materials and methods: We …

Complexities and possibilities of strengthening the social inclusion of military women in the Netherlands Armed Forces: Findings from an action research project

Abstract: The social inclusion of military women is negatively affected by dominant masculine norms. Often, military organizations try to promote inclusion through top-down …

The progressions of a gendered military: A theoretical examination of gender inequality in the Canadian military

Abstract: This study examines gender inequality within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by exploring the persistent challenges faced by women in a traditionally masculinized …

Service members' attitudes toward reporting hazing incidents

Abstract: Introduction: Addressing hazing within the U.S. Military has become a critical concern to safeguard the well-being of service members; recent attempts to assess hazing …

Theater as a rhetorical social intervention: Using trauma responsive rhetoric with military and Veteran communities

Abstract: Trauma is pervasive in military culture; twenty years of war has led many in my community to face a breakdown in identity, agency, meaning and integrity. Cases of …

Veterans in the workplace: a model of factors affecting Veteran transition

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this work is to enhance workplace diversity and inclusion by exploring and addressing unique barriers faced by veterans during their transition from …