Veteran perspectives on family-serving recreation and leisure programs

Abstract: Reintegration is a challenging process for veterans returning to civilian life with various individual and family needs. Recently, recreation and leisure programs have …

UK Veterans from ethnic minority backgrounds

Abstract: This project was commissioned by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), which leads UK Government efforts to ensure that the United Kingdom is the best place in the …

"I was not broken when I joined, I was when I left": Experiences of powerlessness among women Veterans

Abstract: Once military service is complete, personnel embark on a long metaphorical journey back to civilian life. This transition can be particularly complex for women. Armed …

Among transitioning Veterans with service-connected disabilities: Who benefits most from career coaching?

Abstract: U.S. service members transitioning from the military face formidable challenges to securing meaningful employment matching their preferences and qualifications. Despite …

Call for action: Research needs for homeless Canadian women Veterans

Abstract: Veteran homelessness remains a critical issue in Canada, prompting significant government investment and research efforts, particularly concerning the unique challenges …

'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 …

Structure in transition: The role of structure in facilitating workplace efficacy and belonging for military Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Employment transitions necessitate a degree of uncertainty and lack of control, which may present a challenge to succeeding and belonging at a new organization. The …

A systematic review of military-to-civilian transition, the role of gender

Abstract: Background: The military-to-civilian transition can be a challenging period for many service members; however, recent research suggests that female ex-service personnel …

Policy recommendations to improve transition support for those leaving the military: Proceedings from a roundtable and perspectives from experts

Abstract: A service member’s transition from military to civilian life can have important implications for that individual’s life trajectory. Starting in fall 2022, the RAND …

Career boundary crossing: The importance of networks for the transition from the military to civilian employment

Abstract: Research on the transition from the military to civilian life tends to focus on challenges such as unemployment, alcoholism, violence, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder …