Stories of transition: U.S. Veterans’ narratives of transition to civilian life and the important role of identity

Abstract: Introduction: To date, investigations of Veterans’ transition to civilian life after military service have tended to focus on the experiences of those with mental or …

Cultural humility in Veteran research and practice

Abstract: Veterans Studies is an increasing area of study. Central to the field of veteran studies is the transition from military to civilian life. Research in this domain focuses …

Literature review: Military and Veteran volunteerism in Canada

Abstract: Volunteering is associated with health and well-being benefits in civilian populations. Although a positive role of volunteerism has been documented following civilian …

Partnership Building for Scale-Up in the Veteran Sponsorship Initiative: Strategies for Harnessing Collaboration to Accelerate Impact in Suicide Prevention

Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the implementation and trust-building strategies associated with successful partnership formation in scale-up of the Veteran Sponsorship …

A qualitative study of military service members undergoing medical separation

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Little research explores military perspectives on medical disability-related transition. A qualitative study sought to understand transition experiences of …

How military service affects Veterans’ job outcomes

Abstract: The US military transforms civilians into soldiers, and with this transformation, they widen the gap between them and those left behind in civilian life—differing in …

The association between early life trauma and veteran reintegration to civilian life

Abstract: The rate of early life trauma (ELT) is higher among military service members than civilians. While ELT is associated with higher post-traumatic stress disorder following …

Facilitating United States service members’ transition out of the military: A self-determination theory perspective

Abstract: The purpose of the current qualitative research was to explore the role of veterans’ basic psychological needs during the military transition. Using purposive and …

A Personal Reckoning with Veteran Identity

Abstract: As a former career Army officer and a veteran of 25 years, I explore the evolution of my own veteran identity and its inherent assumptions, and examine how veteran …

Veterans’ Civilian Employment Experiences: Lessons Learnt from Focus Groups.

Abstract: Employment of veterans after leaving military service appears to be an important factor affecting their transition back to civilian life. Although there are employment …

Exploring U.S. Veterans’ post-service employment experiences

Abstract: Although most U.S. veterans transition to civilian life successfully, securing employment and reintegrating into civilian communities, some veterans face transition …