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 …
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 …
Abstract: Volunteering is associated with health and well-being benefits in civilian populations. Although a positive role of volunteerism has been documented following civilian …
Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the implementation and trust-building strategies associated with successful partnership formation in scale-up of the Veteran Sponsorship …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Little research explores military perspectives on medical disability-related transition. A qualitative study sought to understand transition experiences of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: Although most U.S. veterans transition to civilian life successfully, securing employment and reintegrating into civilian communities, some veterans face transition …