Dynamic resilience and adaptation among Chinese military Veterans: Risk and protective factors during transitional periods

Abstract: AIM: This study aimed to construct a dynamic, stage-based model of resilience development among Chinese military veterans and to analyze the evolving mechanisms of risk …

Examining the impact of risk and protective factors on post-9/11 U.S. Veterans’ moral injury latent profiles and transitions

Abstract: Objective: To identify moral injury (MI) latent profiles, transitions in MI profile membership over time, and predictors of MI profile transitions. This study represents …

A scoping review of protective factors that contribute to posttraumatic wellbeing for trauma-exposed military service members and Veterans

Abstract: Military service members experience higher levels of cumulative trauma than the general population, increasing their risk of mental health problems. This scoping review …

Moral injury risk and protective factors in women Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe risk and protective factors for moral injury (MI) in women veterans. The factors identified in this article are based on …

Development of the protective factors survey, military families (PFS-MF)

Abstract: Many family service organizations offer services targeted to the needs of families with one or both parents serving in a branch of the armed forces. To support these …

Protective factors for mental disorders among survivors of military sexual trauma: A Canadian population-based study

Abstract: Objectives: Military sexual trauma (MST) is a prevalent issue among actively serving members and Veterans, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including mental …

Self-compassion as a protective factor against post-traumatic stress symptoms induced by adverse childhood experiences: A cross-sectional study among Japan air self-defense force new recruits

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may result in long-term mental health complications, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ACEs are known to be more …

Understanding military and Veteran suicide: A social work perspective on risk and protective factors

Abstract: Substantial efforts have been made to address the phenomenon of disproportionate veteran suicide deaths and rising active-duty military suicide. Nonetheless, the problem …

Risk and Protective Factors for Self-Harm and Suicide Behaviours Among Serving and Ex-Serving Personnel of the UK Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and New Zealand Defence Force: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Background: Self-harm and suicide behaviours are a major public health concern. Several factors are associated with these behaviours among military communities. …

An exploratory domain analysis of deployment risks and protective features and their association to mental health, cognitive functioning and job performance in military personnel

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses of military deployment involve the exploration of focused associations between predictors and peri and post-deployment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: We …

Risk and protective factors for post-traumatic stress among New Zealand military personnel: a cross sectional study

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress (PTS) is prevalent among military personnel. Knowledge of the risk and protective factors associated with PTS in this population may …

Risk and protective factors for offending among UK Armed Forces personnel after they leave service: a data linkage study

Abstract: Background: A proportion of ex-military personnel who develop mental health and social problems end up in the Criminal Justice System. A government review called for …