Factors influencing postdeployment reintegration adjustment for U.S. service members and their spouses by spouse gender

Abstract: Research on spouses' adjustment after military deployment has focused primarily on female spouses of male service members; little is known about how adjustment differs by …

Working with ex-combatants in Ukraine: Implications for local and international social work academia

Abstract: This article delves into the complexities of working with ex-combatants in war-torn Ukraine, examining the challenges and experiences of both ex-combatants and service …

Bridging the gap: A multiple case study exploring the lived experiences of post-9/11 combat Veterans and civilian perceptions across the civilian-military divide

Abstract: The U.S. civilian-military divide poses challenges for post-9/11 combat veterans integrating back into society. Data suggests a significant decrease in the proportion of …

The impact of discharge type on military to civilian reintegration: Conformity to masculinity as a moderating factor

Abstract: Literature has shown that reintegrating back into civilian life and mentality has proven to be one of the most difficult aspects of transitioning from military service. …

Acculturative stress and identity challenges undermine the successful reintegration of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Reintegration into civilian society following military separation is a challenging process. There is a dearth of research into the impact of these factors on Australian …

Nasty wars and needy Veterans? How cognitive polyphasia may explain conceptualizations of the US Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans as victims and heroes

Abstract: Representative opinion polls indicate that members of the U.S. public may hold dichotomous perceptions of their veterans. While the majority of the U.S. public …

Understanding the experience of military retirement transition and U.S. female Veterans’ sense of identity

Abstract: Occupation constitutes a central component of a person’s identity. Retirement from the workforce is a significant life event, impacting one’s sense of self and …

Fostering Alignment and the Catalytic Potential of Community-Engaged Research With US Military Veterans and Advocates

Abstract: This paper explores the concept of "community-engaged research" (CEnR) within the context of Veteran health care delivery and reintegration programs. A multi-sector …

Reintegration of Cyber Veterans: Challenges and Strategies for Post-War Transition

Abstract: Battles in the cyber domain often lack visibility compared to the physical domain, which can lead to insufficient appreciation of its actors' achievements by the general …

STEP-Home Transdiagnostic Group Reintegration Workshop to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Post-9/11 Veterans: Design, Methods, and Rationale for a Randomized Controlled Behavioral Trial

Abstract: Background: Many post-9/11 U.S. combat Veterans experience difficulty readjusting to civilian life after military service, including relationship problems, reduced work …

Trained perspective: Connected between boot camp and the civilian-military divide

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to explore the lasting effects that boot camp has and to argue its contribution to the civilian-military divide. Drawing from first-hand …

Supporting military-connected teens to thrive: a qualitative evaluation of a leadership program from the perspective of teens and adult advisors

Abstract: For teens growing up in military-connected families, challenges relating to relocation, parental deployment, and reintegration add layers of stress to an already complex …