Abstract: Social connectedness is a fundamental human need that is thwarted by chronic loneliness. The therapeutic application of role-playing games (TA-RPG) has the potential to …
Abstract: Objective: US military veterans are at elevated risk for suicide. High levels of suicide-specific cognitions, an indicator of chronic suicide risk, have been found to …
Abstract: This article describes the impact parental combat related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has on children and young people from military families, their …
Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the essence of the collective lived experiences of United States military veterans of African …
Military identity and a sense of social connectedness may help explain differences in contemporary veteran wellbeing following transition from military to civilian life. However, …
This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) …
Abstract: Objective: Among combat veterans, moral injury (i.e., the guilt, shame, inability to forgive one’s self and others, and social withdrawal associated with one’s …
Abstract: Service members who transition out of the military often face substantial challenges during their transition to civilian life. Leaving military service requires …
Abstract: Previous research has identified the importance of social connectedness in facilitating a number of positive outcomes, however, investigation of connectedness in online …