Visualizing Veterans' care at home: Understanding the structure, function, and adequacy of caregiving networks

Abstract: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid care partners. Gaps in these networks can lead to unmet functional, medical, and socioemotional needs and …

Mediating role of social support in relations between psychological capital and subjective well-being among IDF soldiers during conflict: Insights from the 2023 Gaza war

Abstract: Background: The study explored the relations between psychological capital, social support, and subjective well-being among Israel Defense Forces soldiers, focusing on …

Mediating role of social support in relations between psychological capital and subjective well-being among IDF soldiers during conflict: Insights from the 2023 Gaza war

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The study explored the relations between psychological capital, social support, and subjective well-being among Israel Defense Forces soldiers, focusing on …

What interventions can improve social connections for military partners? A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Social connection is a key component of all people’s well-being, but especially for that of military partners, who are required to navigate their lives …

Challenges and facilitators for mental health care for operational stress injuries in the military: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Military members and Veterans have an increased risk of mental health (MH) conditions compared with the general population. In light of the underutilization …

Women Veterans’ use of gender-specific, online, social support systems for social identity after military service

Abstract:The number of women veterans serving in the military is growing. This qualitative study explored women veterans' perspectives and experiences with gender-specific online …

Predicting depressive symptoms through social support: A machine learning approach in military populations

Abstract: Background: Perceived Social support has been consistently shown to reduce depressive symptoms among military personnel. However, limited research has explored how …

Interrelationship of brain fog, pain, and psychological distress with quality of life of Veterans with painful symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Brain fog is a phenomenon experienced by persons with pain, described as a mental cloudiness associated with cognitive challenges (e.g., remembering …

Risk and protective factors that distinguish United States Veterans with a history of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt

Abstract: Many risk and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among United States veterans are known. However, factors differentiating veterans who endorse …

Influence of social support and personality traits on digital health technology adoption among U.S. Veterans: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Digital health technologies (DHT), including telemedicine and world wide web-based tools, have transformed healthcare delivery by enhancing patient …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …

Perceived companionship is associated with pain severity but not opioid tapering among Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is more prevalent among Veterans than in the general population, and greater social support is linked to better pain outcomes and emotional …