The willing: Danish soldiers on endurance, edgework, and engagement in the post-9/11 era

Abstract: This article addresses the question of culture and subjective life by virtue of exploring soldierly self-fashioning in the context of military subjectification. Based on …

Examining the mediating role of personality traits in the relationship between psychological empowerment and mental health in soldiers

Abstract: Purpose: Paying attention to the psychological characteristics of soldiers is a matter of concern for planners and senior commanders. Therefore, this study was conducted …

Predicting soldier retention from army spouse characteristics and attitudes: Soldiering on with spouse support

Abstract: The U.S. Army has a vested interest in retaining the skilled personnel necessary to achieve its mission and strategic goals. A wealth of research has investigated the …

Misuse of tourniquets in Ukraine may be costing more lives and limbs than they save

Abstract: Hands-on training and social media sites have heavily emphasized the use of tourniquets to treat limb injuries during the Ukraine war. Tourniquet overuse or misuse can …

Evaluation of health behaviours of Polish Army soldiers in relation to demographic factors, body weight and type of Armed Forces

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to assess the health behaviors of Polish Army soldiers participating in the National Health Programme 2016-2020 in relation to …

An analysis of factors predicting post-traumatic stress disorder and grief following comrade loss

Abstract: This study explored how "inhibiting factors" associated with military-bereavement impact combatants' psychological sequelae following comrade loss. One hundred six …

"Crying in my uniform, for sure": A qualitative thematic analysis of loss and grief among Soldiers after losing a comrade in combat

Abstract: Recent studies investigate grief among soldiers who experienced combat loss, but little research exists on the qualitative lived experience of such an event. In this …

Contextual dimensions of moral injury: An interdisciplinary review

Abstract: The concept of moral injury, referring to the psychological impact of having one’s moral expectations and beliefs violated, is gaining a firm place in research on …

Exploring the Victimization of British Veterans: Comparing British Beliefs About Veterans With Beliefs About Soldiers

Abstract: Evidence suggests that most of the UK public appreciate currently serving UK Armed Forces personnel but are less positive in their beliefs about veterans. This research …

A scoping review on heterogeneity in rehabilitation research: implications for return to duty in a military population

Abstract: Introduction: Understanding population heterogeneity in rehabilitation research is important, since varying conditions can influence clinical outcomes. The objectives of …

"Once a Soldier, a Soldier Forever": Exiled Zimbabwean Soldiers in South Africa

Abstract: Through military training, soldiers’ bodies are shaped and prepared for war and military-related duties. In the context these former Zimbabwean soldiers find …

‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …