Military-to-Civilian Transition Strains and Risky Behavior Among post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Many military veterans face significant challenges in civilian reintegration that can lead to troublesome behavior. Drawing on military transition theory (MTT) and using …

The Relationship between Veterans’ Employment Program Component Use and Career Advancement Over Time

Abstract: Over the last 5 years or so, as veterans transitioned, they generally fared well in the civilian workforce. There are numerous programs designed to help veterans write a …

Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Final report.

Executive Summary: This report presents the final findings of a project funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for ex-service …

Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland - Health & Wellbeing

Abstract: This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how …

Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services …

Peace of mind: Promoting psychological growth and reducing the suffering of [Israeli] combat veterans

Abstract: The Peace of Mind (POM) program was designed to enable combat veterans in Israel to process their combat experience, address difficulties in the transition to civilian …

Veterans to Workplace: Keys to Successful Transition

Abstract: The purpose of the current research effort was two-fold: (a) determine what behaviors successful veteran job candidates perform during the job application process that …

After so much is invested in creating robust military identities, what about the construction of fulfilling civilian identities after service?

This chapter deals with the construction of robust military identities and the reconstruction such identities amid transition from military to civilian life. The chapter draws from …

Pilot outcomes of a filmmaking intervention designed to enhance treatment entry and social reintegration of veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Military personnel transitioning to civilian life have reported significant challenges in reintegrating into civilian culture. …

Seven Connotations of the Word “Transition” in Student Veteran Literature

Abstract: When used to describe the experience of specific student subgroups, the word “transition” has become complicated by varied underlying connotations. Through the …

Qualitative Inquiry on the Health and Well-Being of Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans during Medical Release

Abstract: The transition from military to civilian life can be a difficult adjustment, particularly for those members who have medically released. However little research has been …

Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Abstract: A stepped-down program is one where clients transition from the care of a health professional to self-managed care. This study reviewed the effectiveness of stepped-down …