Perceptions of women in U.S. Army combat units: A mixed-methods study post-gender integration

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exposure to serving with women on male opinions about gender integration in the formerly all-male Infantry and …

Assessing the psychometric properties of the Army STARRS' vertical unit cohesion scale: A large-scale, longitudinal study

Abstract: Unit cohesion is the extent to which military service members feel committed to and supported by their military unit or, conversely, feel overlooked, neglected, and/or …

Is unit cohesion a double-edged sword? A moderated mediation model of combat exposure, work stressors, and marital satisfaction

Abstract: Guided by the stress process perspective, this study examined if combat exposure was indirectly associated with marital satisfaction through work performance stress. …

Health and social experiences of asian american and pacific islanders in the US military

Abstract: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) make up approximately 4%–5% of the total U.S. Armed Forces. Recent studies suggest a lack of adequate representation of …

Who supports the troops? Social support domains and sources in active duty Army networks

Abstract: Social support is a critical determinant of military service members’ mental and behavioral health outcomes, but few studies have investigated social support types and …

The role of unit cohesion and perceived resilience in substance use disorder

Abstract: Soldiers have high rates of substance use disorders (SUD), often in the aftermath of stressors experienced during military deployments. There are several factors that …

Associations of Humor, Morale, and Unit Cohesion on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Abstract: Military personnel experience many stressors during deployments that can lead to symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, not all military personnel who …

Acceptance matters: Disengagement and attrition among LGBT personnel in the U.S. military

Abstract: The U.S. military has undergone several changes in policies toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members over the past decade. Some LGBT service …