Intersectional approaches to Veteran identity–moving beyond the monolith

Abstract: This roundtable discussion—Veteran Identity Through an Intersectional Lens: Moving Beyond the Monolith—brings together diverse voices to explore how race, gender, …

Acculturative stress and identity challenges undermine the successful reintegration of Australian Veterans

Abstract: Reintegration into civilian society following military separation is a challenging process. There is a dearth of research into the impact of these factors on Australian …

Older Veterans: The materiality of Reminiscence, making Unknown Histories knowable and Forging Social Connections

Abstract: Materials have long been used by individuals reflecting on personal histories, and researchers have evidenced the associated therapeutic value particularly among older …

Military Life Narratives and Identity Development among Black Post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: Military culture is heterogenous and comprised of various subcultures with their own distinct military identity. The call for cultural competence has remained ubiquitous …

A Personal Reckoning with Veteran Identity

Abstract: As a former career Army officer and a veteran of 25 years, I explore the evolution of my own veteran identity and its inherent assumptions, and examine how veteran …

Perceptions of Legal Legitimacy among University Students with and without Military Service

Abstract: We know that individuals who have and have not served in the military often hold different assessments of social institutions. We also know from a separate body of …

Like a Refugee : Veterans, Vietnam, and the Making of a False Equivalence

Abstract: Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed that American veterans were treated worse than refugees and undocumented immigrants. That belief—that the …

The World War II Veteran Advantage? A Lifetime Cross-Sectional Study of Social Status Attainment

Abstract: The impact of military service on the status attainment of World War II veterans has been studied since the 1950s; however, the research has failed to come to any …

Together We Stand, Divided We Fall: Connectedness, Suicide, and Social Media in the Military

Abstract: Although the suicide rate in the military has traditionally been lower than the civilian rate (Kang & Bullman, 2008), suicide rates in recent years have trended …