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The influence of childhood trauma and military service on social identity development in service members who enlisted as young adults: A phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore how childhood trauma, coupled with early adulthood military enlistment, influenced the social identity …

Veteran’s lived experience with toxicity: Impacts on decision making

Abstract: This phenomenological study delved into the complex and intricate dynamics of toxic leadership in the military and the profound effects these leaders have on service …

Creating a self-guided workbook for symptoms of depression for deployed members of the United States Coast Guard

Abstract: Research has shown that symptoms of depression are a common experience amongst military members. Risk factors such as deployment, stressors (work and family) and combat …

Warrior networks: Elite soldiers and their transition to civilian life

Abstract: The aim of this research is to explore the transition of Special Forces soldiers from elite military units to civilian life. There is a large social-scientific literature …

A systematic review on sexual trauma, outcomes, and treatment in the military

Abstract:Military sexual trauma (MST) entails physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. MST leads to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intimate partner …

Balance and blend: Quality of life and work-life balance in military reservist band directors

Abstract:Despite the research on work-life balance and stress management in various fields and stages of life, the perspectives of music educators serving in the military as …

Social isolation of deployed military personnel: Exploring mitigation through digital communications

Abstract:This descriptive qualitative study was designed to explore how former military members describe their preparedness and use of digital communications to reduce the feeling …

Factors contributing to performance validity test (PVT) and symptom validity test (SVT) performance in a Veteran TBI sample

Abstract:Objective: To examine the association between the validity cut scores of Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) (NIM5 >12, LOW6>13, Validity-10>22, NSI Total Score>58) …

Timeliness of health care access in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract:Introduction: Timely health care access is associated with improved health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Alternatively, delayed access to health care is …

Identifying suicide risk in Veterans with criminal-legal involvement: A latent profile analysis of criminogenic needs and posttraumatic stress

Abstract:Veterans with criminal legal system involvement (VCLI) are believed to be a particularly important group in suicide prevention efforts given high rates of death by …

Perceptions of military Veterans on contributing factors of post-service suicidal ideation

Abstract:Through the lens of the ecological systems theory, this quantitative dissertation study examines Veterans' perceptions of the risk variables of post-service suicidal …

Do children with autism receiving behavior analysis services experience deteriorated functioning during parent military deployment? A retrospective analysis of three cases

Abstract:When a military parent deploys, the effects can be felt throughout the family. The family system needs to adjust to the absence of one parent, and that process can be …