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Hearing their stories: Tailoring human resources strategies for onboarding, job satisfaction, and retention of Veterans with disabilities in the civilian workforce

Abstract: Tailored HR strategies play an important role for veterans with disabilities (VWD) as they transition from the military to civilian employment by enhancing their job …

Marine Veterans’ decision-making process in seeking postsecondary education

Abstract: Military experience alone is no longer enough to replace a college degree for many civilian jobs, leaving nearly 15% of transitioning veterans at a disadvantage without …

A quantitative analysis of the relationship between social support and mental health stigma among US service members

Abstract: There remains a stigma surrounding US service members who seek treatment for mental health problems despite a general trend in the United States towards more positive …

Motivational predictors of alcohol use among undergraduate, graduate, and Veteran students

Abstract: Dangerous alcohol use, or binge drinking and alcohol use that results in significant negative consequences, is a major health concern in university populations. Research …

Navigating heroic expectations: How positive stereotypes impact Veterans’ occupational outcomes

Abstract: In American culture, military service is often revered and celebrated, yet veterans frequently face higher rates of unemployment and underemployment compared to …

Readmissions and death rates in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Veterans Affairs medical centers

Abstract: Readmissions and death rates can serve as indicators of performance in healthcare organizations and can reflect a lapse in staff performance particularly for patients …

The phenomenology of posttraumatic stress within electrical injury in comparison to combat exposed Veterans

Abstract: Researchers have yet to form conclusions about the mechanism of injury within electrical injury (EI) and the relationship between injury factors, and chronic …

Differences between the reintegration of combat Veterans and noncombat Veterans while controlling for stigma

Abstract: Veterans face challenges in reintegrating into civilian life. Experiences of public stigma arise from socially learned stereotypes about military service and mental …

Lethal autonomous weapon systems and the potential of moral injury

Abstract: In the history of human war, technology has been developed and deployed to increasingly distance combatants from the enemy. In today’s modern warfare, the development …

Lived experiences of Veterans navigating the path to entrepreneurship

Abstract: Over 200,000 service members transition into the civilian sector every year. This transition initiates a unique process that is different for every veteran based on …

Overcoming challenges: Perceptions of mentorship, evaluation, promotion, & leadership challenges among retired female NCOs in the U.S. Army

Abstract: This research investigated the phenomena of females encountering difficulties in finding mentors in the U.S. Army, resulting in disparities in promotions, pay, and other …