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Essays on the labor market outcomes and location choices of military Veterans

Abstract: The economic outcomes of military veterans are a persistent source of interest for economists, policy analysts, and the public in the United States. Veterans' outcomes …

Helping airmen build spiritual fitness: Training military members in Niceville, Florida on spiritual formation through retreat

Abstract: The possibility of another major world war in the near future remains quite high. Ensuring military members are spiritually resilient and ready for war is essential. The …

What do Veterans think non-Veterans need to know about reintegration to civilian life?: An exploratory qualitative study using focus group methodology

Abstract: This study was an exploration of the lived experiences of veterans transitioning to civilian life and their perceived disconnect from non-veterans. The theoretical …

Understanding the experience of military retirement transition and U.S. female Veterans’ sense of identity

Abstract: Occupation constitutes a central component of a person’s identity. Retirement from the workforce is a significant life event, impacting one’s sense of self and …

No man left behind', Conceptualizing functioning and increasing access to care for male survivors of military sexual trauma

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST), or the perpetration of sexual harassment or sexual assault against a member of the military, continues to be a pervasive problem which …

Navigating complexity: The military Veteran re-entry experience into a satisfying civilian career

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine how Post-911 veterans exiting the military navigate the complex systems of the military, higher education, and the civilian job …

The need for a service dog among Veterans coping with PTSD: Perceptions of dog trainers

Abstract: PTSD is a mental disability that affects roughly 7% of the general population but up to 31% of combat veterans. In this study the researcher evaluated the understanding …

A phenomenological approach to understanding Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom African American Reserves Veteran's reintegration challenges due to post-combat mental health concerns

Abstract: Military veterans returning from combat deployments often face reintegration challenges. The problem in this study was the research gap in reintegration challenges …

Senior leadership experiences of incarcerated Veterans: An examination of healthcare services across agencies

Abstract: This research examined the interpretational concerns of leadership within the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) and the Criminal Justice System (CJS) as it is related …

From the front line to the front row: a phenomenological case study exploring how student Veterans navigate and persist at a Louisiana higher education institution

Abstract: This dissertation study uses Schlossberg's Transition Theory to understand the experiences of student veterans enrolled at a Louisiana higher education institution. By …

The effects of an outdoor hiking program on anxiety symptoms in active-duty service members

Abstract: Treatment for active-duty service members or veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms has proven to be challenging due to stigma, lack of …

Examining resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder, and heart rate variability in the military

Abstract: Military service in the post-9/11 generation is often mentally, emotionally, and physiologically stressful, putting service members at risk for mental health issues. …