Abstract:Over 70% of people experience trauma worldwide. In other words, the majority of the world experiences trauma and many struggle with it. Consequently, trauma treatment is …
Abstract:The criminalization of people with mental illness underlies many aspects of policing in current society. As law enforcement officers serve as gatekeepers between people …
Abstract:This dissertation examines how U.S. military couples perceive resilience in the face of ongoing structural uncertainty, institutional messaging, and daily relational …
Abstract:In the early 2000s, the study of toxic leadership gained significant attention, especially in military settings. However, there is a lack of in-depth understanding of the …
Abstract:This qualitative case study investigated the leadership styles that are transferable to the private sector, focusing on the challenges senior military leaders face during …
Abstract:Veterans' mental health has been a significant point of interest due to high rates of mental health diagnoses and suicide among the population. However, existing research …
Abstract:Moral injury, defined as the result of a betrayal of what is right by a legitimate authority in a high stakes situation, is a significant concern facing military personnel …
Abstract:In this qualitative narrative study, I examined lived experiences of a purposive sample of 11 active-duty military spouses. I conducted in-depth interviews in which I …
Abstract:This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand the experiences of transgender veterans with military culture and VA healthcare. Geertz’s (1973) …
Abstract:First responders and veterans are two populations that have been identified to be at heightened risk for experiencing suicidality. Nationally, veterans comprise between 10 …
Abstract:Suicide is a major public health problem and among the leading causes of death in the United States. Active-duty US Army soldiers are at greater risk for suicide compared …