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A phenomenological study understanding religious and spiritual coping in African American female Veterans who experienced combat-related trauma

Abstract:African American females are drawn to pursue a military career for many reasons, including upholding a family tradition, securing funding for education, or simply due to …

Assessing the relationship between combat exposure, wartime service, and barriers to substance use disorder treatment in post 9/11 Veterans

Abstract:Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a critical public health concern, particularly within military and veteran populations. The complex interplay of mental health …

Bridging the gap: Strategies for the private sector to overcome Veteran underemployment in the civilian workforce

Abstract:This exploratory qualitative study examines the factors contributing to the underemployment of veterans in the civilian workforce. It is grounded in Person-Job Fit and …

No Vet left behind: Career readiness for Veterans in college courses and the impact of 1:1 programming on career readiness

Abstract:This dissertation examines the perceived career readiness of transitioning veterans attending a federally funded certification program as non-degree seeking students. All …

Psychological distress and mental health service utilization in Veterans vs. non-Veterans during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract:Background: The mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well documented. Adults were eight times more likely to report serious psychological …

Women Veterans, interventions for mental health, care-seeking for physical health

Abstract:United States women veterans have high rates of some mental health conditions associated with military service such as post-traumatic stress disorder and physical health …

Navigating labor market barriers: A policy analysis of unemployment and underemployment among post-9/11 military spouses

Abstract:This dissertation explores the intersection of military spouse unemployment and public policy through an anthropological lens, with a focus on the post-9/11 era. Military …

Are multifamily group interventions viable for military PTSD treatment?

Abstract:Many studies have identified the importance of social and familial support in the treatment of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this …

When employment is more than just a job: A phenomenological exploration of military Veteran employment

Abstract:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan” (President Abraham Lincoln, 1865). President Lincoln endorsed a philosophy of …

Lived experiences of sexual orientation discrimination of gay male service members

Abstract: The repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy (DADT) has been an area of study among scholars since 2011. Researchers have demonstrated that discrimination based on …

Receiving mental health services for a military sexual trauma: A narrative exploration of active duty experiences

Abstract:This narrative exploration examines the lived experiences of active duty military personnel receiving mental health services for military sexual trauma (MST). Despite the …

“You gotta do what you gotta do” extending the theory of access to explain complexities in Veteran food accessibility

Abstract:The Veteran Health Administration reports that the military-connected community is facing a food insecurity crisis. For many veterans, challenges in accessing food and …