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 …
Abstract:Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a critical public health concern, particularly within military and veteran populations. The complex interplay of mental health …
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 …
Abstract:This dissertation examines the perceived career readiness of transitioning veterans attending a federally funded certification program as non-degree seeking students. All …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Abstract:This narrative exploration examines the lived experiences of active duty military personnel receiving mental health services for military sexual trauma (MST). Despite the …
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 …