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Recruitment and retention of young adult veteran drinkers using Facebook

The objective of this study was to describe the feasibility of using Facebook as a platform to recruit and retain young adult veteran drinkers into an online alcohol use …

Understanding Low Survey Response Rates Among Young U.S. Military Personnel

Because both scholars and policymakers draw from military personnel survey results, survey participants need to be representative of the population. This research examined response …

‘Grown up’ children from armed forces families: Reflections on experiences of childhood and education

Abstract: This research set out to investigate the experiences of ‘grown up’ children from armed forces families, to gather their reflections on childhood and education, and to …

UK Veterans from ethnic minority backgrounds

Abstract: This project was commissioned by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), which leads UK Government efforts to ensure that the United Kingdom is the best place in the …

Experiences of abortion in the UK Armed Forces: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abortion is a common pregnancy outcome; in the UK one in three women will have an abortion by age 45 years. Despite women making up 11.7% of the UK Armed …

Understanding the impact of serving within the British Armed Forces for ethnic minority Veterans and their families

Abstract: In April 2022, service personnel who were classified as ethnic minorities represented 9.6% (N=14,110) of the British Armed Forces, and up until now, there has been little …

Toward increasing relevance of the US Army's deployment cycle resilience training: A quality improvement evaluation

Abstract: Introduction: The Deployment Cycle Resilience Training (DCRT) is a rebranded and revised version of the initial deployment resilience training called Battlemind, that was …

Strengthening military families amid global challenges

Abstract: The Military Family Lifestyle Survey (MFLS) stands out for its 15-year legacy as the only annual survey designed exclusively for both military and Veteran families, …

Adapting MOVED as a web-based moral elevation intervention for Veterans with PTSD: Using feedback from a pilot trial and subject matter experts

Abstract: Background: Alternative, easily accessible treatment options are needed to aid efforts to address the negative effects of PTSD among veterans. One approach that has shown …

Structure in transition: The role of structure in facilitating workplace efficacy and belonging for military Veterans and civilians

Abstract: Employment transitions necessitate a degree of uncertainty and lack of control, which may present a challenge to succeeding and belonging at a new organization. The …

A preliminary analysis of psychological strengths: Service members' well-being post-deployment

Abstract: Deployments are stressful for both service members and their families. To promote the overall health and welfare of those impacted by military deployment, it is important …

Use, benefits, and barriers to financial and credit counseling among Veterans according to financial counselors and other subject matter experts

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over a million U.S. veterans report an income below the poverty line. The Veterans Affairs (VA) offers financial literacy and money management education to …