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Preferences for and experiences with yoga in Appalachian Veterans: A mixed method study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rural Veterans experience disproportionate rates of chronic health conditions positively affected by yoga, though preferences for yoga remain unknown in this …

Journeys to Harmful Behaviour: Knowledge Exchange and Implementation Project Report

Between 2019 and 2022, Liverpool John Moores University and the Probation Institute conducted a qualitative research study examining the life trajectories of 14 veterans convicted …

The city of Indianapolis homeless Veterans’ management plan: A qualitative program assessment

Abstract:The problem of a growing population of homeless veterans in Indianapolis is leading to a decline in their quality of life and increasing the city’s expenses for …

Sources of relational turbulence and strategies for resilience in U.S. military couples

Abstract:This dissertation examines how U.S. military couples perceive resilience in the face of ongoing structural uncertainty, institutional messaging, and daily relational …

A qualitative descriptive study on toxic leadership in military settings

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 …

A qualitative study of leadership style effectiveness after military service

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 …

Black, beautiful, and brave: A phenomenological exploration of the intersectional experiences of black female Veterans and culturally humble mental healthcare

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 …

Breaking the backbone: Moral injury among noncommissioned officers

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 …

Climbing without a ladder: The lived experience of military spouses and their non-linear paths to self-actualization, identity, and growth

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 …

Transgender Veterans’ experiences with culture and care: A qualitative study

Abstract:This study utilizes a phenomenological framework to better understand the experiences of transgender veterans with military culture and VA healthcare. Geertz’s (1973) …

An analysis of dental adverse events in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: Information on patient safety in dentistry is limited. Few dentists work in a place with incident reporting, thus, studying safety events is a challenge. The …

Differences in suicidality between first responders with and without military service backgrounds

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 …