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Life in and After the Armed Forces: Social Networks and Mental Health in the UK Military

Abstract: This study focuses on the influence of structural aspects of social integration (social networks and social participation outside work) on mental health (common mental …

The relationship between PTSD and chronic pain: Mediating role of coping strategies and depression

Abstract: People with chronic pain and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report more severe pain and poorer quality of life than those with chronic pain alone. This …

Health-related Quality of Life of Canadian Forces Veterans After Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Describe health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of former Canadian Forces (CF) men and women in uniform (Veterans) after transition to civilian life, and …

Re-Experiencing Symptom Self-Monitoring as an Early Step in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The efficacy of a brief self-monitoring intervention was evaluated as an initial step in the treatment of PTSD. Participants were 137 American combat veterans, diagnosed …

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey: 2012

Abswtract: This report details results from the 2012 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS). Statistics from AFCAS are used by both internal Ministry of Defence (MOD) …

Is the igeneration a 'we' generation? Social networking use among 9- to 13-year-olds and belonging

Abstract: Research suggests that online communication is associated with increased closeness to friends and friendship quality. Children under 13 years of age are increasingly …

The Long-Term Consequences of Military Deployment: A 5-Year Cohort Study of United Kingdom Reservists Deployed to Iraq in 2003

Abstract: Reserve and National Guard forces have been mobilized to an unprecedented degree in recent overseas conflicts. There is concern that rates of psychological problems may …

Exploring the Impact of Deployment to Iraq on Relationships

Abstract: Little is known about the impact of deployment on romantic relationships among United Kingdom (U.K.) military personnel. This study analyzed a self-report questionnaire …

The Impact of Low, Moderate, and High Military Family Mobility School District Transfer Rates on Graduating Senior High School Dependents' Achievement and School Engagement

Abstract: The results of this study suggest that there were no significant differences in the academic performance of military dependents’ with low (n = 20), moderate (n = 20), …

Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress and Sexual Trauma in Women Veterans

Abstract: We examine lifetime eating disorders (EDOs) and associations with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sexual trauma during various stages of the life course …

Perceptions of Stigma and Barriers to Care among UK Military Personnel Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract: Perceived stigma and organizational barriers to care (stigma/BTC) can influence the decision to seek help for military personnel when they are suffering from mental …

The World War II Veteran Advantage? A Lifetime Cross-Sectional Study of Social Status Attainment

Abstract: The impact of military service on the status attainment of World War II veterans has been studied since the 1950s; however, the research has failed to come to any …