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Veteran Offenders in Cheshire: Making sense of the 'noise'

Abstract: This article emerges out of a three year research project with Cheshire Probation Trust on their Veteran Support Officer (VSO) initiative. At a time when the offending …

Nurse Education in the British Armed Forces

Abstract: Defence nurses form the largest registered specialty in the UK defence medical services. Once qualified, defence nurses maintain and develop their nursing and clinical …

The Effects of Surfing and the Natural Environment on the Well-Being of Combat Veterans

Abstract: Although researchers have identified the benefits of physical activity on well-being, there is little evidence concerning the effects of nature-based physical activity. …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post Iraq and Afghanistan: Prevalence Among Military Subgroups

Abstract: A large body of research has been produced in recent years investigating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military personnel following deployment to Iraq and …

Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspective

Abstract: This qualitative research study explores the problems military families, educators, and school districts have in building positive and effective partnerships. It is …

Narrative Transformation Among Military Personnel on an Adventurous Training and Sport Course

Abstract: In the wake of recent wars, some military personnel face considerable physical and mental health problems. In this article I explore the effects of an adapted sport and …

Unemployment in Military Spouses: An Examination of the Latent and Manifest Benefits, Quality of Life, and Psychological Wellbeing

This article exploresemployment, latent and manifest benefits (LAMB), wellbeing, and quality of life (QoL) in Australian military spouses. Results confirmed that unemployed spouses …

‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …

Strong and Silent: Men, Masculinity, and Self-injury

Abstract: Self-injury is commonly reported to be primarily a female experience and rare among males. However, contemporary research suggests that this may not be the case and that …

The Long-term Impact of Early Parental Death: Lessons From a Narrative Study

Abstract: The objective of the study is to xplore the individual experiences of those who had experienced the death of a parent(s) before the age of 18, and investigate how such …

A Note on Disappearing Veterans

Abstract: In this research note, the rapid decline of the veteran population in the United States from 1980 to 2010 is outlined. The decline in the veteran population has been …

Contrasting beliefs about screening for mental disorders among UK military personnel returning from deployment to Afghanistan

Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study was to elicit beliefs and experiences of the value of a screening programme for mental illness among UK military personnel. Method: …