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In their own words: Post-9/11 student Veterans’ perceived motivation in higher education

Abstract:The purpose of this dissertation is to understand the perspectives and voices of Post-9/11 student veterans attending the University of South Florida (USF). This inquiry …

Improving mental health and resilience training: Feedback from military personnel

Abstract: Mental health and resilience training initiatives have been implemented in many military organizations with the intention of optimizing the psychological resilience of …

Perceptions of campus safety and campus carry among student Veterans

Abstract: Student veterans are an essential population for research but remain consistently underexamined in the literature. Similarly, veterans carrying firearms are an essential …

Military financial education: DOD should improve oversight to ensure trainings effectively support service members

Abstract: As of January 1, 2018, all new military personnel are automatically enrolled in the Blended Retirement System (BRS). Under BRS, service members receive employer …

Fighting for peace within: The existential-relational positions into which we train soldiers and the challenge of their reaggregation into society

Abstract: We train our soldier warriors into a mix of two existential-relational, developmental positions: the contiguous and paranoid-schizoid. Functioning within these positions …

More than a score: Evaluating military Veterans' success when applying to medical school

Abstract: Due to the inherent nature of service in both military and medical careers, some veterans are drawn to medicine after completing military service. However, there are …

Can military Veterans transition into teaching to help bridge the gap of workforce sustainability in the UK?

Abstract: There are many compelling reasons to consider the potential contribution of military veterans to teaching in UK Further Education. To find out more about the perspectives …

Executive summary: How does military life shape service children’s identity and school experiences?

Abstract: Service children are identified by virtue of the occupation of their parents. Their livesareshaped by the unique demands placed on armed forces personnel. Service …

Military culture and change: How a NATO workshop emphasizes the imperative of critical paradigms

Abstract: This article starts with a brief summary of military culture to set the stage for a discussion of what can be learned from papers that were presented and discussions that …

Research speaks: Sustaining and changing military culture(s)

Abstract: This perspective piece begins with a look at the contribution of social science research to military culture change. The discussion emphasizes that military culture(s) …

Application of a youth-adult partnership model to facilitate skill development among military-connected youth

Abstract: Background: Out-of-school time programs have proven to be effective models for promoting positive youth development. Because military-connected youth face unique …

Preparing rehabilitation counselors to serve Veterans: Perspectives of post-9/11 student Veterans in rehabilitation counselor education programs

Abstract: This study addressed the following research question: How should rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs prepare rehabilitation counselors to provide services …