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Women Veterans’ use of gender-specific, online, social support systems for social identity after military service

Abstract:The number of women veterans serving in the military is growing. This qualitative study explored women veterans' perspectives and experiences with gender-specific online …

Establishing community partnerships to maintain social connection and healthcare access during an emergency declaration: Virtual Veterans socials

Abstract: This community case study reflects the transition of a community-based social intervention at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the northeastern United States …

Understanding Veteran utilization of VA benefits related to trust in VA: An exploratory study of factors impacting U.S. Veterans’ trust

Abstract:This paper analyzes whether and to the degree which Veterans’ trust in The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) influences their propensity to utilize VA benefits and …

Analyzing a decade of warrior well-being: Longitudinal trends and implications for U.S. Veteran support from the Wounded Warrior Project annual survey (2014-2025)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured (WII) veterans face significant and multifaceted challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life. These challenges …

Loneliness factors in aging Veterans and civilians: A comparative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Loneliness among older adults is a significant public health concern. There is a critical need to develop effective, tailored strategies to combat …

Mindfulness practice time and quality in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: Mindfulness interventions are associated with improvements in multiple areas of health, including chronic pain functioning, but little is known about how these …

The peer-led Honest, Open, Proud program to decrease the impact of mental illness stigma among German military personnel: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract:Purpose: Due to widespread stigma in the military, many military servicemembers with mental illness struggle with discrimination, self-stigma and decisions whether to …

A phenomenological study understanding religious and spiritual coping in African American female Veterans who experienced combat-related trauma

Abstract:African American females are drawn to pursue a military career for many reasons, including upholding a family tradition, securing funding for education, or simply due to …

An assessment of the psychometric properties of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE) with a Veteran sample

Abstract: Pew Research Institute estimated that, in 2020, similar to 70% of individuals in the United States identified as religious, and that United States. Veterans identify in …

Veterans' donations of research incentives to fellow Veterans

Abstract:After serving their country, US veterans often continue public service by volunteering to participate in Veterans Affairs (VA) research studies. Their contributions have …

Flourishing through life transitions: Intensive longitudinal observations of a Veteran transition program

Abstract: Objective: The authors of the present study assessed changes to veterans’ perceptions of well-being following participation in a military-to-civilian transition …

Cross-lagged assessment between indices of leisure time physical activity and domains of quality of life after electrical stimulation training in persons with spinal cord injury: An exploratory trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: An existing association was noted between leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and quality of life (QOL) after spinal cord injury (SCI). Furthermore, …