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Offshore Workers and Health Behaviour change: an Exploration Using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Abstract: Previous research has identified the importance of promoting behaviour change within the offshore workforce. This qualitative study sought to: identify self-care …

Perpetual War with the Brother Nation: An Analysis of Ukrainian Veterans, Cultural Identity and Historical Trauma

Abstract: Understanding historical and cultural dimensions of pain is an area relatively understudied by scholars. This is particularly the case for those affected by war, such as …

Dad ‘never said much’ but… Young Men and Great War Veterans in Day-to-Day-Life in Interwar Britain

Abstract: This article explores whether, how, and what young men in interwar Britain heard about the Great War from its veterans. Oral histories are used to enable the first …

Loneliness and Social Isolation of Military Veterans: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Loneliness and social isolation are being increasingly recognized as influencing both physical and mental health. There is limited research carried out with military …

Life, embodiment, and (post-)war stories: studying narrative in critical military studies

Abstract: This paper argues for an expanded conceptualization of narrative as a tool for research in critical military studies (CMS). Narrative provides a means of studying the …

Compensating for permanent losses: Totally and Permanently Incapacitated

Since it was first introduced in 2006, the New Veterans Charter (NVC) disability and financial benefits have been under great scrutiny. In response to concerns about the adequacy …

Health needs of ex-military personnel in the UK: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Abstract: Background: Despite all local authorities in England signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant, only a small proportion of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) …

Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) RAF FF Survey Report

Abstract: This report details responses from the Quality of Life Survey, which explores experiences, and perceptions of and attitudes towards life in the RAF.

Stories & Insights

Summary: The ShoutOUT campaign is the second in a series of initiatives sponsored by Melbourne Legacy through grants provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). …

Experiences of Military-Connected Children: Perspectives of Mothers, Teachers and Children

Abstract: Increased conflicts in Nigeria, especially with current insurgent activities, have resulted in greater military service demands such as frequent and repeated …

NATO/EAPC Women, Peace and Security: Policy and Action Plan

Abstract: United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 was unanimously adopted on 31 October 2000 and established the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. This first …

Psychological Flexibility and Set-Shifting Among Veterans Participating in a Yoga Program: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Trauma-focused psychotherapies do not meet the needs of all veterans. Yoga shows some potential in reducing stress and perhaps even PTSD in veterans, although little is …