The purpose of this study was to examine how college students perceive and experience learning with military student peers in traditional undergraduate college classrooms. A mixed method approach was selected, using an online survey that included the nine-item questionnaire Military Culture Certificate Program (MCCP) assessment scale survey. Data were collected from 255 students who took part in the survey, which assessed nonmilitary students’ knowledge of the unique military culture and environment, deployment dynamics, family dynamics, military ethics, behavioral and physical health issues, and combat experiences. A follow-up focus group solicited qualitative data from six nonmilitary affiliated students pertaining to their individual lived experiences and classroom interactions with their military student peers. Qualitative data from the focus group suggested that almost half of the students respected the experience of being deployed, based on the self-observations of family members. They also reported an understanding of the impact military life has on family members. Several qualitative themes emerged in the focus group responses, all of which have implications for improving cultural competence in the classroom.
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1 Examining the perception of military culture in the undergraduate university classroom
Examining the perception of military culture in the undergraduate university classroom
APA Citation:
Boldway, H., Valenti, E., & Zafonte, M. (2023). Examining the perception of military culture in the undergraduate university classroom. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2023.2196647
Focus:
Veterans
Other
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Boldway, Heidi; Valenti, Elizabeth; Zafonte, Maria
2023
Experiential interrelationships of learned helplessness, military culture, and chronic veteran homelessness
APA Citation:
Russo, A. (2023). Experiential interrelationships of learned helplessness, military culture, and chronic veteran homelessness [Doctoral dissertation, Liberty University]. Digital Commons.
Focus:
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Navy
Air Force
Army
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
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Russo, Adam; Sarno, Al
2023
This hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative research study examined psychological resiliency factors. The theories that guided this research study were Peterson et al. (1993) Learned Helplessness (LH) Theory, military, cultural conditioning, and Seligman’s (2018) PERMA psychological resiliency model, which is rooted in Positive Psychology. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to describe the lived experiences of veterans who had experienced homelessness for at least 90 consecutive days and who were currently living in a therapeutic housing shelter in the northeastern United States. I investigated veterans’ military-to-civilian transitional experiences, social support transitions, cultural norm differences, and routine engagement experiences. The data collection methodology included purposeful sampling and two individual interviews, a member-checking focus interview, and a demographic questionnaire. I collected audio information from the individual and focus interview respondents and then coded it utilizing Miles and Huberman (2020) to break the information into chunks and to identify unifying themes. The significant results of the study indicated substance misuse as a dissociative factor, the importance of vocational opportunities, and the security associated with systems that institutionalized systems. Additionally, the study suggested a synergistic correlative factor of the PERMA + HC model and limitations of questionnaires compared against open-ended questioning. Due to difficulty controlling extraneous recruitment variables, this study was considered exploratory in nature.
3 Veteran transition to civilian life: Leveraging the strengths of military culture
Veteran transition to civilian life: Leveraging the strengths of military culture
APA Citation:
Westwood, M. J., & Israelashvili, M. (2023). Veteran transition to civilian life: Leveraging the strengths of military culture. In M. Israelashvili (Ed.), Prevention of Maladjustment to Life Course Transitions (pp. 341–363). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26700-0_13
Focus:
Veterans
Other
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Westwood, Marvin J.; Israelashvili, Moshe; Israelashvili, Moshe
2023
The sharp differences between civilian culture and military culture, referred to as Dichotomous Cultures, turn the transition into the army and the transition out of the army to be extremely difficult. This is true especially for veterans who served in combat units, in which masculinity is the leading motive, who sometimes describe their transition to civilian life as “from hero to zero.” Moreover, veterans are often reluctant to seek help, due to their military conditioning, traditional masculine values, and stigma. The Veteran’s Transition Program (VTP) is a group-based program that has been shown to directly meet the transitional needs of veterans. Rather than being stigmatized as weakness, VTP reframes help seeking as a valid, courageous sign of strength that is a necessary prerequisite for helping others. Hence, by reducing the trauma-related effects of service, VTP helps veteran to effectively move back to a normal functioning life.
Seeing through the camouflage: A multiple case study on the perceptions of faculty and staff on the identification of military cultural differences
APA Citation:
Samarripa, T. (2023). Seeing through the camouflage: A multiple case study on the perceptions of faculty and staff on the identification of military cultural differences [Ed.D., Northcentral University]. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2791345033/abstract/E7F35795DF84E61PQ/1
Focus:
Programming
Other
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Samarripa, Tammy
2023
This qualitative multiple-case study aimed to explore higher education faculty and staff perceptions regarding strategies that promote military cultural awareness of this unique population. The problem that needed to be addressed was that faculty and staff of higher education institutions had insufficient training in identifying the cultural differences of service members and veterans, which resulted in service members and veterans feeling unsupported and impacting their academic achievements. The guiding frameworks for this study were the sociocultural theory of learning and the culturally responsive teaching theory. These became the foundation for understanding the impact of military cultural competence on the learning environment and success of the military service member and veteran. The faculty and staff members participated in individual interviews and a focus group. The findings revealed that the study participants perceived a need to understand and recognize the cultural differences of military students. As a result of the findings, recommendations for practice include: (a) to encourage faculty, staff, and administrators to create veteran-friendly environments to foster intentional and purposeful military student engagement opportunities; (b) to provide faculty and staff with education, professional development, and training in the area of military culture and military cultural differences; and (c) to encourage inter-departmental communication to bridge the gap in knowledge of military culture and the resources available for service members and veterans. The recommendations for future research include: (a) to conduct a study on best practices for professional development sessions, (b) to evaluate the effectiveness of military cultural competence professional development before and after the training is conducted, and (c) to replicate a similar study with a 4-year university.
5 Military cultural competency for veteran mental health counseling in civilian settings
Military cultural competency for veteran mental health counseling in civilian settings
APA Citation:
Gonzalez, J. (2023). Military cultural competency for veteran mental health counseling in civilian settings. Psychology, 14(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2023.143022
Focus:
Veterans
Mental health
Programming
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Gonzalez, Jasmine
2023
As a vulnerable cultural group, military veterans present unique challenges to mental healthcare providers as a result of their experiences. Since 9/11, there has been an increase in post 9/11 veterans seeking treatment across civilian mental health organizations, along with a growing demand for culturally competent care. This qualitative review and thematic analysis of the literature explores specific mental health needs of post 9/11 veterans and investigates military cultural competence best practices in mental health care for veterans in civilian and/or non-governmental outpatient mental health settings. Using purposive sampling, 33 studies were identified and analyzed in relation to approaches central to an underlying multicultural theoretical framework for emerging themes. Key findings emphasize incorporating military cultural competency in treatment implementation to address the unique mental health dynamics of the veteran community as a whole and diverse community. Recurring themes related to best practices for treating this population highlighted an interorganizational collaborative approach that encourages the importance of community collaboration among civilian and government mental health providers to work together in treating the veteran population. Findings informed the development of the action research monograph deliverable for key stakeholders. Moreover, findings present new questions related to veteran mental healthcare pertaining to clinical program staff members and how to increase their level of cultural sensitivity and professional development. These questions can lead to further research substantiating the positive changes that can occur among the administration of veteran mental health services by practitioners that are culturally component and qualified to work with this population.
Sexual arenas, alcohol (ab)use, and predatory leadership: Facilitators of US military sexual violence
APA Citation:
Buscha, C. (2023). Sexual arenas, alcohol (ab)use, and predatory leadership: Facilitators of US military sexual violence. Armed Forces & Society, 49(3), 798-830. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327x211044526
Focus:
Programming
Trauma
Other
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Buscha, Connie
2023
Scholars argue that, historically, military women have not been considered equals to men in kinship and, therefore, have and will likely continue to experience more violence and greater fear of violence. The All-Volunteer Force (AVF) may even foster military sexual violence through sexual arenas in work-home spaces, alcohol (ab)use fueling sexual encounters between colleagues, and predatory leadership. This exploratory, grounded theory study captures insights of women veterans (n = 20) entering service between 1964 and 2016. Full inclusion is alleged, yet military women are objectified and “othered,” targets of sex-based attention, predation, and violence. From these data, military sexual violence (MSV) characterizes the AVF. To mitigate this, a renewed commitment to the US military’s historical ideal of altruistic care is necessary to realize the full inclusion of women and reduce if not eliminate military sexual violence.
7 Caring for veterans with serious illness
Caring for veterans with serious illness
APA Citation:
Marcewicz, L. J., O’Neill, L. B., & Sigler, L. E. (2023). Caring for veterans with serious illness. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 39(3), 417–422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2023.05.001
Focus:
Veterans
Mental health
Programming
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Very old (85 yrs & older)
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Marcewicz, Lawson J.; O’Neill, Lynn B.; Sigler, Lauren E.
2023
INTRODUCTION Veterans, citizens who have served in the Uniformed Services of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Commissioned Corps of both the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association), are an important sector of the population. An estimated 6.4% of Americans identify as Veterans but this percentage is not evenly distributed among age groups. About 50% of Veterans are aged older than 65 years, with about 25% being in the 65 to 74 years age group and 25% aged 75 years or older. According to US Census data, the number of indi- viduals identifying as Veterans has declined steadily during the course of the last 2 de- cades. During the past 20 years, the percentage of Veterans from the Korean and World War II eras has declined as these Veterans approach end-of-life, whereas the proportion of Veterans who served during the Vietnam era—about a third—has remained steady. Veterans are overwhelmingly white and men.
8 Exploring the lived experiences of pain in military families: A qualitative examination
Exploring the lived experiences of pain in military families: A qualitative examination
APA Citation:
Noyek, S., Lund, T., Jordan, A., Hoppe, T., Mitchell, R., Mitchell, R., Stinson, J., & Noel, M. (2023). Exploring the lived experiences of pain in military families: A qualitative examination. The Journal of Pain. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2023.07.016
Focus:
Physical health
Children
Parents
Veterans
Branch of Service:
International Military
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Noyek, Samantha; Lund, Tatiana; Jordan, Abbie; Hoppe, Tom; Mitchell, Rebekah; Mitchell, Ryan; Stinson, Jennifer; Noel, Melanie
2023
Chronic pain in Canadian Veterans is twice that of the general population and the prevalence of their related mental health concerns is alarmingly high. This likely puts their children at an increased risk of developing pain and mental health problems that can pervasively impact daily life and persist into adulthood. Pain care and military culture of (acute and chronic) pain has been identified as a top priority of Canadian Veterans. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the pain experiences of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families. Thirty-five semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted. Demographic information was collected; age, gender, and ethnicity were reported. Twelve CAF members/Veterans, 17 youth, and six spouses were interviewed. Ninety-two percent of Veteran participants reported chronic pain. Reflexive thematic analyses generated four themes: i) Military mindset: herd culture and solider identity, ii) The culture of pain within military families, iii) Inseparability of mental health and pain, iv) Breaking the cycle and shifting the military mindset. Military culture and identity create a unique context within which pain expression and experience is integrally shaped within these families. This study sheds light on how pain is experienced and perceived within military families and can inform research on and efforts to foster resilience in these families. Perspective This is the first qualitative study to explore the lived experiences of pain in Canadian military families. Findings underscore the key role that military culture and identity plays in how pain is experienced and perceived in all family members.
9 Unlearning as learning? A critical analysis of student veteran support at a veteran-friendly campus
Unlearning as learning? A critical analysis of student veteran support at a veteran-friendly campus
APA Citation:
Carter, C., Lim, J. H., Interiano-Shiverdecker, C., & Dahlberg, J. (2023). Unlearning as learning? A critical analysis of student veteran support at a veteran-friendly campus. Journal of Veteran Studies, 9(1), 190-202. https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v9i1.416
Focus:
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Guard
Reserve
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Carter, Carrie; Lim, Jae Hoon; Interiano-Shiverdecker, Claudia; Dahlberg, Jerry
2023
This phenomenological case study critically examined how cultural conflict between student veterans and faculty/staff influenced the efficacy of strategies for supporting student veterans at a veteran-friendly campus. Through 29 interviews with faculty, student affairs professionals, and student veterans, we analyzed (a) how lack of knowledge about student veterans’ military experiences made inclusive and effective student veteran support challenging; (b) how diverging perspectives about higher education as a privilege or earned service, informed by often contrary norms in the military and higher education, led to cultural tension between faculty/staff and student veterans; and (c) how faculty/staff’s position as “gatekeepers” and members of the dominant cultural group in higher education led to an ironic and harmful expectation that student veterans unlearn their military cultural dispositions/identity in order to succeed. This study suggests a need for greater military cultural awareness among faculty/staff, continued critical analysis of the culture and power dynamics that student veterans face navigating higher education, and reconceptualization of what it means to be a veteran-friendly college campus.
10 “Always on parade”: Pregnancy experience of active-duty air force members
“Always on parade”: Pregnancy experience of active-duty air force members
APA Citation:
Day, M. A., Gil-Rivas, V., & Quinlan, M. M. (2023). “Always on parade”: Pregnancy experience of active-duty air force members. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 93(1), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000654
Focus:
Physical health
Parents
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
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Day, M. A.; Gil-Rivas, Virginia; Quinlan, Margaret M.
2023
Findings are reported from a qualitative study that sought to understand the maternity experience of active-duty women in the context of improved and expanded pregnancy accommodations. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 30 active-duty women serving in the United States Air Force (15 enlisted and 15 commissioned members). Women described experiencing negative pregnancy-related stereotypes and stigma in the workplace. Connotations unique to military culture were unavoidable changes to uniform and physical body shape, cultural expectations of fitness, and uniformity of dress/appearance. Use of necessary pregnancy accommodations led to increased exposure to stereotypes and stigma, such as being perceived as less disciplined, lazy, weak, or receiving unfair advantages/fewer duties at work. Women relied on “covering behaviors” to separate themselves from negative stereotypes. Extreme covering behaviors put pregnant women’s health and well-being at risk. Finally, women navigated a shift in priorities from an indoctrinated “service before self” perspective to a prioritization of personal health and well-being during pregnancy. Leadership skills were strengthened through this change in perspective, which were perceived as positively influencing unit morale, cohesion, productivity, and retention. Study findings suggest the military will experience limited success in fully integrating and retaining active-duty women due to an organizational climate that lags behind the recent, progressive improvements in pregnancy policies and accommodations. Organizational culture related to pregnancy within the military must be targeted for change to reduce negative stigma and pregnancy-related bias.
A blended immersion course: Advancing practice for social work students working with military members, veterans, and their families
APA Citation:
Weiss, E. L., Stone, F. P., Zaleski, K., & Perdue, T. (2023). A blended immersion course: Advancing practice for social work students working with military members, veterans, and their families. Social Work Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2022.2156496
Focus:
Programming
Other
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
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Weiss, Eugenia L.; Stone, Fred P.; Zaleski, Kristen; Perdue, Tasha
2023
This paper presents a specialization blended immersion course in social work with military, veterans, and their families that includes a 3-unit elective course for Master of Social Work (MSW) students incorporating a virtual (i.e. synchronous) class component and an eight-day visit to the Washington DC area. Data collection from over 60 students over a four-year period was collected, and mixed methods analysis indicated success in knowledge acquisition related to social work practice and policy with military and veteran communities. This study supports other research findings on the usefulness of immersion experiences in acclimating students to different cultures, in this case, military culture. Additionally, as today’s digital education platform evolves in light of COVID-19 more students are engaged in online education. As such, this paper describes a framework for combining methods of instruction, such as blended and immersive experiences, that can be useful for social work education and in advancing practice in working with these populations.
The culture of alcohol in the U.S. military: Correlations with problematic drinking behaviors and negative consequences of alcohol use
APA Citation:
Meadows, S. O., Beckman, R., Engel, C. C., & Jeffery, D. D. (2023). The culture of alcohol in the U.S. military: Correlations with problematic drinking behaviors and negative consequences of alcohol use. Armed Forces & Society, 49(2), 531-555. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X211069162
Focus:
Substance use
Physical health
Branch of Service:
Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Meadows, Sarah O.; Beckman, Robin; Engel, Charles C.; Jeffery, Diana D.
2023
Excessive alcohol use, especially binge and heavy drinking, represents a serious threat to force readiness across the Department of Defense. Though these behaviors are a matter of individual service member choice, they are influenced by perceptions of the culture of alcohol use in the military. This paper uses data from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of Active Duty service members to explore associations between perceived alcohol culture and excessive alcohol use, any serious drinking consequences, risky driving behaviors, productivity loss due to drinking, absenteeism, and presenteeism. Results from multivariate logistic regression reveal a strong, positive correlation between positive perceptions of drinking culture in the military and all outcomes. Targeting perceptions of the drinking culture is one way the military can reduce excessive and unhealthy use of alcohol and negative sequelae.
13 Serving military and veteran families: Theories, research, and application
Serving military and veteran families: Theories, research, and application
APA Citation:
Blaisure, K. R., Marini, C. M., Saathoff-Wells, T., Walker O’Neal, C., Lucier-Greer, M., Dombro, A. L., Pereira, A., & Wadsworth, S. M. (2023). Serving military and veteran families: Theories, research, and application (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003035954/serving-military-veteran-families-karen-rose-blaisure-tara-saathoff-wells-angela-pereira-shelley-macdermid-wadsworth-amy-laura-dombro-christina-marini-catherine-walker-neal-mallory-lucier-greer
Focus:
Children
Youth
Mental health
Physical health
Veterans
Programming
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Veteran
Guard
Reserve
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
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Blaisure, Karen Rose; Marini, Chrisitna M.; Saathoff-Wells, Tara; Walker O'Neal, Catherine; Lucier-Greer, Mallory; Dombro, Amy Laura; Pereira, Angela; Wadsworth, Shelley MacDermid
2023
Serving Military Families introduces readers to the unique culture of military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life. It reviews the latest research, theories, policies, and programs to prepare readers for understanding and working with military families. It also offers practical knowledge about the challenges that come with military family life and the federal policies, laws, programs, and policies that support military and veteran families. Boasting a new full-color design and rich with pedagogy, the text also includes several boxed elements in each chapter: "Spotlight on Research" highlights researchers who study military and veteran families with the goal of informing and enriching the work of family support professionals. "Voices from the Frontline" presents the real-life stories of support program leaders, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and most importantly service members and veterans and their families. "Tips from the Frontline" offers concrete, hands-on suggestions based on the experiences and wisdom of the people featured in the text and the broader research and practice communities.
14 Toward military cultural competence among new civilian mental health providers
Toward military cultural competence among new civilian mental health providers
APA Citation:
Collins, A. L., Russell, M. C., & Figley, C. R. (2023). Toward military cultural competence among new civilian mental health providers. Traumatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000448
Focus:
Mental health
Programming
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Collins, Alayna L.; Russell, Mark C.; Figley, Charles R.
2023
The U. S. military requires culturally competent practices in clinical mental health. This article aims to affirm that our military has a language, system of rank, norms and values, identity, ethics, and rapport that are distinct from U.S. civilian culture. Civilian mental health providers hired to work with the military must become familiar with military culture. Chronic mental health staffing shortages at both the Veterans' Administration and Department of Defense have resulted in a hiring surge. Therefore, the burden to meet the overwhelming mental health needs of military populations is essentially passed onto civilians and newly uniformed providers. During this campaign to fill the staffing shortages, we would like to offer 11 trainings for new practitioners without prior military experience or exposure. Those that were cited and thoroughly discussed are: Uniformed Services University—Center for Deployment Psychology. Uniformed Services University—Star Behavioral Health Providers. Uniformed Services University—Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS). National Alliance on Mental Illness—Homefront. Massachusetts General Hospital—Home Base Program. Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) TRAIN. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center. Psych Armor. Volunteer/Experiential Exposure. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines. Although other research articles have argued for the military to become part of the conversation regarding cultural competence (Hobbs, 2008; Meyer, 2015; Reger et al., 2008), no other article to date has provided an exhaustive list of current trainings. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
One size does not fit all: The lived experiences of women veterans who have transitioned from the military to a Southeastern community college: A narrative study
APA Citation:
Threatt, T. (2023). One size does not fit all: The lived experiences of women veterans who have transitioned from the military to a Southeastern community college: A narrative study [Doctoral dissertation, Northeastern University]. ProQuest.
Focus:
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Threatt, Tracy; Morris, Mounira
2023
Veterans in the United States generally favor community colleges as an option. Although community colleges serve the most significant number of veterans, there is little research on the transitional experiences of female veterans (Wheeler, 2012). This narrative study utilized semi-structured interviews to discover and shed light on three women's transition from the military to a community college. Adult Transition Theory served as the theoretical framework using the 4S’s model that focused on the self, situation, supports, and strategies to examine how those factors influenced their transitions. Three superordinate and nine subordinate themes emerged after the analysis of the transcripts. The subsequent findings were that 1) Military culture influences female veterans' transition., 2) female veterans had difficulty transitioning from the military to community college., and 3) female student veterans need explicit support throughout their transitions. Several implications for practice were suggested. Providing faculty and staff with training on military culture is advised for community colleges. Institutions should develop orientation programs specifically for student veterans to learn more about their GI educational benefits, scholarships, and other available services. In addition to offering mental health counseling, colleges should make practical accommodations for veteran students.
ACT and veterans: A multiple baseline study using ACT to treat anxiety disorders in U.S. military veterans
APA Citation:
Fruge, J. (2023). ACT and veterans: A multiple baseline study using ACT to treat anxiety disorders in U.S. military veterans [Doctoral dissertation, Utah State University]. Digital Commons.
Focus:
Veterans
Mental health
Programming
Branch of Service:
Marine Corps
Air Force
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Guard
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
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Fruge, Jeremiah; Twohig, Michael P.
2023
There are 18 million Americans, roughly 7% of the population, who are Veterans. In contrast with the general population, Veterans have a high likelihood of exposure to psychological harm during their military service. For example, studies indicate Veterans are diagnosed with anxiety disorders in some cases four times higher than in the general population, though few studies examine treatment. Military culture is an additional factor which is important to account for when treating Veterans. For example, within the military an emphasis is placed on values and committed action which may mean this population will benefit more from certain therapies than others such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT places an emphasis on making values-based choices even when anxiety is present, which aligns well with military culture. As such, the present study aims to test ACT for anxiety in Veterans using a multiple baseline design and a culturally adapted treatment protocol consisting of 10 treatment sessions. Four participants were recruited and completed the treatment protocol with all participants showing significant improvements in their ability to make values-consistent choices even when feeling distress, and increased meaningful engagement in their lives. Three participants maintained these treatment gains at the one-month follow-up. Participants indicated the modifications made to the protocol were effective in helping them utilize the skills learned in treatment. The results of this study indicate that ACT shows promise as a relevant and acceptable treatment in this population.
Military mothering, responsibility, and children’s outdoor risky play: “I do not want my children to be afraid to try things”
APA Citation:
Bauer, M. E. E., Giles, A. R., & Brussoni, M. (2023). Military mothering, responsibility, and children’s outdoor risky play: “I do not want my children to be afraid to try things.” Journal of Leisure Research, 54(3), 337-353. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2022.2119115
Focus:
Parents
Children
Branch of Service:
International Military
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Bauer, Michelle Emma Eileen; Giles, Audrey R.; Brussoni, Mariana
2023
Mothers more than fathers are discursively produced as responsible for children’s safety. Wives of members in combat arms occupations in the military may have feelings of responsibility for their children’s safety that are shaped through their involvement in military culture. In this research, we examined the feelings of responsibility mothers partnered with members in combat arms occupations have for their children’s safety during outdoor risky play. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 mothers and used poststructural feminist theory and feminist methodologies. Our findings indicate military mothers feel responsible for their children’s safety during outdoor risky play, but they resist societal pressures to restrict it. Some of the mothers believed there is an increased pressure on women more than men to provide care for their children, and some expressed that being part of a military culture shaped their feelings of responsibility.
18 Mental health literacy as a predictor of help-seeking intentions within military families
Mental health literacy as a predictor of help-seeking intentions within military families
APA Citation:
Perez, C. L. (2023). Mental health literacy as a predictor of help-seeking intentions within military families [Doctoral dissertation, Alliant International University]. ProQuest.
Focus:
Mental health
Branch of Service:
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Perez, Claudia L.; Yoshida, Kathryn
2023
Military servicemembers and their families have been recognized as underutilizing mental health services for reasons including fear of professional repercussions, negative associations reflected in asking for help, and experiences where mental health inquiries went unanswered. While there is research on motivation and barriers for military servicemembers seeking mental health care, there is less understanding regarding military dependents. This study aimed to identify whether mental health literacy (MHL), time immersed in military culture, and prior exposure to mental health resources were significant predictors of mental health help-seeking intentions of U.S Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps dependents. The sample included 76 participants, ages 18-54, who are currently considered military dependents or were military dependents in the past. Most participants identified as Navy dependents followed by Army and Marine Corps dependents, with only one participant identifying as an Air Force dependent. 26 participants identified as Caucasian or White followed by Mixed identity representation. Participants completed a survey with four forms including a military affiliation level form assessing duration of time immersed in military culture, the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) assessing the understanding of mental health concepts, the Military Mental Health Resources Questionnaire assessing prior exposure to mental health resources, and a brief demographics questionnaire. Initial analysis was a multiple regression, however data suggested violation of the assumption of heteroscedasticity which could lead to results with inflated the significance. Instead, a weighted least squares (WLS) regression was used to analyze the significance of each predictor variable more accurately with respect to help-seeking intentions. Overall analysis found the regression model was statistically significant, F (3, 72) = 18.630, p < 0.001, R2 = 0.437 with prior exposure to resources being a significant predictor of mental health help-seeking, (
A qualitative systematic review of enablers and barriers to helpseeking for veterans that have completely left the military within the context of mental health and alcohol
APA Citation:
Hitch, C. M., Toner, P., & Armour, C. (2023). A qualitative systematic review of enablers and barriers to helpseeking for veterans that have completely left the military within the context of mental health and alcohol. Journal of Veterans Studies, 9(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v9i1.376
Focus:
Mental health
Substance use
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Hitch, Catherine Michele; Toner, Paul; Armour, Cherie
2023
The variation in the definition of a veteran, and the preference for quantitative methods, has created mixed findings regarding the process of veteran help-seeking (HS) for mental health/alcohol issues. To understand HS enablers/barriers for those having ceased military employment, a systematic review of qualitative HS literature is warranted. Six databases were searched. Data were analysed thematically. From 1,154 titles/abstracts screened, six studies elicited four themes: military culture, problem severity, the system, and relationships/support. Enablers/barriers were individual and group specific. Alcohol was often an initial HS barrier whereas mental health symptomology and peer/community support were enablers. Themes collectively suggest HS is a progressive journey. Many studies had reporting issues so fully assessing study quality was challenging. Limited qualitative studies exist concerning those having ceased service altogether. A qualitative approach is advantageous as underlying processes can be explored. Interventions could improve the HS process/journey, at individual and group/community levels.
Considering the psychological experience of amputation and rehabilitation for military veterans: A systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research
APA Citation:
Murray, C. D., Havlin, H., & Molyneaux, V. (2023). Considering the psychological experience of amputation and rehabilitation for military veterans: A systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research. Disability and Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2182915
Focus:
Physical health
Veterans
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Military Affiliation:
Veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
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Murray, Craig D.; Havlin, Heather; Molyneaux, Victoria
2023
Purpose Research highlights the differences and unique experiences of military veterans experiencing amputation compared to civilians. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative research exploring the experience of amputation and rehabilitation among existing or previous members of the military.Methods A systematic search of six databases (PsycINFO, AMED, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus) was undertaken in March 2022. The results of 17 papers reporting 12 studies published between 2009 and 2022 were synthesised using a meta-ethnographic approach to generate new interpretations reflecting the experiences of members of the military who have experienced limb loss.Results Three themes were developed from the data: (1) Making the physical and psychological transition to life after amputation; (2) The role of the military culture in rehabilitation; and (3) The impact of relationships and the gaze of others during rehabilitation and beyond.Conclusions Military veterans with limb loss experience difficulties in navigating civilian healthcare systems and gaining appropriate support away from the military. Rehabilitation professionals, with psychological training or mentoring, involved in the care of military veterans following amputation could offer psychological support during the transition to civilian life and targeted therapies to veterans experiencing high levels of pain, and facilitate peer support programmes.
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