The role of unit cohesion and perceived resilience in substance use disorder
- Ward, R. N., Erickson, A. J., Carlson, K. J., & Yalch, M. M. (2024). The role of unit cohesion and perceived resilience in substance use disorder. Military Psychology, 36(4), 403-409. https://doi.org/10.1080/08995605.2023.2189861
- Service members may be at risk for substance use disorder (SUD) for a variety of reasons, including military-related experiences and stressors. Using self-reported data from 21,449 Soldiers, this study investigated how Soldiers’ deployment stressors (e.g., combat experience), unit cohesion (i.e., mutual support and cooperation among members of a unit), and perceived resilience (e.g., ability to manage stress) were related to a probable diagnosis of SUD. Age, gender, and time since last deployment were also considered. Overall, Soldiers who reported more unit cohesion and perceived resilience had a lower risk of SUD, whereas Soldiers with more deployment stressors were at higher risk of SUD.
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