Purpose in life and posttraumatic stress symptoms among military veterans: A network analysis

Military Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

Researchers have begun to explore factors that might promote better adjustment following exposure traumatic events, including the extent which individuals a strong sense of meaning in their lives. Given studies shown potential benefits cultivating alleviating posttraumatic stress reactions, it is important pinpoint specific aspects may inform individualized trauma-focused treatments. One aspect be particularly relevant trauma survivors reflected perceptions purpose life. The current study explored concurrent associations among elements and symptoms (PTSS) sample 423 combat-deployed veterans through lens network analysis. We investigated structure PTSS, as well were negatively associated with identify connections resilience recovery. Most notably, results revealed having multiple reasons for living importance connection related everyday pursuits most strongly linked lower PTSS. Specific satisfaction fulfillment also though more modestly. Although these findings will need confirmed longitudinal research, they suggest attending other high-risk populations facilitate treatment planning service fostering greater resiliency effects exposure.

Язык: Английский

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From posttraumatic stress symptoms to suicidal ideation among military veterans: Pathways founded on meaning in life and gratitude

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 37(4), С. 594 - 605

Опубликована: Март 25, 2024

Abstract Military veterans experience higher rates of suicidal ideation compared to nonveteran populations. Importantly, often precedes and predicts fatal nonfatal suicide attempts, thus it is critical better understand factors that increase risk for inform prevention efforts in this population. One key predictor exposure traumatic experiences their sequelae, particularly posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). However, little work has explored how deficits well‐being contribute association among veterans. We tested two aspects well‐being—meaning life gratitude—as potential mechanisms underlying the pathway from PTSS 7,388 men women who recently separated service. A parallel mediation analysis revealed significant paths more severe frequent through diminished meaning life, B = 0.005, SE 0.001, 95% CI [0.004, 0.007], gratitude, [< 0.002]. Gender differences were also observed. Although results related appeared replicate across gender, pathways involving gratitude differed women. Overall, our findings suggest helping build appreciation everyday may be a proactive holistic approach prevention.

Язык: Английский

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Réflexion sur l’article le plus populaire du JMVFH en 2018 : « Récits de transition : récits de vétéran(e)s américain(e)s sur la transition vers la vie civile et le rôle important de l’identité »

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(4-FR), С. 64 - 65

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

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Reflecting on JMVFH’s most popular article of 2018: ‘Stories of transition: U.S. Veterans’ narratives of transition to civilian life and the important role of identity’

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(4-EN), С. 57 - 58

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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