Correlates of perceived military to civilian transition challenges among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 6(2), С. 26 - 39

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2020

Introduction: Analyses of the Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-Being Survey (CAFTWS) were conducted to identify most prominent challenges faced by (CAF) Veterans during their military civilian transition, assess associations various characteristics, including release type health status, with experiencing such challenges. Methods: Prevalence estimates logistic regression analyses computed on data from CAFTWS, which was administered in 2017 1,414 Regular Force released CAF previous year. Results: The two (of seven) perceived transition strongest difficult post-military adjustment loss identity (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 5.4) financial preparedness (AOR 2.3). In adjusted analyses, who had a non-commissioned rank, primarily served army, 10–19 years service, medical release, poor physical or mental health, more likely report identity. junior preparedness. Furthermore, significant interaction effects between Veterans’ status observed. Discussion: This study extends prior research inform ongoing efforts support well-being members adjusting post-service life. Findings emphasize importance preparing transitioning service communities for social they may encounter. also value programs services that help prepare managing finances, finding education employment, relocating, care providers, understanding benefits services.

Язык: Английский

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Risk and protective factors for self-harm and suicide behaviours among serving and ex-serving personnel of the UK Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force: A systematic review

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(4), С. e0299239 - e0299239

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024

Self-harm and suicide behaviours are a major public health concern. Several factors associated with these among military communities. Identifying may have important implications for policy clinical services. The aim of this review was to identify the risk protective self-harm serving ex-serving personnel United Kingdom Armed Forces, Canadian Australian Defence Force New Zealand Force.

Язык: Английский

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A Scoping Review of Military Culture, Military Identity, and Mental Health Outcomes in Military Personnel

Military Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction The military is a unique cultural institution that significantly influences its members, contributing to the development and transformation of their identities. Despite growing interest in identity research military, challenges persist conceptualization identity, including understanding how it forms, assessing influence culture on development, evaluating implications for mental health. primary objective this scoping review was map complexities culture’s impact effects Materials Methods A literature conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review Methodology. Studies were included if they described culture, health, resulting 65 eligible studies. extracted data thematically analyzed identify impacts health well-being. Results Multiple identities evident within population, with 2 overarching identities, loyalty overall conferring positive outcomes. Where these hidden or disrupted, poorer outcomes observed. Conclusions study notion as singular concept promoting It highlights multifaceted nature, revealing individuals may face concealment disruptions during periods transition adjustment, adverse To capture complexity authors developed Military Identity Model (MIM). leaders, policymakers, care professionals are encouraged recognize complex nature We recommend explore adjustment-related difficulties.

Язык: Английский

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Life course well-being framework for suicide prevention in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 5(2), С. 176 - 194

Опубликована: Июль 4, 2019

Introduction: The risks of suicidality (suicidal ideation or behaviour) are higher in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans (former members) than the general population (CGP). Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility, but it can be difficult for many to see how they help. This article proposes an evidence-based theoretical framework discussing suicide prevention. informed 2017 joint CAF – Affairs Canada (VAC) strategy. Methods: Evidence was derived from participation expert panels conducted by 2009 and 2016, a review findings epidemiological studies released since 1976, literature reviews at VAC 2009, published theories suicide. Results: Common all understanding that causation multifactorial, complex, varies individually such factors interact rather lie along linear causal chains. Discussion: proposed has three core concepts: composite well-being framework, life course view, opportunities pathway behaviour. indicates influenced onto, along, off variable combinations mental illness, stressful problems events, individual including suicidal diathesis vulnerability, barriers supports, acquired lethal capability, imitation, impulsivity, access means. inform discussions about both whole-community prevention, intervention postvention activities levels, development hypotheses increased risk Veterans.

Язык: Английский

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Transitioning to civilian life: The importance of social group engagement and identity among Australian Defence Force veterans

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 56(8), С. 1025 - 1033

Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2021

Veterans transitioning to civilian life after leaving the military face unique health concerns. Although there is a significant body of research exploring veterans' experiences transition and predictors well-being, are limited studies examining how social group engagement influences transition. We explored Australian Defence Force identity influenced their adjustment well-being.Forty veterans (85% male; mean age = 37 years, range 25-57 years) took part in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Participants completed two mapping tasks (a network map course map) that provided visual component Interview transcripts were analysed thematically interpreted by adopting approach.Joining involved process socialisation into culture for most participants led development identity. An abrupt or difficult discharge from defence was often associated with negative impact on well-being life. Veterans' memberships may act not only as positive psychological resources during but also potential source conflict, especially when trying re-engage groups different norms beliefs. Military values inscribed within veteran's sense self, including strong service, altruism giving back community, operate promote engagement.Engaging supportive can support Reintegration be improved via effective linkage programmes (e.g. volunteering, ex-service organisations) offer networks draw upon desire give community. Social visualise structures useful clinicians explore roles conflicts

Язык: Английский

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The First Year After Military Service: Predictors of U.S. Veterans’ Suicidal Ideation

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 63(2), С. 233 - 241

Опубликована: Май 6, 2022

Язык: Английский

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U.S. Military Veteran Identity and Civilian Adjustment

Pacific Journal of Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(1)

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

U.S. military veterans transitioning back into the civilian sector often experience a variety of challenges and need to readjust non-military environments. In order examine psychological involved in transition readjustment processes among U. S. active veterans, qualitative study was conducted. For 6 months, data collected from California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New York. Following an IRB approval, semi-structured open-ended self-developed interviews were developed conducted with sixteen who have served 4 branches Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps. Data information included social demographics, as well veterans' identity before, during, after serving military. The aims this were: 1) To identify self-concept development 2) investigate relationship between disruption criteria for adjustment disorder (following DSM-5-TR definitions), 3) Single out psychosocial factors that helped or could sector. Themes related important post-military discharge.

Язык: Английский

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Feasibility, acceptability, and initial outcomes of a psychological adjustment and reintegration program for transitioned military veterans

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2024

Reintegration and adjustment to civilian life after military service is crucial for veterans' mental physical health. However, there a lack of evidence-based interventions in Australia that specifically address the psychological cultural factors associated with improved health this group. The aim study was evaluate feasibility, acceptability, initial outcomes novel group intervention program, developed gap supports services Australian veterans. A non-controlled, within-subjects longitudinal design employed feasibility framework including assessment demand, implementation, integration, experience, perceived effectiveness, burden or discomfort. program included eight weekly 2.5-hour sessions using cognitive-behavioural acceptance commitment therapy techniques. Participants 24 transitioned veterans who completed Military-Civilian Adjustment Measure, Quality Life Enjoyment Satisfaction Questionnaire–Short Form, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, PTSD Checklist DSM-5 at pre-intervention, post-intervention, three-month follow-up. High participant ratings engagement, experience usefulness were found, as well improvement result program. Sound retention (82.8%), completion (87.5%), manual adherence rates (89.6%) also found. Significant improvements found reintegration scores from pre-intervention post-intervention (p = < 0.001) follow-up 0.05), large effect size (ηp2 0.344). All participants reported they would recommend another veteran. This demonstrated acceptability designed Australia. showed promising evidence effectiveness improving provides an essential first step towards addressing substantial struggling adjust life. randomised controlled trial may be appropriate next step. ACTRN12622000172707. 02/02/2022. Retrospectively registered.

Язык: Английский

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Military self-stigma as a mediator of the link between military identity and suicide risk

Military Psychology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 34(2), С. 237 - 251

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2021

US military Veterans are at greater risk for suicide than those who have never served in the military. Recent federal calls include need to investigate military-specific and protective factors among military-affiliated populations. To date, no study has examined link between identity, self-stigma, risk. The current used a nationally representative sample of post-Vietnam (N = 1,461) order determine relationships Idealism (OR 0.86) with less odds elevated risk, whereas individualism 1.15) self-stigma 1.39) were associated increased Military was found mediate relationship identity components Implications conceptualization Veteran prevention, future research discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial factors and military-to-civilian transition challenges: A dyadic analysis of Veterans and their spouses

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(3), С. 27 - 40

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023

LAY SUMMARY Limited research has explored the influence Veterans and their spouses have on each other’s experiences during Veterans’ transition from military to civilian life. Analyses of Canadian Armed Forces Transition Well-being Survey were conducted examine whether perceived challenges among this (i.e., they experienced financial difficulties, had trouble finding a health care provider, or felt loss identity) are associated with extent which believes able handle stress, access social support, strong sense belonging community. Results show how both might be interdependent emphasize importance ensuring is better prepared for, supported, important period change.

Язык: Английский

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