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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Psychology, Military"”.
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The moderating influence of personality on combat veterans transitioning into civilian college life
Combat veterans returning to a civilian lifestyle are assisted in many ways during their transition. These services are not only demonstrations of patriotic support, but are typically intended to aid veterans with their transition. The transition for combat veterans is, in many ways, completely …
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Veterans, PTSD Severity, and Health Conditions Over Time
<p>PTSD has been linked to the development of numerous health conditions; this study’s aim is to determine if PTSD predicts the diagnosis of type II diabetes, overweight/obesity, hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, and chronic pain. Participants were 416 veterans …
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The Effects of Childhood and Combat-Related Trauma on Psychological Outcomes in Veterans
… anxiety. Participants include included 1,281 US military veterans from Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Hospital. Childhood trauma and combat trauma were significantly correlated with the amount of psychological symptoms and distress veterans face when returning from deployment. Multiple regression …
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Examining Access to Decent Work Among Women Veterans: A Psychology of Working Theory Perspective
… Veterans (<em>N</em> = 354), grounded in the Psychology of Working Theory (PWT). A structural equation model demonstrated that women Veterans’ experiences of marginalization, economic constraints, work volition, and career adaptability all directly predicted their ability to secure decent …
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Let Him Be an Honor to the Country: Veteran Violence and Public Opinion after the Civil War
<p>This study examines the causes, perception, and treatment of violence and crime committed by veterans after America's Civil War. After an examination of the research problems plaguing the study of violence and crime among veterans, this study uses newspaper articles, tracts and sermons, the …
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Military Versus Civilian Murder-Suicide Psychological Profiles
… have implicated dramatic differences between military members and civilians with regard to violent behavior, including suicide, domestic violence, and harm to others, but none have examined military murder-suicide. This study compared military and civilian murder-suicide perpetrators on a …
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An Examination of Racial and Ethnic Differences in Internalized Mental Health Stigma and Perceived Mental Health Barriers Due to Stigma Among Women Veterans
<p>The stigma associated with mental illness can serve as a barrier for receiving treatment. Veterans may avoid seeking care due to stigma-related negative beliefs about one’s self or others. Research suggests that the stigma of mental illness can adversely impact service utilization. Although …
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Comics as a Cognitive Training Medium for Expert Decision Making
<p>Experts such as military commanders must make decisions quickly and under deadly conditions. A variety of cognitive training media exist, from Powerpoint to virtual reality (VR) simulations; however, there are alternative media that have not yet been comprehensively studied for expert decision …
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Fatigue's Influence on Workload, Situation Awareness, and Performance in a Military Simulation of Combat
<p>Military operations routinely require military personnel to consistently perform their duties over several hours or days. Tasks that require prolonged work can lead to mental fatigue and decreased performance. The transactional model proposes that individuals cope with changes in the environment …
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UNDERSTANDING AND ENHANCING SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN THE MILITARY: THE ROLES OF CULTURE, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMAND CLIMATE
<p>Military service members are shaped and molded to fit a military culture that emphasizes mission readiness and continuous preparedness. Countless hours are spent training for various situations that can arise. Many trainings are geared toward worst-case scenarios that can cause an increase in …