Being a Female Veteran: A Grounded Theory of Coping With Transitions

Reservists and Veterans: Viewed from Within and Without

“…This loss has been related to poor preparation for transition out of the military (Kulka et al 2015;Walker 2012). Veterans experience civilian life as less structured, less purposeful, and less communal, often associated with emotional distress (Burkhart and Hogan 2015). Those who have left military service early or prematurely are especially more at-risk for health and adjustment problems than those who serve a full career .…”

Aborted Transition Between Two Dichotomous Cultures as Seen Through Dialogical Self Theory

“…Research on transition from military to civilian life over the last two decades has gained attention as a result of the growing awareness of challenges and struggles amid transition, an awareness that is itself due in part to intensified military campaigns and efforts across the world. A shared conclusion among many researchers from a number of Western countries is that transition and reintegration into civilian life has the potential to become a daunting challenge for military personnel and may impact service members on personal, social, familial, financial, and administrative planes (Adler, Britt, Castro, McGurk, & Bliese, 2011;Adler, Zamorski, & Britt, 2011;Burkhart & Hogan, 2015;Coll, Weiss, & Yarvis, 2012;Jolly, 1996). A substantial body of the research on veterans has focused on clinical and psychological issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) to construct a concise definition with a range of criteria.…”

Leaving Military Service with a Military Body: Insights for Pastoral Care and Counseling

“…Every service member has to transition from military to civilian life at some point in their life and a shared conclusion among numerous researchers is that the transition and reintegration into civilian life is potentially challenging for many service members. It may impact the service members' health, well-being, family life, employment and financial situation, and capacity for social interactions (Adler, Zamorski, & Britt, 2011;Beder, 2012;Blackburn, 2016;Bragin, 2010;Brunger, Serrato, & Ogden, 2013;Burkhart & Hogan, 2015;Jolly, 1996;Moore, 2012). One reason for this is that the military culture develops and rewards values, meanings, and practices which are different than civilian norms.…”