A model of unit climate and stress for Canadian soldiers on operations

Farley, Kelly M. J.

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“…A 2008 post-deployment questionnaire of 6,380 Canadian personnel revealed that since their return from Afghanistan 4.4 percent of the soldiers had experienced PTSD symptoms while 4.6 percent had experienced symptoms of major depression (OSSIS, 2008). In addition to PTSD and depression, some soldiers returning from combat operations suffer from anxiety, abuse or misuse of drugs and alcohol, and have relationship problems that may stem from or be exacerbated by their experiences in combat (Bartone & Adler, 2000;Castro, 2009;Farley, 1995;Farley, 2002;Murphy, 2003;Murphy & Gingras, 1997).…”

Section: Recent Studies On Canadian and American Soldiers Who Have Sementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cohesion. Cohesion is often defined as task cohesion and social cohesion (Griffith, 1988;Farley, 2002). Task cohesion refers to shared commitment to achieving a goal whereas social cohesion refers to the nature and quality of emotional bonds.…”

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“…Cohesion is often measured in regards to performance. Military leaders have long considered unit cohesion as an important ingredient for operations combat effectiveness and successful military performance on the battlefield (Bartone & Adler, 2000;Farley, 1997;Farley, 2002;Griffith, 1988Griffith, , 1997Griffith and Vaitkus, 1999;Ingraham & Manning, 1980;Mangelsdorff, 1985). More recently, unit cohesion is being researched as having a moderating role between the relation of combat exposure and subsequent stress reaction (Castro, 2009;Campise, Geller & Campise, 2006;Farley, 1997;Farley & Murphy, 1999).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…More recently, unit cohesion is being researched as having a moderating role between the relation of combat exposure and subsequent stress reaction (Castro, 2009;Campise, Geller & Campise, 2006;Farley, 1997;Farley & Murphy, 1999). Shils andJonowitz (1948, as cited in Griffith, 1997;Farley, 2002) in studying the German Army's successful resistance in World War II in the face of overwhelming odds was attributed primarily to the solidarity among members of small groups of soldiers (group cohesion). Griffith (1988) found that cohesion moderated the relationship between stress and individual combat performance in a survey of 9,013 US Army soldiers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Organizational Commitment. The focus of most military research has been on cohesion, morale and confidence in leadership (Farley, 2002) (Gade, 2003;Gade, Tiggle & Schumm, 2003;and Heffner & Gade (2003). Allen (2003) in commenting on these three research articles stated that little is known about the relationship between organizational commitment and behaviour under stressful conditions which she viewed as an area of valuable research particularly within a military setting.…”

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Towards a model of peacekeeping stress: Traumatic and contextual influences.

Lamerson¹,

Kelloway²

1996

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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We present a conceptual model of the stressors inherent in contemporary peacekeeping deployments and their consequences. In particular, we propose that contemporary peacekeeping deployments are best characterized as comprising exposure to traumatic stressors in a context of chronic stressors. Implications of die model for personal and organizational functioning are identified as are suggestions for die management of peacekeeping stress.

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Postmodernism and the Source of Military Strength in the Anglo West

Bondy¹

2004

Armed Forces & Society

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Believing that cultural change must be rapid and thorough, many analysts are calling for a revolution in military culture as a necessary condition for a broader revolution in military affairs. This article argues for cultural reform in Anglo-Western armies, although much applies to other nations and other branches of service. Army transformation must draw upon the source of military strength in the cultural heritage of the host society. In the Anglo West, social capital, societal discipline, modern bureaucracy, and professionalism provide the foundation for military cohesion, discipline, efficiency, innovation, and legitimacy. Modern armies require postmodern reinvention to correct for misapplied modernism that has led to personnel turbulence, careerism, and factionalism. Although the source of economies of scale, modern bureaucracy can also undermine social stability and inhibit adaptability. Stages of psychological maturation parallel the stages of professional awareness required for balance among army stakeholders. The article concludes by suggesting a new force structure, personnel strategy, and governance system that emphasizes stability, local reputation, productive bureaucracy, professional streaming, and legitimacy for the military social contract.

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A model of unit climate and stress for Canadian soldiers on operations

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Resilient outcomes following military operations : a survey of Canadian soldiers after Afghanistan

Resilient outcomes following military operations : a survey of Canadian soldiers after Afghanistan

Towards a model of peacekeeping stress: Traumatic and contextual influences.

Postmodernism and the Source of Military Strength in the Anglo West

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