Identity adjustment among Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans with reintegration difficulty.

Orazem, Robert J.; Frazier, Patricia A.; Schnurr, Paula P.; Oleson, Heather; Carlson, Kathleen F.; Litz, Brett T.; Sayer, Nina A.

doi:10.1037/tra0000225

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“…Finding an alternative narrative is about finding one's group: one's subculture (see also McLean, 2015). Indeed, studies on a broad array of topics-from veterans returning to civilian life (Orazem et al, 2016) to working-class college students navigating home and school lives (Azmitia, Syed, & Radmacher, 2013)-show that the tension in navigating between various groups can be a serious source of identity strain. Indeed, recent work has shown that master narratives are partly maintained via social interaction, such that the desire to connect with others trumps the desire to air challenges to the status quo .…”

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Identity development in cultural context: The role of deviating from master narratives

McLean

Lilgendahl

Fordham

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Journal of Personality

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Section: Alternative Narrative Construction Is Socialmentioning

confidence: 99%

Identity development in cultural context: The role of deviating from master narratives

McLean

Lilgendahl

Fordham

et al. 2017

Journal of Personality

101

102

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“…Finding an alternative narrative is about finding one's group -one's sub-culture (see also McLean, 2015). Indeed, studies on a broad array of topicsfrom veterans returning to civilian life (Orazem et al, 2016), to working class college students navigating home and school lives (Azmitia, Syed, & Radmacher, 2013) -show that the tension between in navigating various group can be a serious source of identity strain. Indeed, recent work has shown that master narratives are partly maintained via social interaction, such that the desire to connect with others trumps the desire to air challenges to the status quo .…”

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Master Narrative Identity Development in Cultural Context: The Role of Deviating from Master Narratives.

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Lilgendahl²,

Fordham³

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Objective: The great majority of research on identity and personality development has focused on individual processes of development, to the relative neglect of the cultural context of development. We employ a recently articulated framework for the examination of identity development in context, centered on the construct of master narratives, or culturally shared stories. Method: Across three studies we asked emerging and mid-life adults (n = 512) to narrate personal experiences of deviations from these master narratives. Results: Across three quantitative studies we show that 1) those who elaborated their deviation experiences were more likely to be in structurally marginalized positions in society (e.g., ethnic or sexual minorities); 2) those who elaborated an empowering alternative to the master narrative were more likely to be engaged in identity processes; and 3) master narratives maintain their rigidity by the frequency of their use. In qualitative analyses, we illustrate the rigidity of master narratives, as well as the degree to which they take shape in social and group experiences. Conclusions: These studies emphasize the importance of cultural context in considering personality and identity development.

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“…Veterans frequently face a sense of disconnectedness in their social lives (i.e., loneliness, social isolation) and personal lives (i.e., self-connectedness -lack of purpose or goals) when they leave the military. [1][2][3][4] This lack of connectedness, both social and self, has been established as a risk factor for suicidal behaviors. 5 However, surprisingly few interventions, especially suicide prevention efforts, seek to improve veterans' overall connectedness or focus on the reintegration experience specifically.…”

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Reducing Veterans' Risk for Suicidal Behaviors: A Qualitative Study to Inform Development of the RECLAIM Health Promotion Program

Shue

Brosmer

Matthias

2020

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Background In an effort to reduce the high rate of suicide among post-9/11 veterans, a collaborative team within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a holistic community-based health promotion program designed to facilitate social and self-connectedness. The purpose of this study was to elicit veteran and stakeholder feedback to prepare the program for piloting and implementation.Methods Focus groups and interviews were conducted with post-9/11 veterans and veteran stakeholders (e.g., VA clinicians) to elicit feedback regarding the health promotion program. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Qualitative thematic analysis identified key themes emerging from the focus groups and interviews.Results Seven focus groups (3 Veteran groups, 4 stakeholder groups) and 3 interviews (2 Veterans, 1 stakeholder) were conducted with 41 participants (14 veterans, 27 stakeholders). Overall, participants had a positive perception of the program. Thematic analysis revealed shared perspectives that provided insight into 1) enhancing program recruitment and retention, 2) the perceived ability of a health promotion program to provide more holistic, veteran-centered care, and 3) using health promotion programs to help veterans establish structure in their daily lives.Conclusions Findings indicated an overall acceptance of the program, and participants' perspectives on how to reduce barriers and enhance facilitators can inform the development of a larger-scale health promotion program that can be tested through future research. While discussion questions were specifically focused on the program in this study, findings can be considered more broadly for the design and implementation of related programs to effectively improve the health and wellness of post-9/11 veterans.

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Identity adjustment among Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans with reintegration difficulty.

Abstract: Identity adjustment is a critical yet understudied aspect of veteran reintegration into community life following combat deployment. (PsycINFO Database Record

Cited by 70 publications

References 33 publications

Identity development in cultural context: The role of deviating from master narratives

Identity development in cultural context: The role of deviating from master narratives

Master Narrative Identity Development in Cultural Context: The Role of Deviating from Master Narratives.

Reducing Veterans' Risk for Suicidal Behaviors: A Qualitative Study to Inform Development of the RECLAIM Health Promotion Program

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