Military-to-civilian transition strains and risky behavior among post-9/11 veterans

Markowitz, Fred E.; Kintzle, Sara; Castro, Carl A.

doi:10.1080/08995605.2022.2065177

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“…To identify those most in need of support and optimally focus the limited resources, pre-and post-departure screening methods in the form of short but efficient survey batteries are recommended (Romaniuk et al, 2020;Markowitz et al, 2023). Although, not sufficient predictors on their own, background information and life situations might also provide some insight on who is in direst need of support.…”

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“…Although, not sufficient predictors on their own, background information and life situations might also provide some insight on who is in direst need of support. For example, research has indicated that overall financial well-being (Elbogen et al, 2012), higher education, rank, age and previous exposure to adversity can protect a person against excessive negative consequences of their transition (Adeoti et al, 2022;Markowitz et al, 2023). Another preventive measure comes from voluntary or anticipated exit (Adeoti et al, 2022).…”

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Reintegration of cyber veterans: challenges and strategies for post-war transition

Virtanen,

Lassfolk,

Davydiuk

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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Battles in the cyber domain often lack visibility compared to the physical domain, which can lead to insufficient appreciation of its actors’ achievements by the general public and society. Nonetheless, it has become a crucial area of modern warfare in which cyber professionals defend the nation’s critical infrastructure, support other military operations and achieve military objectives that could not be attained in other domains. Although cyber combatants might not have as high a risk of injury or death as those on the front lines, they still can face traumatic events and suffer from the same types of issues after the war as any other veteran. Earlier studies on war veterans have shown they have elevated risks of mental health issues, substance use, social problems and financial difficulties which might push some individuals towards a path of crime. The cyber domain is also not limited by time or place, which has given rise to cyber volunteerism in which skilled individuals around the globe decide to assist their own country or friendly nations. This publication aims to identify the challenges cyber veterans might face when transitioning back to civilian life and develop appropriate strategies to facilitate their reintegration. It also raises the awareness of the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who can develop similar problems after the war. Without proper awareness, support and dialogue, some of these individuals can also drift towards harmful social implications such as cybercrime.

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Section: Supporting the Transition Of Cyber Veterans To Civilian Lifementioning

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Reintegration of cyber veterans: challenges and strategies for post-war transition

Virtanen,

Lassfolk,

Davydiuk

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…These include six domains: happiness, health (mental and physical), meaning and purpose, character, social relationships, and financial stability, which is seen as enabling the other five domains. The Secure Flourishing Index (SFI) includes the average of all 12 items, which was used given evidence of the effect of financial stress on reintegration (Interian et al, 2014;Markowitz et al, 2022;Robertson, 2013).…”

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The Association Between Reintegration, Perceptions of Health and Flourishing During Transition from Military to Civilian Life Among Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Rattray,

Flanagan,

Salyers

et al. 2023

Journal of Veterans Studies

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Veterans with mental health or cognitive conditions who are separating from military service often face challenges transitioning to civilian life. However, questions remain about the relationship between reintegration and key psychosocial and well-being outcomes for veteran populations with invisible injuries soon after military separation. We investigated cross-sectional relationships between reintegration difficulties and health and well-being outcomes based on data from standardized measures with 75 US veterans. Reintegration difficulties were associated with low mental health functioning, lower social support, and lower flourishing. Reporting fewer perceived limitations with reintegration was positively associated with physical functioning, and higher levels of participation were positively associated with social support. Findings from this study suggest that among post-9/11 military veterans with mental health or cognitive conditions, fewer difficulties with reintegration are associated with greater social support, higher mental health-related quality of life, and lower levels of post-traumatic stress and somatic symptoms.

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“…Markowitz et al, 2023), all of which can be contributors to the heightened feelings of anger among this segment of our sample. Furthermore, navigating a new civilian life can involve economic challenges and workrelated struggle.…”

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Problematic Anger among Military Personnel after Combat Deployment: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Nordstrand,

Anyan,

Bøe

et al. 2024

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Background: Problematic anger, characterized by excessive frequency, intensity, and duration of anger which cause substantial emotional distress and functional interference, poses a marked challenge in military populations. Despite its importance, research on this topic is limited. This study contributes to the literature by exploring problematic anger in a large sample of Norwegian military personnel who served in NATO missions in Afghanistan. Methods: All Norwegian military personnel who deployed to Afghanistan between 2001 and 2020 were sent a link to a cross-sectional web-based survey by the Joint Medical Services of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2020. A total of 6205 individuals (response rate: 67.7%) participated. The cross-sectional survey assessed problematic anger, mental and physical health, war zone stressor exposure, and quality of life. Results: Overall, 8.4% of participants reported problematic anger. Mental health disorders, deployment-related shame and guilt, chronic pain, and challenges with the military-to-civilian transition were independently associated with problematic anger. Both staying in service and maintaining a part-time connection with the military as a reservist mitigated the risk of problematic anger after deployment, compared to complete separation from military service. Conclusion: Findings demonstrate a sizeable prevalence of problematic anger among veterans of combat deployments. Given the associations between problematic anger and mental health disorders, chronic pain, and transition challenges, interventions designed to mitigate problematic anger need to be multi-faceted, including the possibility of maintaining an ongoing connection to military service. By reducing the risk of problematic anger, occupational, interpersonal and health outcomes may be improved for service members. Future research should examine the impact of problematic anger on adjustment over time, prevention strategies, and problematic anger in other high-risk occupations.

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Military-to-civilian transition strains and risky behavior among post-9/11 veterans

Cited by 7 publications

References 62 publications

Reintegration of cyber veterans: challenges and strategies for post-war transition

Reintegration of cyber veterans: challenges and strategies for post-war transition

The Association Between Reintegration, Perceptions of Health and Flourishing During Transition from Military to Civilian Life Among Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Problematic Anger among Military Personnel after Combat Deployment: Prevalence and Risk Factors

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