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Teten, Andra L.; Schumacher, Julie A.; Taft, Casey T.; Stanley, Melinda A.; Kent, Thomas A.; Bailey, Sara D.; Dunn, Nancy Jo; White, Donna L. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2010
Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consistently evidence higher rates of intimate partner aggression perpetration than veterans without PTSD, but most studies have examined rates of aggression among Vietnam veterans several years after their deployment. The primary aim of this study was to examine partner aggression among male…
Descriptors: Freedom, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Foreign Countries, Veterans
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Novaco, Raymond W.; Swanson, Rob D.; Gonzalez, Oscar I.; Gahm, Gregory A.; Reger, Mark D. – Psychological Assessment, 2012
The involvement of anger in the psychological adjustment of current war veterans, particularly in conjunction with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), warrants greater research focus than it has received. The present study concerns a brief anger measure, Dimensions of Anger Reactions (DAR), intended for use in large sample studies…
Descriptors: Validity, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Taylor, Paul; Morin, Rich; Parker, Kim; Cohn, D'Vera; Funk, Cary; Mokrzycki, Mike – Pew Research Center, 2011
As the United States marks the 10th anniversary of the longest period of sustained warfare in its history, the overwhelming majority of veterans of the post-9/11 era are proud of their military service. At the same time, many report that they have had difficulties readjusting to civilian life, and have suffered from post-traumatic stress. While…
Descriptors: Terrorism, War, Veterans, Military Service
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Elbogen, Eric B.; Johnson, Sally C.; Newton, Virginia M.; Straits-Troster, Kristy; Vasterling, Jennifer J.; Wagner, H. Ryan; Beckham, Jean C. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2012
Objective: Although criminal behavior in veterans has been cited as a growing problem, little is known about why some veterans are at increased risk for arrest. Theories of criminal behavior postulate that people who have been exposed to stressful environments or traumatic events and who report negative affect such as anger and irritability are at…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Psychological Patterns, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Foreign Countries
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Panter-Brick, Catherine; Goodman, Anna; Tol, Wietse; Eggerman, Mark – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2011
Objective: To identify prospective predictors of mental health in Kabul, Afghanistan. Method: Using stratified random-sampling in schools, mental health and life events for 11- to 16-year-old students and their caregivers were assessed. In 2007, 1 year after baseline, the retention rate was 64% (n = 115 boys, 119 girls, 234 adults) with no…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Caregivers, Mental Health
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Fredman, Steffany J.; Monson, Candice M.; Adair, Kathryn C. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2011
As the newest generation of veterans returns home from the fronts in Afghanistan and Iraq, increased attention is being paid to their postdeployment mental health adjustment as well as the interpersonal sequelae of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. The Department of Defense has begun to invest in…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Mental Health
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Wheeler, Holly A. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
Veterans on college campuses are not new; however, the recent influx of veterans returning home from war-time service present challenges to the colleges they attend. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the transition process experienced by veterans leaving military service and attending community college for the first time.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, War, Veterans, Military Service
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Pearrow, Melissa; Cosgrove, Lisa – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2009
The number of military personnel who are involved in combat situations continues to increase. As a result, researchers have identified risk factors associated with the development of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The authors of this article review some of the characteristics of military personnel involved in these conflicts,…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Military Personnel, At Risk Persons, Foreign Countries
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Danish, Steven J.; Antonides, Bradley J. – Counseling Psychologist, 2009
The purpose of this article is to describe the needs of service members and their families who have fought or are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and who have sustained psychological and/or physical injuries and how counseling psychologists can help. The focus is twofold: (a) to help the reader better understand those who have served and how what…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Skill Centers, Foreign Countries, Counseling Psychology