ABSTRACT

Many military veterans face significant challenges in civilian reintegration that can lead to troublesome behavior. Drawing on military transition theory (MTT) and using data from a survey of post-9/11 veterans in two metropolitan areas (n = 783), we investigate previously unexamined relationships between post-discharge strains, resentment, depression, and risky behavior, taking into account a set of control variables, including combat exposure. Results indicated that unmet needs at time of discharge and perceived loss of military identity are associated with increased risky behavior. Much of the effects of unmet discharge needs and loss of military identity are mediated by depression and resentment toward civilians. The results of the study are consistent with insights from MTT, providing evidence of specific ways in which transitions can affect behavioral outcomes. Moreover, the findings highlight the importance of helping veterans meet their post-discharge needs and adapt to changing identity, in order to reduce the risk of emotional and behavioral problems.

 抽象的

许多退伍军人在重返社会方面面临重大挑战，这可能会导致麻烦的行为。借鉴军事转型理论 (MTT) 并使用对两个大都市地区 9/11 后退伍军人的调查数据 ( n = 783)，我们调查了以前未经检验的退伍后压力、怨恨、抑郁和危险行为之间的关系，考虑到一组控制变量，包括战斗暴露。结果表明，退伍时未满足的需求和感知到的军事身份丧失与危险行为增加有关。退伍需求未得到满足和军人身份丧失的大部分影响是由对平民的抑郁和怨恨造成的。该研究的结果与 MTT 的见解一致，提供了转变影响行为结果的具体方式的证据。此外，研究结果强调了帮助退伍军人满足退役后需求并适应不断变化的身份的重要性，以减少情绪和行为问题的风险。