Stress and Coping among Post-9/11 Veterans During Covid-19
A Qualitative Exploration
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22158199 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kathryn E Bouskill (0000-0001-7163-6290, RAND Corporation), Reagan E Fitzke (0000-0001-8815-7536, University of Southern California), Shaddy K Saba (0000-0003-2711-1993, University of Southern California), Colin Ring (0000-0002-1869-7251, University of Southern California), Jordan P Davis (0000-0002-6108-4936, University of Southern California), Daniel S Lee (0000-0001-9671-5817, University of Southern California), Eric R Pedersen (0000-0002-8017-6246, University of Southern California, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 134-146 |
| Publication date | 2022-03-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Veterans Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2470-4768 • E-ISSN: 2470-4768 |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.21061/jvs.v8i1.291 |
| OpenAlex | W4226079395 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 23 |
Behavioral health has been a topic of great concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, with researchers and health providers exhibiting special concern for populations who are at-risk for mental health and substance use disorders. American veterans are one such group, as they already experience behavioral health disorders at disproportionate rates, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders (SUDs). To date, only a limited number of studies have evaluated the impact of the pandemic on the veteran population. The current study expands upon such work through a qualitative analysis of veterans’ experiences during the pandemic. We conducted 23 in-depth interviews with Post-9/11 veterans throughout the US via Zoom videoconferencing about their experiences with the pandemic. The findings show that veterans faced challenges during COVID-19, some of which are shared among those in general civilian populations, and others of which may be specific to veterans and servicemembers. In addition, some veterans have experienced exacerbated behavioral health concerns, such as increased substance use or mental health symptoms, while others have shown resilience and adaptation in the wake of collective, societal challenges. Our findings also point to the importance of providing resources and support to veteran and military populations during potentially distressing events
Anxiety · Disease · Environmental health · Mental health · Pandemic · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Veterans Affairs · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Medicine · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology
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Techniques to Identify Themes
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |