The Impact of Military Service Exposures and Psychological Resilience on the Mental Health Trajectories of Older Male Veterans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12799007 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stephanie Ureña (0000-0001-6604-571X, University of South Carolina, corresponding author), Michael G Taylor (0000-0002-1836-2259, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA), Dawn C Carr, Dawn Carr (0000-0003-1091-1759, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 237-248 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0898264320975231 |
| PMID | 33345683 |
| OpenAlex | W3113618773 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
Objectives: We examine the impact of exposure to the dead, dying, and wounded (DDW) during military service on the later-life depressive symptom trajectories of male United States veterans, using psychological resilience as an internal resource that potentially moderates negative consequences. Methods: The Health and Retirement Study (2006-2014) and linked Veteran Mail Survey were used to estimate latent growth curve models of depressive symptom trajectories, beginning at respondents' first report of resilience. Results: Veterans with higher levels of resilience do not have increased depressive symptoms in later life, despite previous exposure to DDW. Those with lower levels of resilience and previous exposure to DDW experience poorer mental health in later life. Discussion: Psychological resilience is important for later-life mental health, particularly for veterans who endured potentially traumatic experiences. We discuss the importance acknowledging the role individual resources play in shaping adaptation to adverse life events and implications for mental health service needs
Adaptation (eye · Depression (economics · Mental health · Mental health service · Military personnel · Military service · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Clinical Psychology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| 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 |