The current conflicts in
Afghanistan and Iraq present unique risk factors for military personnel that
increase the likelihood of psychological distress and concomitant consequences
related to trauma. Several studies have found that the stress brought about by
financial difficulties, unemployment, and the need to renegotiate roles and
responsibilities with spouses following discharge increases the likelihood of
relationship strain and even intimate partner violence in the veteran
population.
This study was undertaken to determine the challenges related to
maintaining healthy relationships for college student veterans who
have served in the armed forces since September 11, 2001. Psychological
distress, substance use, and hypermasculine attitudes were explored as risk
factors for intimate violence.
Social support was found to be a protective
buffer against psychological aggression. However, approximately a third of
college student veterans reported
low social support along with symptoms of distress, placing them at elevated
risk of partner abuse.
The current article explores models for predicting risk
of perpetrating aggression in college student veterans and
concludes that culturally tailored programs and services are needed.
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By:
- 1San José State University, CA, USA elena.klaw@sjsu.edu.
- 2San José State University, CA, USA.
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