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Alternative Title
Challenge of returning to civilian life
Publication Date
2018
First Advisor
Kathryn Basham
Second Advisor
Joyce Everett
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School for Social Work
Keywords
Military, Reintegration, Identity, Civilian, Servicemember
Abstract
In this study, the aim is to explore the factors that support or interfere with the transitions facing veterans as they re-integrate into civilian life. While some navigate this transition successfully, others experience significant difficulty with this reentry. Several questions emerge. How might the formation of a distinct military identity positively or negatively affect reintegration? How do loss and grief issues related to leaving the military complicate re-integration? Is there, for example, a dose effect in which the stronger the military identity, the more difficult it is for the veteran to assume a new civilian role and identity? Following an initial rationale for the study, the literature review will summarize current research on the impact of military-specific factors that interfere with or support reintegration
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©2018 Dane Christopher Frost. Access limited to the Smith College community and other researchers while on campus. Smith College community members also may access from off-campus using a Smith College log-in. Other off-campus researchers may request a copy through Interlibrary Loan for personal use.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Frost, Dane Christopher, "They will never understand : the challenge of returning to civilian life" (2018). Dissertation, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/2297
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227 pages. Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-202)