veterans

Biopsychosocial correlates and individual differences for inducing moral elevation in veterans with PTSD: An experimental case series

Background and Objectives: A promising approach to incorporate positive psychology principles into trauma-focused treatment is moral elevation—feeling inspired by witnessing a virtuous act. This study aimed to explore potential links between inducing …

Interpersonal impact of veterans with PTSD and moral injury: Exploring how significant others perceive veterans undergoing a positive psychology intervention

Given the risk for veterans with PTSD and moral injury to experience negative social consequences, researchers have increasingly focused on social functioning assessment; however, one gap is the lack of observer-rated assessment and reliance on …

Moral elevation online intervention for veterans experiencing distress related to PTSD and moral injury (MOVED): A pilot trial of a 4-week positive psychology online intervention

Background: Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury can encounter several barriers to treatment including limited access to care and low engagement with in-person therapy. Further, most approaches focus on …

Exploring the trajectory and correlates of social isolation for veterans across a 6-month period during COVID-19

Social isolation is a relevant problem for veterans who are at risk for disengaging from others as a function of transition stress from military life to civilian life, and given high rates of exposure to trauma and psychological distress. Few …