ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

The Association between Early Life Trauma and Veteran Reintegration to Civilian Life

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Personality/Emotion Psychology

  • Patrick Mendez
    Keiser University Graduate School
  • Laurie Slifka
    Keiser University
  • Lori Daniels
    Keiser University Graduate School
  • Cheri Hansen
    Keiser University Graduate School

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between early life trauma and veteran reintegration difficulties. Results revealed that occurrence of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, and physical neglect were associated with reintegration difficulties. These relationships were moderated by enlistment motivation to escape early life trauma.

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