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Title: Perspectives on Military Culture Among Veterans With a Recent Suicide Attempt: Illustrating Gender Differences and Informing Suicide Prevention.
Authors: Tompkins, Kyla J. (AUTHOR), Roth, Brandon (AUTHOR), Wu, Tiona Y. (AUTHOR), Somohano, Vanessa C. (AUTHOR), Denneson, Lauren M. (AUTHOR)
Source: Armed Forces & Society (Sage Publications Inc.). Apr2024, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p404-417. 14p.
Subjects: Military culture, Attempted suicide, Suicide prevention, Violence against women, Veterans' health, Veterans, Military spouses
Abstract: This article aims to expand our understanding of military culture as it relates to gender and veterans' mental health, drawing from rich qualitative data. Fifty in-depth interviews (25 men, 25 women) were conducted with veterans who had a recent suicide attempt (within 6 months). Interviews revealed major themes of unequal standards and a hostile environment in the military. Women strived to fit in and experienced differential treatment in their physical training, professional expectations, and family life; men recollected masculine bonds and camaraderie through drinking. Women described the hostile environment of the military through their experiences of sexual violence and both genders described a culture of silence where signs of weakness were shamed. Findings support a cultural shift toward equitable gender norms for military members. Policy should focus on increased transparency institutionally—and between members—as well as improving protection and response to reported abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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