Abstract Using the meaning making model as our framework, we examined relations among global and appraised well-being in a sample of 189 college students who had experienced highly stressful event past 5 years. Results suggested that elements both (especially self-esteem beliefs) situational appraisals violating one's goals) were independently related to range outcomes, including depression, anxiety, stress, subjective happiness, life satisfaction. However, varied by specific aspect...

The family is the principal context for religious and spiritual socialization. Although religion remains a central force in lives of most African Americans, research has failed to explore role impact on socialization within this population. This study addresses that gap literature by (1) exploring adults' perceptions influence their parents, grandparents, siblings lives, (2) examining extent which those are associated with subjective religiosity, spirituality, importance, commitment among...

Abstract Yoga interventions are heterogeneous and vary along multiple dimensions. These dimensions may affect mental physical health outcomes in different ways or through mechanisms. However, most studies of the effects yoga on do not adequately describe quantify components being implemented. This lack detail prevents researchers from making comparisons across limits our understanding relative aspects interventions. To address this problem, we developed Essential Properties Questionnaire...

Effective leadership is critical to mission success in military organizations. However, instances of unethical and ineffective remain an ongoing concern. To address the need for improved small team leadership, U.S. Army developed Squad Leader Development Course (SLDC) provide junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs) with training education on doctrine, ethical authentic related competencies. Findings from a quasi-randomized controlled trial SLDC conducted NCOs ( N = 219) found that trainees...

Worldviews—a person’s fundamental perspectives on social and metaphysical reality—relate to multiple aspects of psychological functioning well-being. Theory emerging adulthood contends that individuals between the ages 18 29 explore change their worldviews as they strive develop a coherent identity. Simultaneously, adults experience many significant life events. The relationship events worldview development in has yet be investigated. We conducted longitudinal analysis changes adult college...

Yoga interventions have considerable heterogeneity, are multi-dimensional, and may impact health in different ways. However, most research reports regarding the effects of yoga on wellbeing do not adequately describe components being used. Thus, drawing comparisons across studies or understanding relative specific aspects a intervention rarely possible. To address this problem, we created Essential Properties Questionnaire (EPYQ) Project, an NCCAM-funded set to develop translational tool for...

Problem gambling and disorder (GD) are associated with a range of mental health concerns that extend beyond behaviors alone. Prior works have consistently linked symptoms posttraumatic stress (PTSD), both cross-sectionally over time. However, very little work has examined the specific relationships between these 2 disorders. The present postulated PTSD likely unique beliefs about motivations to gamble. Using samples-an inpatient sample U.S. Armed Forces veterans (N = 332) seeking treatment...

Previous studies have documented the impact of domain-specific leadership behaviors on targeted health outcomes in employees. The goal present study was to determine association between specific addressing COVID-19 and US soldiers' mental adherence public guidelines.An electronic, anonymous survey administered Army soldiers across three major commands (N = 7,829) from December 2020 January 2021. primary predictor interest ratings their immediate supervisors' related COVID-19. were (i.e.,...

Occupational groups operating in dangerous environments may witness the development of acute stress reaction (ASR) team members. Witnessing ASR members increase risk developing subsequent post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) symptoms.To describe symptoms that individuals witness, assess relationship between witnessing a member exhibiting and an individual's own PTSD symptoms, common intervention responses by peers.Cross-sectional, anonymous surveys were conducted with US soldiers who previously...

Spiritual Fitness is one of eight components the Department Defense’s Total Force (TFF) model warfighter health, readiness, and performance. To date, lack a shared framework for describing beliefs practices that optimize human performance has hampered identification, measurement, operationalization spiritual fitness within military. address this need, we propose values-centered —VICTORS—that defines military in terms Values, Integrity, Calling, Tolerance, Openness, Routine, Selfless Service....

ABSTRACT Introduction Mental skills such as focusing attention and managing emotions are essential for optimal performance in high-stress occupations. Studies with military samples have demonstrated that mindfulness training (MT) led to improved computer-based cognitive performance. Materials Methods To examine the impact of MT on operational performance, mental skills, psychological health, a short-form program, Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT), was delivered active duty soldiers...

Research has shown that urban-residing African American women engage in volunteer work at impressive rates. However, few studies have empirically assessed the factors account for volunteerism within this population. This study explores relationship between demographic variables, early religious involvement, current empathy, perspective taking, and engagement among residing a large urban center ( N = 211). Findings from multivariate analyses revealed involvement positively predicted women’s...

Military veterans are at greater risk for problem gambling and Gambling Disorder (GD) than civilians. For civilians alike, religious spiritual beliefs practices have been found to support recovery from addiction. Moreover, ideas pervade Gamblers Anonymous, which remains the predominant community-based treatment modality. However, no research has examined role of struggles in GD. In this study, we assessed presentation course among (N = 157) admitted a residential programme GD relationship...

Research on the relationship between belief in God and mental health is scarce often limited to comparing group differences across various self-reported religious identities (e.g., atheists, agnostics, believers). To advance this work, we focused how extent of related three indices psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress) a sample undergraduate students (N = 632) with variety identities. We used model comparison approach evaluate both linear curvilinear relationships tested...

Objectives: iCOVER training is designed to prepare individuals in high-risk occupations manage acute stress reactions team members. Building on an initial pilot study, the present study evaluated with soldiers just prior their deployment combat, documenting feedback and changes knowledge attitudes.Methods: National guardsmen received a 1-hr weeks deploying Iraq Afghanistan. Surveys were administered before (i.e., “pre-training”) immediately afterward “post-training”). In all, 129 of 146...

Introduction Service members are at risk for pain-related difficulties in functioning and physical injury. Previous studies suggest that mindfulness training (MT) yoga may prevent these outcomes. The present study was designed to determine the impact of MT on health, pain, injury Army trainees completing 10 weeks basic combat (BCT). Methods Platoons (≈40 per platoon) were randomized or training-as-usual October December 2020 a large installation US. Self-reported outcomes pain level,...

Chaplains have a critical role in the military organization and health care. Using 2015 Health-Related Behavior Survey, we compared Service Members' (SM) use of chaplaincy services to their other behavioral (BH) services: 26.2% used any BH service 8.0% met with chaplain/clergyperson for BH. Among 36.5% SM who self-identified needing counseling, percentages SMs receiving counseling were lower among those perceiving stigma associated (51.0%) than not (66.7%). Of sought counseling: many...