Violence in the Military

Military service members may express violence outside of the military due to the constant readiness for or exposure to organized violence, which can exacerbate aggressive traits and impact mental health. The book investigates non-combat related violence, including suicide, sexual assault, harassment, and hazing, and reviews contributing factors such as personality traits, the military life cycle, interpersonal dynamics, and mental health. It offers future directions to mitigate risk factors for non-combat related violence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 89 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive brief delves into the complex issues surrounding military service members' expression of violence outside of the military, driven by the perpetual readiness for or exposure to organized violence. It explores the profound impact of these experiences on service members, considering both the exacerbation of aggressive traits and the detrimental effects on their mental health. The chapters address a range of non-combat related violence, including suicide and self-harm within the military, military sexual violence, intimate partner and domestic violence among military populations, and violent criminal behavior within the military. Furthermore, the volume critically examines the contributing factors to the perpetration of violence, encompassing personality traits such as aggression, the military life cycle, interpersonal dynamics, and mental health. By undertaking a comprehensive review, the brief aims to provide valuable insights and propose future directions to mitigate risk factors for non-combat related violence. This brief is of utmost importance to military leaders, military psychologists, and mental health providers who work closely with service members and veterans.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031268823
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023