Military service experiences and reasons for service separation among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals in a large military cohort

Abstract

The well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals is a topic of increasing concern within the military where significant institutional barriers, targeted aggression, and differential organizational policies such as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” have historically contributed to experiences of exclusion and discrimination. However, limited research has examined specific military and post-separation experiences among LGB service members and veterans. The goal of this study was to examine differences in military and service separation experiences by sexual orientation among a large representative sample of United States service members and veterans.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 06, 2022
Source ID
10.1186/s12889-021-12420-1

Entities

People

  • Claire A. Kolaja
  • Cynthia A LeardMann
  • Felicia R. Carey
  • Isabel G. Jacobson
  • Keren Lehavot
  • Rudolph P. Rull
  • Valerie A. Stander

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.