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Summary
Many OIF/OEF Veterans report problematic aggression and violence; however, little research has examined risk or protective factors of Veteran violence. Associations between potential risk and protective factors for later violence were explored among OIF/OEF Veterans in a national longitudinal survey. Eight risk factors and eight protective mechanisms were found to impact Veteran violence, and protective mechanisms were especially beneficial among high-risk Veterans.
Citation
Elbogen, E. B., Johnson, S.C., Newton, V. M., Timko, C., Vasterling, J. J., Van Male, L. M., Wagner, H. R., Beckham, J. C. (2014). Protective Mechanisms and Prevention of Violence and Aggression in Veterans. Psychological Services, 11, 220-228. doi:10.1037/a0035088