A Qualitative Examination of Antecedents and Outcomes of Psychological Well-being at Work Amongst A sample of Active Duty and Veterans Within the US Army
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2023
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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: To ensure optimal health and functioning ability for active-duty soldiers and veterans alike it is crucial to sustain their level of emotional and psychological wellbeing. Thus, this qualitative study seeks to explore how members of the US Army maintain such stability while on duty. The investigation will employ semi-structured interviews to capture positive/negative drivers (factors) influencing mental states while separating active-duty personnel from already retired veterans. The data from the interviews were analyzed using advanced qualitative research methods (narrative analysis) to uncover common themes and patterns among both active-duty personnel and veterans. Furthermore, the research focuses on protective factors like social support or personal character traits that facilitate resilient emotions in military members experiencing stressors within severe service environments. The findings of this study provide important insights into the factors that influence the psychological well-being of active-duty soldiers and veterans. Camaraderie and personal growth were identified as key factors that contribute to participants' emotional well-being. However, the study also uncovered challenges such as toxic leadership and difficulties experienced during the process of reintegrating into civilian society. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and improvements in leadership practices to effectively address these issues and promote psychological well-being. It is important to acknowledge that this study has limitations, including potential biases in interpreting narratives. Which could affect results derived from lived experiences rather than objective data. Despite these limitations, this research significantly adds to our understanding of the challenges faced by the active-duty personnel and veterans providing insights for policy improvements aimed at improving the quality of life for military personnel. Future research could benefit from larger sample sizes and incorporating quantitative methodologies to further strengthen programs designed to support military personnels psychological well-being. Keywords: psychological well-being, US Army, active-duty soldiers, veterans, qualitative study, narrative analysis, social support, resilience, military stressors, leadership practices