Citation

Norman SB, Schmied E, Larson GE. Mil. Behav. Health 2015; 3(1): 47-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/21635781.2014.995250

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Understanding risk factors for physical aggression among recently separated combat veterans is important for prevention. We examined longitudinal and concurrent risk factors in the year following military separation. A total of 474 Marines completed questionnaires prior to separation and again in the first year of civilian life. In multivariate analyses, younger age, greater combat exposure, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression symptoms were associated with increased risk of physical aggression after separation. Problem alcohol use was a significant risk factor concurrently but not longitudinally. This study underscores the need to examine multiple time points and risk factors.

Language: en