Citation

Gaudet CM, Sowers KM, Nugent WR, Boriskin JA. J. Hum. Behav. Soc. Environ. 2016; 26(1): 56-68.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10911359.2015.1059168

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Traumatic military experiences can create ethical dilemmas that result in moral injury. Moral injury is strongly correlated with interpersonal problems, social anxiety, isolation, depression, and suicide. Shame, considered the primary component of moral injury, amplifies the impact of trauma across every category. Shame relates to the trauma experience and is fortified by poor homecomings and the years following veterans' return from battle. Self-criticism acts as a barrier to care and existing assessment and treatment procedures may require modification in order to be fully effective for treating moral injury. © 2015 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en

Keywords

trauma; PTSD; Military; veterans; shame; moral injury