Accession Number:

AD1105444

Title:

Psychological Health and Resilience through Values Affirmation: Effectiveness of a Brief Intervention among Military Personnel

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jul 2019,30 Jun 2020

Corporate Author:

Northern Arizona University Flagstaff United States

Personal Author(s):

• Huffman,Ann H.

Report Date:

2020-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

The long-range goal for this project is to improve the quality of life for military personnel. The objective of this proposal which supportsthe long-range goal of this project is to examine the effectiveness of a simple, non-spiritual, self-management strategy that strengthenspersonal and occupational resources-resources that can positively impact adverse reactions to military-specific demands and promotepersonal and work outcomes. Our intervention, designed to strengthen a balanced self-identity through very brief affirmations of growthand balance values, will be adapted to military occupational contexts. Within the context of Adler and Castros 2013 Occupational HealthModel for Military Mental Health, our central hypothesis is that a balanced self-identity will strengthen personal and occupational resourcesthat moderate the relationship between demands and personal and work outcomes. In the first year we have developed the content for theapp, and are preparing to conduct beta testing and piloting.

Descriptors:

• military personnel
• resilience
• biomedical research
• mental health
• data analysis
• health
• intervention
• identities

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE