Differences in functional and structural social support among female and male veterans and civilians.
Sarah B CampbellKristen E GrayKatherine D HoersterJohn C FortneyTracy L SimpsonPublished in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2020)
After accounting for factors that influence military entry and social support, veterans reported significantly lower structural social support, which may be attributable to reintegration challenges and geographic mobility. Findings suggest that veterans could benefit from programs to enhance structural social support and improve health outcomes, with female veterans potentially in greatest need.