Poster #15 - Intentionally left blank / Session cancelled

• In Event: ASC Poster Session II

Abstract

The present study examines the relationships between various forms of harmful behaviors (e.g. substance abuse, suicide, and aggression) and concepts identified in criminological perspectives centered on strain, control, and social learning. The analysis is based on a sample of 21,449 U.S. Army Active-Duty, National Guard, and Reserve servicemembers surveyed from 2011 to 2013 for the Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers (STARRS). Specific independent variables used to predict harmful behavior include servicemembers’ deployment experiences, physical injuries, sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety, anger, associations with social institutions, levels of self-control, and definitions of self and others that may be reinforced through servicemembers' military experience. The significant results of the study and related practical implications guide recommendations for evidence-based solutions for stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners.

Author

• Sheena Case, ASC