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The relationship between Black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration of Black male veterans

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Given the increasing rate of military service members who experience mental health issues during reintegration into civilian culture, the need for counselors who specialize in postdeployment reintegration practices for Black men persists. Moreover, a nuanced approach to understanding how best to provide culturally competent support in therapeutic contexts for Black male veterans, a psychologically vulnerable population due to historical experiences of oppression and discrimination, is worthy of additional consideration. This study explored the impact of Black U.S. men's (N = 94) racial and military identities on postdeployment reintegration. Results indicated a significant predictive relationship between Black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration. Practical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Source: Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12285

Authors: Keiana Winters, Darvelle Hutchins, Leslie R. Nelson

Institutions: Saint Xavier University, California Polytechnic State University

Language: English

Topic: Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4384298882

FWCI: 1.317

Cites: 38

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10