What is it about?
Extreme battlefield experiences generally lead to increases in anxiety and suicidal thinking, but having a meaningful life reduces this link. Interestingly, even though having a meaningful life has this effect, having a satisfying life does not.
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Why is it important?
This research highlights an important protective factor (meaning in life) that can break the link between extreme combat experiences and mental illness and suicide.
Perspectives
This research suggests that cultivating a sense of meaning in life among military personnel should be an important aspect of training and development.
Dr. James F. M. Cornwell
Wheaton College
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This page is a summary of: Meaning in life (but not life satisfaction) moderates the effects of battlefield experiences on suicidal ideation and anxiety., Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy, August 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/tra0001773.
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