作者: Shira Maguen , Thomas J. Metzler , Brett T. Litz , Karen H. Seal , Sara J. Knight
DOI: 10.1002/JTS.20451
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摘要: This study examined the mental health and functional consequences associated with killing combatants noncombatants. Using National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study (NVVRS) survey data, authors reported percentage of male theater veterans (N = 1200) who killed an enemy combatant, civilian, and/or prisoner war. They next relationship between in war a number outcomes using clinical interview subsample NVVRS (n 259). Controlling for demographic variables exposure to general combat experiences, found that was posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, dissociation, impairment, violent behaviors. Experiences are important address evaluation treatment veterans.