A Scoping Review of Military Culture, Military Identity, and Mental Health Outcomes in Military Personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The military is a unique cultural institution that significantly influences its members, contributing to the development and transformation of their identities. Despite growing interest in identity research in the military, challenges persist in the conceptualization of military identity, including understanding how it forms, assessing the influence of military culture on identity development, and evaluating the implications for mental health. The primary objective of this scoping review was to map the complexities of military culture's impact on military identity and its effects on mental health.

Materials and methods

A scoping review of the literature was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review Methodology. Studies were included if they desc

SUBMITTER: Heward C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536329 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature