04554nam 2200613 a 450 991022009700332120230725032050.01-283-22308-297866132230810-8330-5818-5(CKB)2670000000107638(EBL)744532(OCoLC)733508260(SSID)ssj0000540432(PQKBManifestationID)11390979(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000540432(PQKBWorkID)10585707(PQKB)10680147(Au-PeEL)EBL744532(CaPaEBR)ebr10488711(MiAaPQ)EBC744532(EXLCZ)99267000000010763820110613d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPromoting psychological resilience in the U.S. military[electronic resource] /Lisa S. Meredith ... [et al.]Santa Monica, Calif. Rand20111 online resource (185 p.)"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."0-8330-5063-X Includes bibliographical references.Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction, Study Objectives, and Approach; Overview and Study Purpose; What Is Resilience?; Psychological Resilience; Framework for Factors That Promote Resilience; How Does Resilience Apply to the Military?; How Is the Military Trying to Promote Psychological Resilience?; What Is a Resilience Program?; Research Objectives and Study Approach; Organization of This Monograph; Chapter Two: Literature and Expert Review to Identify Factors That Promote Resilience; ApproachLiterature SearchExpert Review; Findings; Literature Search; General Findings from the Literature Review; Findings from the Literature Review by Resilience Factor; Summary of Literature and Expert Reviews; Chapter Three: Review of Programs for Promoting Resilience; Approach; Content of Discussion Guide; Program Selection and Interview Process; Data Analysis; Findings; Programs and Program Representatives; Program Characteristics; Factors for Promoting Resilience; Barriers to Program Implementation; Evaluation of Program Effectiveness; Few Programs Have Formally Evaluated Their EffectivenessMany Different Types of Outcomes Have Been Gathered to Track Program Effectiveness by the Programs ThemselvesFuture Steps the Programs Would Like to Undertake, Given More Resources; Chapter Four: Conclusions and Recommendations; Conclusions; Factors That Promote Resilience; Assessing Program Effectiveness at Promoting Resilience; Barriers to Program Implementation; Implications for Further Work on Resilience; Study Strengths and Limitations; Policy Recommendations; Define Resilience; Integrate Resilience into Policy and Doctrine; Strengthen Existing Resilience ProgramsStandardize Resilience Measures to Enable Program ComparisonsProvide Military Members and Their Families Guidance About the Different Resilience Programs Available; Incorporate Evidence-Based Resilience Factors; Adopt a Flexible Curriculum; Engage Senior Military Leaders; Conduct More Rigorous Program Evaluation; Conclusion; Appendixes; A. Summary of Definitions; B.1. Full Database of Resilience Literature; B.2. Database of Resilience Literature with Moderate or Strong Evidence by Factor; C. Full List of Resilience Programs; D. Brief Program Descriptions; BibliographyAs U.S. service members deploy for extended periods on a repeated basis, their ability to cope with the stress of deployment may be challenged. Many programs are available to encourage and support psychological resilience among service members and families. However, little is known about these programs' effectiveness. This report reviews resilience literature and programs to identify evidence-informed factors for promoting resilience.Psychology, MilitaryMilitary moraleUnited StatesPsychology, Military.Military morale301.99Meredith Lisa SMeredith Lisa S.1959-1240382Office of the Secretary of Defense.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910220097003321Promoting psychological resilience in the U.S. military2877678UNINA