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May 01-03, 2017 Toronto, Canada
17th World Summit on
Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy &
Cognitive Behavioral Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 2 (Suppl) J Psychol Psychother
ISSN: 2161-0487 JPP, an open access journal Positive Psychology 2017
May 01-03, 2017
Paula Boros et al., J Psychol Psychother 2017, 7:2 (Suppl)
Military service effects on personality and psychological well-being
Paula Boros, Alexandra Alfaro and Tuyet Nguyen
Nova Southeastern University, USA
There has been a recent spike in media coverage regarding military personnel shootings. These incidents have a tendency
to leave the public wondering if military service plays a role in this violence. Further, could experiences in the military
lead to shifts in a person’s character? In this study, researchers are interested in investigating the effects of military service on
personality and psychological well-being. A quantitative one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted involving 6660
total participants-4846 of which report having never served in the military and 1814 report that they have served on active
duty. Findings are later discussed, along with implications for research on military systems and their surroundings, overlapping
systems. Researchers also argue that extension of this research should be done to further explain the effects of military service
on personality and psychological well-being, as well as the effects they may have on individuals and families. Researchers
conclude by highlighting the possibility of clinical therapeutic intervention as having a positive impact on military personnel
and their systems. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the relationship between military
service and the effects it may have on personality and psychological well-being constructs, 2. Identify ways personality and
psychological well-being could impact an individual’s behavior, 3. Interpret how changes resulting from service in the military
within these constructs could affect interpersonal relationships and 4. Conceptualize how certain therapeutic services could
have a positive impact in these systems.
Biography
Paula Boros is currently PhD student at Nova Southeastern University. Her experience covers a wide variety of settings in diverse ranges of populations. She has
extensive experience within the military, having served in the US Army for several years.