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Stressful and positive experiences of women who served in Vietnam
Kaiser, A. P., Wang, J., Davison, E. H., Park, C. L., & Stellman, J. M. (2017). Stressful and positive experiences of women who served in Vietnam. Journal of Women and Aging, 29(1), 26-38. https://doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2015.1019812
Experiences of women who served during the Vietnam War have been described in interviews/anecdotal reports but rarely in empirical literature. Potential positive (versus negative) aspects of service or its impact on well-being are seldom considered. We describe stressful and positive experiences reported by approximately 1,300 female military personnel, Red Cross workers, and others deployed to Vietnam. Prominent stressful (e.g., negative living/working conditions) and positive (e.g., interpersonal relationships) themes and differences based on trauma history, Vietnam experiences, and group membership are explored. We evaluate associations between themes and psychological well-being. Findings provide insight into experiences of this understudied group of women.
