期刊
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
卷 76, 期 9, 页码 1736-1753出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22952
关键词
female veterans; firearm; interpersonal violence; suicide
资金
- VA
- Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention
- VA Office of Academic Affiliations, Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment
Objectives Although firearms are the leading suicide means among female veterans, firearm research in this population remains limited. This study explored female veterans' firearm-related experiences and perspectives. Method Sixteen cisgender female veterans (ages 27-69) participated in qualitative interviews. Results Participants gained initial firearm knowledge and exposure in childhood and adolescence through older male family members. Military service led to broader exposure to firearms, which were perceived as important for survival and protection in a male-dominated environment, predominantly due to the risk for sexual violence. Following military service, the desire for self-protection motivated firearm ownership and storage practices. Participants perceived trust as essential to firearm discussions, preferring for family members to initiate such conversations. Conclusions This study provides insight into the context in which female veterans' firearm-related beliefs and practices develop. Interpersonal factors and various lifespan experiences appear to play a vital role in female veterans' firearm access, ownership, and storage practices.
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