Successful Employment Strategies for Male Veterans Returning from Deployment from Iraq and Afghanistan: A Qualitative Study
[Thesis]
Lowery, Darrin E.
Malayter, Maria
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
2019
99 p.
Ph.D.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
2019
In this study the social ill of unemployment among veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan was studied. This researcher looked at the strategies of Veterans returning from deployment and based on the sample size, analyzed the data and determined whether or not new or additional employment strategies were necessary to help veterans become more successful in securing employment. The purpose of the research was to make veterans and those whom work with veterans more aware of employment resources available to returning veterans. The method used was a phenomenological study based on twelve questions asked of twelve veterans that served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both. The results of this study revealed that not all veterans struggle with securing employment after separation from duty and also revealed many themes with regard to the experience veterans had in transitioning to civilian employment. Based on this study it was concluded that the work classification, preparation before separation, persistence and networking all played a role in how successful veterans were in finding employment post military discharge.