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Symptom development in Vietnam era veterans
Victor J DeFazio1, Stanley Rustin1, Arnold Diamond1
1City University of New York.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Vietnam veterans
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Military Medicine
- Sociology
Background:
- Conflicting conclusions exist regarding the maladjustment of Vietnam veterans.
- Clinical reports and recent studies present contradictory findings on veteran adjustment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate maladjustment in Vietnam veterans.
- To identify differences in psychological symptoms between combat and non-combat veteran groups.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire and symptom checklist were administered to 207 veterans.
- Comparative analysis was performed between combat and non-combat groups.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in the mean number of psychological symptoms were observed.
- Combat veterans reported a higher incidence of symptoms like recurrent nightmares and fears compared to non-combat veterans.
Conclusions:
- Combat exposure is associated with increased psychological symptoms in Vietnam veterans.
- Findings contribute to understanding veteran maladjustment and inform targeted support strategies.
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