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Jay Teachman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Military Service in the Vietnam era and educational attainment
Sociology Of Education, 2016Co-Authors: Jay TeachmanAbstract:Using longitudinal data from the National Longitudinal Study of Young Men for 1966–81, this study examined the effect of Military Service on the highest grade of schooling completed. Fixed-effects estimators were used to generate estimates of the effect of Military Service on the schooling trajectories of veterans and nonveterans that are independent of unmeasured household-specific and person-specific factors that may bias the relationship. The results indicate that veterans educational profiles differ from those of nonveterans. The veteran-nonveteran difference in schooling is substantial at the time veterans are discharged from the Military (on average, a deficit of about one year) but diminishes thereafter (on average, to about a half year). The results also indicate that the effect of veteran status varies according to draft status, schooling prior to Military Service, and age at entry into the Military but not race.
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The Relationship between Military Service and Childbearing for Men and Women
Sociological Perspectives, 2015Co-Authors: Jay Teachman, Lucky M. Tedrow, Carter AndersonAbstract:Using data taken from the 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY-97), we examine the relationship between Military Service and childbearing for both men and women. Using a fixed-effects procedure on longitudinal data, we find that Military Service reduces the fertility of male and female recruits. The negative effect of Military Service is much larger for women than for men. In addition, the negative effects of Military Service on childbearing persist after Service members leave the Military, although the effects diminish over time. Overall, even though Military Service may not lead to lower completed fertility, the evidence suggests a delaying effect on childbearing.
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Military Service and Alcohol Use in the United States
Armed Forces & Society, 2014Co-Authors: Jay Teachman, Carter Anderson, Lucky M. TedrowAbstract:It is well known that enlistees and veterans in the United States are more likely to use alcohol than civilians. However, most of this research is potentially biased in that it often does not employ control variables (other than age) and is based on cross-sectional data. Much of this research also fails to consider the relationship between Military Service and alcohol use among women. Using longitudinal data taken from the 1997 National Longitudinal Study of Youth, we investigate the relationship between Military Service and alcohol consumption employing a fixed-effects approach. We find that Military Service appears to encourage young men to consume alcohol. It is also the case that the effect of Military Service is not limited to the time that men spend in the Military given that male veterans are also more likely to consume alcohol than are comparable nonveterans. We find, however, that women who serve, both enlistees and veterans, are less likely to drink than their civilian counterparts.
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Military Service, Race, and the Transition to Marriage and Cohabitation:
Journal of Family Issues, 2009Co-Authors: Jay TeachmanAbstract:Using data from the 1979 National Longitudinal Study of Youth, the author investigates the relationship between Military Service and the transition to the first intimate union. The author argues that active-duty Military Service promotes marriage over cohabitation. The results are consistent with this argument, showing that active-duty members of the Military are much more likely to choose marriage over cohabitation compared to reserve-duty Service members, veterans, and comparable civilians. These results are particularly strong for Black men, indicating a possible relationship between working in a largely race-neutral environment and the choice of first intimate union.
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race Military Service and marital timing evidence from the nlsy 79
Demography, 2007Co-Authors: Jay TeachmanAbstract:I use data from the 1979 National Longitudinal Study of Youth to examine the relationship between Military Service and marital timing for white men and black men during the 1980s. I use information about active-duty and reserve-duty Service as well as veteran status to implement strong controls for selectivity. I find that active-duty Military Service increases the probability of first marriage for both whites and blacks. In part, this relationship is due to positive selectivity into the Military and, for whites, to greater income and economic stability. Above and beyond the effects of selectivity, income, and economic stability, the effect of active-duty Military Service is particularly strong for black men.
Katherine J Hoggatt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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weight perceptions and weight loss attempts Military Service matters
Military Medicine, 2020Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:INTRODUCTION People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using data from the U.S.-based 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. RESULTS Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). CONCLUSIONS This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.
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Weight Perceptions and Weight Loss Attempts: Military Service Matters
Military Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:Abstract Introduction: People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. Materials and Methods: Using data from the U.S.-based 2013–2014 and 2015–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. Results: Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). Conclusions: This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.
Karen I Fredriksengoldsen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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prior Military Service identity stigma and mental health among transgender older adults
Gerontologist, 2017Co-Authors: Charles P Hoyellis, Cheng Shi Shiu, Kathleen Sullivan, Allison M Sturges, Karen I FredriksengoldsenAbstract:PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Converging evidence from large community-based samples, Internet studies, and Veterans Health Administration data suggest that transgender adults have high rates of U.S. Military Service. However, little is known about the role of prior Military Service in their mental health later in life, particularly in relation to identity stigma. In this article, we examine relationships between prior Military Service, identity stigma, and mental health among transgender older adults. DESIGN AND METHODS: We used a subsample of transgender older adults (n = 183) from the 2014 survey of Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study (NHAS). We employed weighted multivariate linear models to evaluate the relationships between psychological health-related quality of life (HRQOL), depressive symptomatology (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale [CES-D] scores), identity stigma, and prior Military Service, controlling for background characteristics. RESULTS: Identity stigma was significantly related with higher depressive symptomatology and lower psychological HRQOL. Having a history of prior Military Service significantly predicted lower depressive symptomatology and higher psychological HRQOL. The relationships between psychological HRQOL, identity stigma, and prior Military Service were largely explained by depressive symptomatology. Prior Military Service significantly attenuated the relationship between identity stigma and depressive symptomatology. IMPLICATIONS: By identifying the role of Military Service in the mental health of transgender older adults, this study provides insights into how prior Military Service may contribute to resilience and positive mental health outcomes. Directions for future research are discussed.
Michele L Patel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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weight perceptions and weight loss attempts Military Service matters
Military Medicine, 2020Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:INTRODUCTION People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using data from the U.S.-based 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. RESULTS Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). CONCLUSIONS This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.
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Weight Perceptions and Weight Loss Attempts: Military Service Matters
Military Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:Abstract Introduction: People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. Materials and Methods: Using data from the U.S.-based 2013–2014 and 2015–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. Results: Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). Conclusions: This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.
Jessie J Wong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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weight perceptions and weight loss attempts Military Service matters
Military Medicine, 2020Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:INTRODUCTION People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using data from the U.S.-based 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. RESULTS Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). CONCLUSIONS This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.
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Weight Perceptions and Weight Loss Attempts: Military Service Matters
Military Medicine, 2019Co-Authors: Jessica Y. Breland, Michele L Patel, Jessie J Wong, Katherine J HoggattAbstract:Abstract Introduction: People who do not perceive themselves as overweight or obese are less likely to use weight loss treatments. However, little is known about weight perceptions and their association with weight loss attempts among people who have served in the Military. They represent a special population with regard to weight perceptions as Military personnel must meet strict weight standards to remain in Military Service. Materials and Methods: Using data from the U.S.-based 2013–2014 and 2015–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, we fit logistic regression models to determine whether people with overweight or obesity were: (1) more or less likely to underestimate their weight if they reported Military Service and (2) less likely to attempt weight loss if they underestimated their weight (stratifying by Military status). Estimates were adjusted for sociodemographic factors, including objective weight class, gender, age, race/ethnicity, income ratio, comorbidities, and education. This work received exempt status from the Stanford University institutional review board. Results: Among 6,776 participants, those reporting Military Service had higher odds of underestimating their weight compared to those not reporting Military Service [OR (odds ratio): 1.44; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15, 1.79]. Underestimating weight was associated with lower odds of attempting weight loss among those reporting Military Service (OR: 0.20; CI: 0.11, 0.36) and those not reporting Military Service (OR: 0.27; CI: 0.22, 0.34). Conclusions: This study offers the new finding that underestimating weight is more likely among people reporting Military Service compared to those not reporting Military Service. Findings are consistent with past work demonstrating that underestimating weight is associated with a lower likelihood of pursuing weight loss. To combat weight misperceptions, clinicians may need to spend additional time discussing weight-related perceptions and beliefs with patients. The present findings suggest such conversations may be especially important for people reporting Military Service. Future research should be designed to understand the effects of correcting weight misperceptions. This work would advance the science of weight management and offer ways to increase weight loss treatment engagement, prevent chronic conditions, and improve health outcomes, especially among people reporting Military Service.