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The Study

The purpose of this quantitative study is to determine the prevalence of moral injury among Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Research Question 1: What is the prevalence of moral injury in Veterans diagnosed with   PTSD?

 

Research Question 2: What is the difference in prevalence of moral injury between combat and non-combat Veterans diagnosed with PTSD?

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Research Question 3: What is the difference in prevalence of moral injury between male and female Veterans diagnosed with PTSD?

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Research Question 4: What is the difference in prevalence of moral injury among Veterans in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, and Navy diagnosed with PTSD?

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Research Question 5: What is the difference in prevalence of moral injury among age groups of Veterans diagnosed with PTSD?

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Taking the surveys typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

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Step 1: Study Information Sheet

Step 2: Eligibility Screening, Demographic Questionnaire & Study Instrument (MIOS)

Step 3: You've completed the study instruments. Thank you!







As of December 31, 2025, the initial cohort number to do the initial data reduction and analyses has been reached! Thank you for everyone who participated! Publication of the study's findings are expected to be published by the summer of 2026.
If you still desire to take the survey, feel free to do so. This is the first part of the study and there will be follow-up data collection and analyses in the future.
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Contact

For questions, please contact Dr. Forkner at:

cbforkner@liberty.edu

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