Defining military sexual trauma: establishing parameters and perspectives.
Eur J Psychotraumatol
; 15(1): 2390759, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The term military sexual trauma [MST] is increasingly used to describe instances of sexual harassment/assault that occur between serving personnel during military service. However, in the absence of a clear universal definition, MST is an increasingly contested term, with confusion about its scope, application to differing jurisdictions and implications for responses and treatment.Objective:
This editorial provides a universal definition of MST, decoupled from any national system or framework.Method:
Drawing on existing international evidence about the nature and impact of MST.Results andConclusion:
We argue that MST terminology provides a unique framing which recognises the institutional nature of MST victimisation and situates the context, behaviours, and impact on a continuum of violence.
MST terminology provides understanding and acknowledgement of the nuances of sexual harassment/assault in the military institution.MST terminology should encompass a continuum of sexual violence.Drawing on existing military health research, the authors contend that MST should be considered as a distinctive traumatic stressor.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Trauma Sexual Militar
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Militares
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article