Social-psychological dilemmas and coping of atomic veterans.
Memories and perceptions of exposure to radiation were explored in open-ended interviews with 16 atomic veterans. Findings suggest that resolution of these events involves emotional and cognitive processing of a new perspective that is in contradiction with prior beliefs.
Department of Social Work Education, California State University, Fresno.
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Garcia
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D014728:Veterans / Q000523:psychology*