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This study aims to investigate how pre-deployment aggression influences moral injury outcomes in former combatants after discharge.

January 25, 2026

The prominent impact of pre-deployment aggression on moral injury outcomes post-discharge: a six-year longitudinal study of former Israeli combatants

Key Points

This study aims to investigate how pre-deployment aggression influences moral injury outcomes in former combatants after discharge.
Conducted a six-year longitudinal analysis of former Israeli combatants
Assessed pre-enlistment aggression traits
Evaluated moral injury outcomes post-discharge
Pre-deployment aggression significantly correlates with increased moral injury outcomes
Betrayal-based PMIEs are notably linked to prior aggression
Highlights the importance of early identification of aggression traits

Abstract

Pre-enlistment aggression is a significant risk factor for MI, primarily through its association with betrayal-based PMIEs. These findings highlight the importance of early screening for aggression traits, and the need for targeted interventions to address MI, particularly interventions focused on betrayal-related distress and self-directed moral emotions.

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Anxiety Stress & Coping

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University of Haifa

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