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The study aims to explore the psychological effects of peacekeeping duties on New Zealand Defence Force personnel across different deployment stages.

Mental Health, Physical Health, and Stressors Reported by New Zealand Defence Force Peacekeepers: A Longitudinal Study

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The study aims to explore the psychological effects of peacekeeping duties on New Zealand Defence Force personnel across different deployment stages.
Longitudinal, cross-sectional study design involving 277 personnel.
Self-report data collected at five stages: before deployment and up to 6 months post-return.
Measures included mental health, physical health, and stressors experienced during deployment.
Most stressful periods were identified as predeployment and follow-up stages, affecting overall health and well-being.
Need for effective predeployment training and postdeployment support is emphasized.

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Longitudinal study examines mental health impacts of deployment on New Zealand Defence Force personnel, suggesting training and support improvements.

MacDonald et al. (1998) studied this question.

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Longitudinal study examines mental health impacts of deployment on New Zealand Defence Force personnel, suggesting training and support improvements.