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SynthesisTrauma, violence & abuse2026

The Factors That Contribute to Dysfunctional Behavior in Active Military Personnel: An Umbrella Review.

Jolene A Cox, Scott McLean, Gemma J M Read, Paul M Salmon

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Jolene A CoxCentre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2506-6084
Scott McLeanCentre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.
Gemma J M ReadCentre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3360-812X
Paul M SalmonCentre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dysfunctional behavior in active military personnel is a complex and challenging issue for military forces worldwide. Effective management of this issue requires a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to dysfunctional behavior in military populations. The current study presents an umbrella review that synthesized and analyzed the existing literature on contributory factors to dysfunctional behavior in active military personnel using a systems thinking-based framework. Eleven systematic reviews were identified as eligible for inclusion in the umbrella review. The synthesis identified 14 contributory factors to the following types of dysfunctional behavior: suicidal behavior, substance misuse, domestic violence perpetration, and destructive leadership. The analysis indicated that existing literature focuses on contributory factors relating to the military personnel themselves and not influences in the broader military system or wider society. Additionally, few studies have sought to understand how factors interact to create dysfunctional behavior. Future research would benefit from the use of systems thinking-based frameworks and methods to investigate the factors, across the broader military system and society, that contribute to dysfunctional behavior in active military personnel.

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Military PersonnelDomestic ViolenceHumansLeadershipSubstance-Related DisordersSuicidal IdeationSystematic Reviews as Topiccontributory factorsdysfunctional behaviormilitarysystems thinkingunacceptable behavior

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PMID40650538
PMCPMC13578646

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