How dissociation builds resilience and mitigates moral injury in defense

Simone Cutts
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Simone Cutts: Department of Defense, Canada

in ABEM Conference Proceedings from Academy of Business and Emerging Markets (ABEM), Canada, currently edited by Satyendra Singh

Abstract: The recent geopolitical landscapes have given rise to conflicts. In this context, the ability to mentally dissociate from trauma may be a critical factor in enhancing resilience among combat soldiers. Therefore, the study aims to enhance the effectiveness of military forces' existing resilience building by drawing attention to the yet-to-be-discovered factor of resilience. In combat-experience-triggered Operation Stress Injury (OSI), such as moral injury, indoctrination can enhance soldiers' ability to mentally dissociate themselves from Potential Moral Injury Events (PMIEs). The indoctrination introduced in this study may be an effective defense mechanism addressing one's assumed responsibility for human suffering in war. Suppose the indoctrination is successful in helping soldiers draw a line between their responsibilities and what is beyond their control due to military operational parameters. In that case, it should mitigate their moral injuries, guilt, and shame associated with their role in action or inaction.

Keywords: dissociation; resilience; moral; injury; defense (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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