MARS: Military Agression Regulation Study
In this project, the neurobiological and neuropsychological characteristics of veterans with aggression regulation issues are studied.
Introduction
Data from the PRISMO study have shown that a group of military personnel experience aggression regulation problems after deployment. Therapists within the Military Mental Health Services also encounter patients with these complaints. In addition to implementing an aggression regulation training program, it was decided in 2012 to conduct research into the neurobiology of problematic anger and aggression in military personnel and veterans. The MARS study aimed to gain more insight into this.
Project overview
Objective:
- The aim of the research was to measure the neurobiological and neuropsychological differences between veterans with aggression regulation issues and healthy control participants.
Target population:
Aggression Group: 50 military personnel and veterans with aggression regulation problems (age: 18-60 years)
Control Group: 50 military personnel and veterans without aggression regulation problems (age: 18-60 years)
Timeframe:
The study finished in 2020.
Results:
These results have already been published and can be found in the dissertation of Dr. L. Heesink and the dissertation of dr. T. Varkevisser.