Journal Evaluation - The long-term effects of war experience

Journal Article Evaluation
Hunt, Nigel. (2007). The long-term effects of war experience: Aging and Mental Health. (2):156-158.
Strategy for finding the journal article
I again used the PsycINFO database to find this journal article. I used the same key terms, “war trauma,” to locate this journal as well.
Rationale for selection of the article
I used this same data base for my book evaluation and I have become very comfortable with it and its features. It also specializes in the psychological aspect of journals and this is the information I am seeking specifically. The title of the journal article at glance is a brief summary of what I am researching. It is also a peer evaluated journal that I though would be helpful in evaluating the journal.
General evaluation of the article
I believe this journal is looking for the student audience. It also seems to be intended for those that have to deal with these long-term effects of war-trauma. Because war is something that seems to not be going away any time soon, it has become an issue for those who serve time in the war and return home. They are affected on s many different levels and it is becoming more prevalent because war is more prevalent and there are many soldiers affected by this trauma. This was published in 2007 which proves that most of the information is up to date and most of the information presented is relevant to today. These effects are not going away therefore there must be reasoning and ways discussed to help deal with this matter. Though the article is short, it provides the information that I find necessary for my research question. All aspects of the article are very interesting and though it may not all be useful, it is all interesting information that will lead me to develop a better understanding concerning my research.
Example strategies used to search within the article
After locating this article in PsycINFO I was able to search through the journal by using the “Find” tool in the PDF full text of the article. I typed in words that would lead me to sections of the journal that I was most interested in.
A brief summary of the information yielded by the article
War trauma is something that lasts a lifetime for most. This journal explains that this isn’t something that goes away overnight or after a few therapy sessions. This is something that one may have to deal with for the rest of their life. It explains that because these soldiers have to deal with these traumatic experiences at a very young age causing emotional damage for the rest of their lives. These issues aren’t short-lived and they take serious tolls on peoples lives. Not only are these soldiers affected, but families and friends and communities surrounding these soldiers when they return home are also dramatically affected. This information is all relevant in my research and I find it all very helpful to my research question.
A revised draft of your research question, if one is needed
I still feel that I may not be concerned so much anymore on the specifics of the sniper rifle as much as I am on the effects of how these rifle users are affected after they return from the war.