Who is a 'Veteran'?: Understanding Definitions of the Term Among the British Public: A Research Note

摘要

Definitions of a military 'veteran' among the British public continue to reflect historical representations of combat and deployment but differ from government definitions and self-definition among ex-serving personnel. The divergence between official government definitions and those of the public may arise from differences in the purpose of these definitions in either conceptualising a social identity or outlining eligibility for access to services. Significant differences in definitions were found according to gender, education and connection to the military.