Examining the Impact of Social Security Programs on Military Personnel and Veterans: A Scientometric and Scoping Review

Elias Md Radzi

doi:10.32890/ssmj2024.1.2.1

Authors

Elias Md Radzi School of Business Management,College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5580-2869 (unauthenticated)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32890/ssmj2024.1.2.1

Keywords:

Social Security, Military Expenditure, Veterans, Economic Growth, Social Welfare

Abstract

This study examines the role of social security programs in ensuring the well-being and economic
stability of military personnel and veterans through a scientometric and scoping review approach. Using
data from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), an in-depth scientometric analysis was conducted to track
publication trends, identify active countries and institutions, and analyze keyword co-occurrences. The
top ten keywords identified are Social Security, Veterans, Military, Social Welfare, Disability, Military
Spending, PTSD, Employment, Mental Health, and Social Policy. Additionally, the scoping review
synthesized the literature to identify gaps and areas for further investigation. The findings suggest that
increased military expenditure often results in lower economic growth and reduced social welfare,
particularly in middle- and low-income countries, due to the diversion of resources from essential public
services to military budgets. Conversely, social security programs such as those provided by the
Providence VA Medical Center, have a positive impact on veterans' well-being, illustrating the
importance of comprehensive support systems in military settings. The review also emphasizes the
influence of public attitudes towards military conflicts on government policies and the necessity for
robust social security measures in the face of aging populations and socio-economic challenges. This
study uniquely contributes to our understanding of social security programs in military settings by
emphasizing the importance of notational analysis in examining the intricate relationships between
social support, technological advancements, and mental health, highlighting the need for
comprehensive, interdisciplinary approaches to enhance socio-economic security, mental well-being,
and human capital development among military personnel.

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