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Summary
53 Vietnam Veterans and their spouses were surveyed to understand how Veterans’ arousal (agitation and
hyperarousal) and avoidance of trauma triggers related to spousal perceptions of family functioning. Specific family
functioning variables assessed included family adaptability, cohesion, communication, parenting, and satisfaction.
High levels of Veteran arousal or avoidance related to poorer levels of family functioning.
Citation
Hendrix, C. C., Erdmann, M. A., and Briggs, K. (1998). Impact of Vietnam veterans’ arousal and avoidance on spouses’ perceptions of family life. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 26(2), 115-128.