Impact of Vietnam Veterans' Arousal and Avoidance on Spouses' Perceptions of Family Life

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Summary

This study examined the associations between Vietnam veterans' levels of war-related symptoms of arousal and avoidance and their spouses' perceptions of their current family cohesion, adaptability, communication, and parental and marital satisfaction, using veterans' and their spouses' self-reports. The results indicate significant associations between the psychological impact of war service and spouses' perceptions of their family functioning and satisfaction.

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.