Accumulation of Risk and Promotive Factors Among Young Children in US Military Families

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Children of Service members who have experienced combat-related deployments are at increased risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This study sought to examine risk and promotive factors and the likelihood of negative outcomes in children aged 0 to 10 years. Findings revealed children's outcomes were significantly related to parental depression, community poverty, and cumulative risk.

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Wadsworth, S. M., Cardin, J. F., Christ, S., Willerton, E., O'Grady, A. F., Topp, D., Copella, E., Lester, P., Mustillo, S. (2016). Accumulation of Risk and Promotive Factors Among Young Children in US Military Families. American Journal of Community Psychology, 57, 190-202. doi:10.1002/ajcp.12025