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Summary
Deployment means changes and adjustments for military couples. Using open-ended questions, the study investigated military couples' views and experiences during deployment and reintegration. Results supported the emotional cycle of deployment model, which indicated that military couples faced specific obstacles and opportunities at each stage of deployment.
Citation
Knobloch, L. K., Basinger, E. D., Wehrman, E. C., Ebata, A. T., McGlaughlin, P. C. (2016). Communication of Military Couples During Deployment and Reunion: Changes, Challenges, Benefits, and Advice. Journal of Family Communication, 16, 160-179. doi:10.1080/15267431.2016.1146723