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Summary
Deployment can be a time of increased stress for Service members' families. In this study, researchers investigated how the number of Service member deployments, the cumulative length of those deployments, and the number of important family events missed were associated with spouse and child outcomes. Results indicated that deployment characteristics and communication during deployment were related to youth and spouse anxiety and depression.
Citation
Rodriguez, A. J., Margolin, G. (2015). Military Service Absences and Family Members' Mental Health: A Timeline Followback Assessment. Journal of Family Psychology, 29, 642-648. doi:10.1037/fam0000102