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Summary
Couples' relationship quality can be greatly impacted by stressful life events; posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in at least one partner of the couple can increase that stress. The role of PTSS in couple functioning during reintegration was explored in this study. Findings revealed several strategies of which individuals and couples engaged in to overcome post-deployment challenges.
Citation
Melvin, K. C., Wenzel, J., Jennings, B. M. (2014). Strong Army Couples: A Case Study of Rekindling Marriage After Combat Deployment. Research in Nursing & Health, 38, 18-Jul. doi:10.1002/nur.21630