How Family Structures and Processes Interrelate: The Case of Adolescent Mental Health and Academic Success in Military Families

Children of military personnel may be more likely to have depression and academic challenges due to frequent military-related moves and stressors. This study examined the impact of family structure type and family interpersonal interactions on 995 adolescents' levels of depression and academic performance. Overall, findings revealed that less focus should be on type of family structure and more focus should be on how families interact to handle stressful events.