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Summary
Researchers examined the relationships between indicators of marriage functioning and rates of divorce upon returning from deployments. In this sample, rates of infidelity and intent to separate or divorce increased, while the rate of overall marriage quality decreased. A combination of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol misuse, and somatic symptoms were factors related to the measures of marriage functioning.
Citation
Riviere, L. A., Merrill, J. C., Thomas, J. L., Wilk, J. E., Bliese, P. D. (2012). 2003-2009 Marital Functioning Trends Among U.S. Enlisted Soldiers Following Combat Deployments. Military Medicine, 177, 1169-1177. doi:10.7205/MILMED-D-12-00164