Siblings of Military Servicemembers: A Qualitative Exploration of Individual and Family Systems Reactions

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Summary

Siblings of current or recent Service members were interviewed to explore how having a family member in the military impacts their family. Initial reactions to a decision to enlist involved an increase in family conflict in a number of different family subsystems; however, eventually the family members coalesced with the Service member and rallied in their support.

Citation
Rodriguez, A. J., Margolin, G. (2011). Siblings of Military Servicemembers: A Qualitative Exploration of Individual and Family Systems Reactions. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42, 316-323. doi:10.1037/a0024527