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Summary
Researchers explored relationships between negative deployment experiences, naturally occurring social support (i.e. romantic partners, friends and neighbors, and unit leaders), and post-deployment adjustment in Active Duty Air Force personnel. Overall, higher levels of social support was associated with better outcomes regardless of negative deployment experiences.
Citation
Welsh, J. A., Olson, J., Perkins, D. F., Travis, W. J., Ormsby, L. (2015). The Role of Natural Support Systems in the Post-Deployment Adjustment of Active Duty Military Personnel. American Journal of Community Psychology, 56, 69-78. doi:10.1007/s10464-015-9726-y