Survey data from U.S. Army officers was used to examine the extent to which spouse career support predicted the likelihood of officers leaving the Army over the next four years.
Washington State 8th, 10th, and 12th graders were surveyed to examine the association between parental military status (civilian, military non-deployed, and military deployed within the previous six years) and school based physical violence, weapon carrying, and gang membership.
Many OIF/OEF Veterans report problematic aggression and violence; however, little research has examined risk or protective factors of Veteran violence.
Children of Service members often experience added stress and disruption during deployment, which can be especially difficult for youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The After Deployment, Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) program is a 14-week group-based, Web-enhanced parenting training intervention.
Survey data were utilized to examine the influence of military connectedness and parental deployment on adolescent mental health (i.e., feeling sad or hopeless, suicidal ideation, well-being, and depressive symptoms).
Parental aggressiveness towards a child, even in a mild form, can lead to higher levels of internalizing and externalizing problems. Parent-child physical aggression characterized as physical acts which can range from slapping, spanking, beating, burning, and scalding.
Service members experience unique financial stressors and buffers. The study examined the effect of financial resources on Soldiers' well-being by having 715 Soldiers self-report their subjective well-being, financial asset, perceived financial knowledge, and constrains on resources.
Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans completed questionnaires to determine whether aggressive behavior following deployment was related to alcohol problems, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or combat exposure.
Several studies have demonstrated a link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and aggressive, violent behavior among Veterans. Data from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans were used to examine the association between specific PTSD symptoms and family and stranger violence.
Sibling aggression is a common form of family violence, therefore it is important to examine its risk factors. Caregivers of 2-9 year old children were interviewed in this study about sibling aggression and family dynamics (i.e., interparental conflict, family violence, and parenting quality).
There is limited research on the family and individual adjustment of military mothers who have deployed to conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan (OIF, OEF, OND).
Educators from elementary schools near large military installations participated in focus groups and interviews and completed questionnaires regarding the knowledge, skills, and dispositions teachers perceive as being critical for supporting military students’ academic and social development.
Family interaction styles may impact they way that families and family members overcome difficulties.
An examination of intimate partner violence and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among 100 Veteran couples that included both partners' reports was conducted.
Students were surveyed to evaluate associations between peer victimization, psychological distress, student engagement, and academic achievement.
Child maltreatment is prominent in the United States making it a public health issue; maltreatment during childhood results in higher risk of physical and mental health problems. Previously data on the prevalence of maltreatment was based on retrospective self-reports.
Researchers have begun to examine the efficacy of providing online programming for youth to increase mental health and resilience.
Rates of and associations with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and psychosocial factors among multiple branches of Active Duty Service members were examined in this study. Also, there was an examination of gender differences of the rates of PTSD.
There are many different types of mental health support services for Veterans who have served since September 11th, 2001.
The parenting experiences of military fathers of young children, ages one to seven, during reintegration were examined. Fathers articulated both motivations to be a better parent, as well as challenges related to reintegrating into family life.
Service members face high demands that can be a burden on military families with young children. This study examined how Service members prepare their young children for the deployment period and discovered common themes across multiple branches of their approaches to preparation.
Twenty-three couples, in which one partner was a Veteran, were selected from a larger qualitative sample to better understand the impact of war zone deployment on intimate relationships.
Attitudes about screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) were examined in a population of female Veterans. Participants supported routine screening for IPV, and emphasized that such screening should be done by sensitive and caring providers.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) Veterans participated in a focus group or individual interview and completed self-report measures about their experiences, beliefs and preferences in communicating with VA healthcare providers.
Female Veterans completed self-report questionnaires about their experiences with trauma and associated mental health outcomes (posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD] and depression).
After returning from deployment, Soldiers differ in how much of their combat experiences they share with loved ones. In this study, the relationship between Soldiers' trauma disclosure and perceived relationship quality was analyzed in military couples.
Administrative records of intake assessments of 31,707 Veterans seen in Veteran's Affair's (VA) postraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) programs were examined to discern patterns of incarceration over time (from 1993-2011). Rates of incarceration declined over time.