Retrospective data was used to examine the percentage of child maltreatment cases with a substantiated Family Advocacy Program (FAP) report among dependent children of U.S. Army parents.
An examination of a web-based treatment approach for concerned partners of Service members and Veterans who misuse alcohol was conducted.
Individuals' alcohol use can be impacted by their spouses' alcohol use and certain characteristics their spouses may have. This study considered the impact of deployment and combat exposure on Soldiers' and their spouses' alcohol use.
The life of a military spouse can be rewarding, but also challenging as deployments and time apart may contribute to increased family problems. This study examined military life and culture from the perspective of 22 female military spouses.
Military members and civilians have different patterns of violent behaviors; however, little is known about the differences between military members and civilians who perpetrated murder-suicide (i.e., a person kills someone[s] and then commits suicide within one day).
Survey data from Army spouses stationed in Europe were used to examine the relationship between social connectedness and spouse well-being (i.e., psychological distress, marital satisfaction, physical health symptoms).
Lesbian, bisexual, or questioning (LBQ)-identified women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at similar or higher rates than heterosexual women. Female Veterans also have a high risk for IPV.
Variables such as stress levels, mental health symptoms, and drinking behavior can change over time. Navy Sailors were surveyed over the course of a deployment cycle to examine the relationship between work stress, depressive symptoms, and hazardous drinking behaviors.
Veterans' well-being may be influenced by whether they received an honorable discharge. For this study, Veterans completed questionnaires about their mental health and substance use to examine the associations between discharge status and Veterans' well-being.
Sexual assault and sexual harassment may potentially lead to unhealthy cigarette and alcohol use. This longitudinal study had 48,287 Service members report on their experiences of sexual trauma, smoking, and alcohol use (both initiation and relapse).
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have significant support needs that may be filled by their siblings.
Veterans are at high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), so it is important to understand the risk factors that contribute to PTSD severity.
Military spouses are in a unique position to detect changes in behavior in their Service member spouse. The current study assessed if military spousal knowledge of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and access to resources about PTSD was related to a higher level of resilience.
Little is known about how the experience of military service in Iraq and Afghanistan has affected female Veterans as they return to family life.
Youth programs are designed to support youth development; however, not much is known about youth's own perspectives of what adult behaviors are most supportive.
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have significant and complex service needs that often go unmet.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has many risk factors, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of them.
College students who used to serve in the military often suffer from mental health issues; however, little is known about their mental health needs or concerns.
Military sexual trauma is associated with negative physical, mental, and behavioral consequences. This study had 248 male Reserve and National Guard Soldiers complete questionnaires regarding their experiences of military sexual trauma and alcohol problems.
The supportive role of parents of Service members is very important but often overlooked. A group of parents were interviewed to examine their reflections on their adult children's deployment.
This study provides a post 2008 Great Recession description of the employment situation for female military spouses.
This study examined whether perpetrator characteristics (i.e., gender and age) and characteristics of intimate partner maltreatment incident (i.e., intensity of event) were related to intimate partner maltreatment recidivism.
Female Veterans who were deployed often face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts. Eight female Veterans were interviewed in the study, and they told stories about their experiences coming back from war.
Stress related to military deployment among Italian peacekeepers and their families is reportedly often denied or minimized by Italian military officials.
An evaluation comparing the mental health and well-being of a sample of United States Air Force participants who were required to attend the deployment transition center (DTC) program to a weighted control group who did not attend the DTC program was conducted.
Military dependent children have unique experiences and educational needs versus non-military dependent children.
Female Veterans who experience intimate partner violence (IPV) may struggle in finding the best ways to deal with emotional distress and fear for physical safety. This study examined priorities and preferences for healthcare-based IPV counseling for female Veterans.
The effect of deployment on marriage is often perceived negatively, and the potential benefit of deployment is relatively less studied.
Reintegration following deployment can be challenging for Service members and their at-home partners.
Different types of sexual trauma during deployment were analyzed to explore possible links to suicidal ideation.