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.
Military families often have more distinct financial conditions than civilian households because of their military status. By analyzing survey data from the National Financial Capability Studies, this study compared the financial status of military households with civilian households.
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.
Experiences of loss are known to affect one's sense of self, yet how one's identity is related to loss and the implications for the experience of grief are not well understood.
Military dependent children have unique experiences and educational needs versus non-military dependent children.
Schools can be an effective setting to deliver interventions to promote well-being among children. One such intervention for military-connected children, Staying Strong with Schools, was tested for its effectiveness in a civilian school.
Military spouses are separated from one another for a variety of reasons, including deployment and residential training. This study investigated the effect of short-term separations on military wives’ well-being as well as the ways in which other factors are associated with well-being.
Deployment is often a stressful time for military families, and U.S. Service members have been deployed more often and for longer periods of time since 2003 and the start of OIF. This study synthesizes 21 qualitative articles related to the process of deployment among military families.
Intervention for military families that experience multiple deployment and with young children (two to five years old) is relatively understudied. This research examined whether military families with young children would benefit from a multimedia kit especially designed for military children.
The study examined the effectiveness of a family-centered preventive intervention for military families. Each family received mental health interventions over eight sessions, and their mental health status were assessed at intake, completion, one month and six months after the program.
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have experiences and perceptions of stigma. This study built and tested a conceptual model for stigma and surveys parents of children with ASD to explore the pathways of the stigma experience.
A small minority of youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to attain success in areas of independence and functioning as young adults.
Parents of children with developmental disabilities face many stressors and may cope in a variety of ways.
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) encounter unique stressors and challenges in everyday life. In this study, researchers investigated parent, child, and family characteristics as predictors of daily parent-child interactions and maternal emotions.
There is growing interest regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions among Veterans who experience depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
A number of US military Service Members and Veterans experience heavy drinking which may impair their military readiness.
Different types of sexual trauma during deployment were analyzed to explore possible links to suicidal ideation.
Identification of the prevalence of past-year intimate partner violence (IPV) among women Veterans, utilizing Veterans Health Administration primary care, and associations with demographic, military, and primary care characteristics was conducted.
Professionals and families experiencing the transition from institutionalization to community-living often face additional stress and challenges.
Understanding who engages in parenting education programs and by which modes of delivery (e.g., in-person, online) allows providers to tailor programs to have the greatest impact on families.
Veterans' family relationships may be impacted by deployment and its effects on Veteran mental and physical health.
A randomized clinical trial of Strength at Home Couples (SAH-C), a cognitive– behavioral trauma informed intimate partner violence (IPV) preventive intervention for married or partnered military Service members or Veterans was conducted.
Researchers examined the association between working alliance and treatment outcome in a sample of military youth who received psychotherapy for problems related to substance abuse. Participants' ratings on working alliance and treatment outcome were collected during each session.
It is important to understand risk factors in the development of psychological problems for members of families who have experienced the death of a child.
A needs assessment on the current level of technology usage and knowledge and attitudes toward health and nutrition of military parents at two military bases was conducted.
This study provides a post 2008 Great Recession description of the employment situation for female military spouses.
Families with a dependent who has special health care or educational needs can experience stressful challenges. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) assists military families with identifying military and community support services through a family support provider.
Deployment is often a stressful time for military families, and U.S. Service members have been deployed more often and for longer periods of time since 2003 and the start of OIF. This study synthesizes 21 qualitative articles related to the process of deployment among military families.
Traumatic brain injury can result in long-term physical, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties and has become a topic of increasing concern for Service members.
A randomized controlled trial of the after deployment, adaptive parenting tools (ADAPT) program for deployed National Guard and Reserve (NG/R) families with a school-aged child was conducted.