A meta-analysis of 63 peer-reviewed studies evaluated the ability of parent training programs to modify dis
Background: The differential effectiveness of parent training has led researchers to examine a variety of c
Marriage is a ubiquitous social status that consistently is linked to health.
Parents of children with a developmental disability (e.g., Down syndrome, motor impairment, or developmental delay) may have increased stress related to parenting, thus impacting marital quality.
BACKGROUND: This study examines the contribution of the marital relationship to the well-being of both mothers and fathers of children with developmental disabilities. Parent well-being is conceptualized in terms of mental health, parenting stress and parenting efficacy.
Longitudinal data from kindergarten to 5th grade on both family involvement in school and children's literacy performance were examined for an ethnically diverse, low-income sample (N = 28
The article focuses on the issue of children of United States military personnel losing parents in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Most research focuses on the negative impact of trauma on relationships; however, it is possible that trauma may also have some positive relationship effects. Interviews of trauma-exposed couples were coded for themes of the effect of trauma on their relationships.
Research has traditionally focused on the development of symptoms in those who experienced trauma directly but has overlooked the impact of trauma on victims' families.
61 Veterans who were on the registry of Gulf War I Veterans and who had obtained any type of care at the VA Boston Healthcare System completed a survey. Data was used to assess deployment-related and demographic predictors of posttraumatic growth.
Factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) among deploying Soldiers were examined. Soldiers in intimate relationships completed a survey which asked questions about relationship satisfaction, stress, risky alcohol use, and tactics used during intimate relationship conflict.
Variables associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) were examined within a sample of military personnel preparing to deploy.Soldiers with intimate relationships processed for mobilization through Fort Bliss, Texas, completed a questionnaire that queried demographic information, relationship
Many demographic and familial risk factors are related to adolescent runaway behaviors. By interviewing 602 adolescents living on the street, the study examined the relations among family abuse, community size, runaway behaviors, and street victimization.
Problem: Various demographic and familial risk factors have been linked to runaway behavior. To date, there has not been a systematic investigation of the impact of size of community on runaway behavior.
Numerous data support the benefits of a stable marriage and document the negative consequences of marital distress and divorce.
The prevalence of marital transitions (i.e., divorce and remarriages) in military families is different from the general U.S. population.
Department of Defense (DoD) surveys were examined to develop a demographic profile of military families affected by divorce and remarriage.
During the past decade, amidst the current context emphasizing educational standards and accountability, the practice of grade retention has increased.
This article presents results of an exploratory study of how Army military spouses with children cope with everyday stresses varies based on ethnic background.
There is some evidence that family routines may influence adolescents' health. Associations between family meal frequency, developmental assets and high-risk behaviors among adolescents across the United States were measured.
Purpose: To examine associations between family meal frequency and developmental assets and high-risk behaviors among a national sample of adolescents.
Military deployments and job assignments provide an opportunity to estimate the impact of parental absences and household relocations on child
Three hundred and seventy-six Active Duty officers and enlisted Service members completed questionnaires to assess the concurrent and predictive validity of the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale for Military Service members undergoing substance abuse treatment compared to t
The purpose of this project was to assess the concurrent and predictive validity of the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) for military service members undergoing substance abuse treatment.
The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of a political candidate's blog--a form of eWOM (electronic Word-of-Mouth)--on attitudes toward the website, attitudes toward the political candidate, and intentions to vote.
Understanding how a parent’s deployment affects the teen years is the focal point of research conducted by Angela Huebner, associate professor o
The Post-Deployment Health Assessments (PDHA) of 303,905 Army and Marine Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and other recent conflicts were reviewed to examine the association between deployment location and mental health care utilization during the first