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The research team within the Center for Research and Outreach has a multi-dimensional approach that includes conducting empirical studies, program evaluations, analysis of secondary data, and the use of empirical research to identify and address key issues impacting children, youth, and families. Through this process, we review academic literature, translate research into practice, develop materials to help non-academics be critical consumers of scientific research, and promote the use of evidenced-based information in decision making.

Parental Mindfulness and Dyadic Relationship Quality in Low-Income Cohabiting Black Stepfamilies: Associations With Parenting Experienced by Adolescents

Type
Abstract

Cohabitation is a family structure experienced by many Black children; yet, we have limited understanding of how personal and interpersonal processes operate within these families to influence the parenting provided to these children.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Parent, J. Clifton, J. Forehand, R. Golub, A. Reid, M. Pichler, E. R.

With or Without You: Preliminary Evidence That Attachment Avoidance Predicts Nondeployed Spouses' Reactions to Relationship Challenges During Deployment

Type
PRTW

Attachment avoidance, or having a relationship schema that involves avoiding thoughts or feelings about a threatened relationship, may influence military spouses adjustment during the deployment cycle.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Borelli, J. L. Sbarra, D. A. Snavely, J. E. McMakin, D. L. Coffey, J. K. Ruiz, S. K. Wang, B. A. Chung, S. Y.

With or Without You: Preliminary Evidence That Attachment Avoidance Predicts Nondeployed Spouses' Reactions to Relationship Challenges During Deployment

Type
Abstract

Although much is written about the impact of deployment on nondeployed spouses (NDSs) and couple relationships, few empirical studies address this directly. Using attachment theory as a guiding framework, this study followed 32 NDSs across a military deployment.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Borelli, J. L. Sbarra, D. A. Snavely, J. E. McMakin, D. L. Coffey, J. K. Ruiz, S. K. Wang, B. A. Chung, S. Y.

A Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Pregnant African-American Women

Type
Abstract

Research has shown that prenatal maternal stress occurs commonly during pregnancy, and associated physical, psychological, and financial challenges are often compounded for African-American women from urban, low-income environments.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Zhang, H. Emory, E. K.

Gone to War: Have Deployments Increased Divorces?

Type
PRTW

Due to the high rate of deployment in recent years, it is important to study the relationship between deployment and Service members' divorce rates.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Negrusa, S. Negrusa, B. Hosek, J.

Impact of Combat Deployment on Psychological and Relationship Health: A Longitudinal Study

Type
PRTW

Survey data of members of the U.S. Air Force security forces assigned to a year-long high-threat ground mission in Iraq were used to determine the degree to which Airmen’s emotional and behavioral health and committed relationships were adversely impacted by an extended deployment to a warzone.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Cigrang, J. A. Talcot, G. W. Tatum, J. Baker, M. Cassidy, D. Sonnek, S. Slep, A. M. S.

Perceived Outcomes of Military-Extension Adventure Camps for Military Personnel and Their Teenage Children

Type
PRTW

Military-Extension Adventure Camps provided an opportunity for military personnel who recently returned from deployment to reconnect with their teenagers. The camps used the Campfire Curriculum, and nightly campfire programs from the Blue to You curriculum for military families.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Ashurst, K. L. Smith, L. W. Little, C. A. Frey, L. M. Werner-Wilson, T. A. Stephenson, L. Werner-Wilson, R. J.

Impact of Combat Deployment on Psychological and Relationship Health: A Longitudinal Study

Type
Abstract

Although previous research has indicated an elevated prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems among veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom following deployment, most of this research has been cross-sectional and has focused on a limite

Publication year
2014
Authors
Cigrang, J. A. Talcot, G. W. Tatum, J. Baker, M. Cassidy, D. Sonnek, S. Slep, A. M. S.

Killed in Combat: The Impact of the Military Context on the Grief Process

Type
Abstract

The purpose of this longitudinal case study was to describe the grief process within a military context of two parents who lost a son in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The couple was interviewed three times during the year following the death of their son.

Publication year
2014
Authors
Faber, A. J. Minner, J. Wadsworth, S. M.