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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.

Breastfeeding Rates and Factors Related to Cessation in a Military Population

Type
Abstract

Evidence continues to accumulate showing the benefits of breastfeeding to infants, mothers, and society as a whole. However, breastfeeding success rates nationwide have consistently fallen short of recommendations set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Bales, K. Washburn, J. Bales, J.

Examining Impelling and Disinhibiting Factors for Intimate Partner Violence in Veterans

Type
Abstract

We examined correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) in a military Veteran sample (N = 129) using Finkel's (2007) framework for understanding the interactions between impelling and disinhibiting risk factors.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Taft, C. T. Kachadourian, L. K. Suvak, M. K. Pinto, L. A. Miller, M. M. Knight, J. Marx, B. P.

Correlates of Suicide Among Army National Guard Soldiers

Type
Abstract

Associations among sociodemographic characteristics, mood, trauma-related experiences, and suicidal behaviors were examined with archival data from Army National Guard (ARNG) soldiers that included suicide c

Publication year
2012
Authors
Griffith, J.

Grief and Physical Health Outcomes in U.S. Soldiers Returning From Combat

Type
PRTW

Survey data were used to examine the prevalence of physical health (e.g., back pain, headache, etc.) and somatic symptoms (e.g., dizziness, nausea, sleep problems, etc.), overall general health, and occupational impairment among Army Infantry Soldiers at six months post-deployment.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Toblin, R. L. Riviere, L. A. Thomas, J. L. Adler, A. B. Kok, B. C. Hoge, C. W.

Grief and Physical Health Outcomes in U.S. Soldiers Returning From Combat

Type
Abstract

Background: Few studies have measured the burden of physical health problems after Iraq/Afghanistan deployment, except in association with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Publication year
2012
Authors
Toblin, R. L. Riviere, L. A. Thomas, J. L. Adler, A. B. Kok, B. C. Hoge, C. W.

Teaching Mindfulness to Create Effective Counselors

Type
Abstract

Over the last decade a number of researchers have proposed that therapeutic presence can be fostered through training in mindfulness practices.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Campbell, J. C. Christopher, J. C.

Health Indicators for Military, Veteran, and Civilian Women

Type
Abstract

Background: Women who have served in the military are a rapidly growing population. No previous studies have compared directly their health status to that of civilians. Purpose: To provide estimates of several leading U.S. health indicators by military service status among women.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Lehavot, K. Hoerster, K. D. Nelson, K. M. Jakupcak, M. Simpson, T. L.

Comparing Marital Status and Divorce Status in Civilian and Military Populations

Type
PRTW

Military couples may experience significant marital stressors that civilian couples do not face (e.g., deployment, mental health concerns). Rates of marriage and divorce among Active Duty, male U.S. Service members and a matched civilian sample were compared from 1998-2005.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Karney, B. R. Loughran, D. S. Pollard, M. S.

Comparing Marital Status and Divorce Status in Civilian and Military Populations

Type
Abstract

Since military operations began in Afghanistan and Iraq, lengthy deployments have led to concerns about the vulnerability of military marriages. Yet evaluating military marriages requires some benchmark against which marital outcomes in the military may be compared.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Karney, B. R. Loughran, D. S. Pollard, M. S.

Couple Functioning and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in US Army Couples: The Role of Resilience

Type
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate combat-related post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and couple relationships in Army couples. US Army combat veteran couples (N = 66 couples) completed self-report questionnaires on couple functioning, coercion, resilience, and PTSS.

Publication year
2012
Authors
Melvin, K. C. Gross, D. Hayat, M. J. Jennings, B. M. Campbell, J. C.