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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.

Measuring Underemployment among Military Spouses

Type
Abstract

One of the many aspects of military family quality of life that DoD seeks to monitor and improve is the degree of employment opportunity available to spouses of military members (whom we refer to as military

Publication year
2010
Authors
Lim, N. Schulker, D.

The Impact of Deployment on U.S. Military Families

Type
Abstract

Several recent articles have explored the effects of military deployment on U.S. service members' mental health outcomes.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Sheppard, S. C. Malatras, J. W. Israel, A. C.

Association Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Primary Care Provider-Diagnosed Disease Among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Type
PRTW

The Veterans Hospital's Association (VHA) administrative records of 4,416 OIF/OEF Veterans using the upstate New York Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system were analyzed to determine if a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with primary care provider-diagnosed

Publication year
2010
Authors
Andersen, J. Wade, M. Possemato, K. Ouimette, P.

Changing Parent's Mindfulness, Child Management Skills and Relationship Quality With Their Youth: Results From a Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial

Type
Abstract

We evaluated the efficacy of a mindful parenting program for changing parents’ mindfulness, child management practices, and relationships with their early adolescent youth and tested whether changes in parents’ mindfulness mediated changes in other domains.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Coatsworth, J. D. Duncan, L. G. Greenberg, M. T. Nix, R. L.

Children on the Homefront: The Experience of Children From Military Families

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Abstract

Although studies have begun to explore the impact of the current wars on child well-being, none have examined how children are doing across social, emotional, and academic domains.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Chandra, A. Lara-Cinisomo, S. Jaycox, L. H. Tanielian, T. Burns, R. M. Ruder, T. Han, B.

Combat-Injured Service Members and Their Families: The Relationship of Child Distress and Spouse-Perceived Family Distress and Disruption

Type
PRTW

Combat-related injuries can have a significant impact, not only on Service members, but also on their families and children. The relationships between family pre-deployment distress, child post-injury distress, Service member injury severity, and family post-injury disruption were examined.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Cozza, S. J. Guimond, J. M. McKibben, J. B. A. Chun, R. S. Arata-Maiers, T. L. Schneider, B. Maiers, A. Fullerton, C. S. Ursano, R. J.

Combat-Injured Service Members and Their Families: The Relationship of Child Distress and Spouse-Perceived Family Distress and Disruption

Type
Abstract

Combat injury in military service members affects both child and family functioning. This preliminary study examined the relationship of child distress postinjury to preinjury deployment-related family distress, injury severity, and family disruption postinjury.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Cozza, S. J. Guimond, J. M. McKibben, J. B. A. Chun, R. S. Arata-Maiers, T. L. Schneider, B. Maiers, A. Fullerton, C. S. Ursano, R. J.

Deployment and the Probability of Spousal Aggression by U.S. Army Soldiers

Type
Abstract

Objective: To determine the relationship between length of soldier deployment and self-reports of moderate and severe spousal violence. Methods: The Conflict Tactics Scale was used to measure self-reports of behaviors exhibited in marital conflict.

Publication year
2010
Authors
McCarroll, J. E. Ursano, R. J. Liu, X. Thayer, L. E. Newby, J. H. Norwood, A. E. Fullerton, C. S.

Deployment and the Use of Mental Health Services Among U.S. Army Wives

Type
PRTW

Deployment is often stressful, not only for Service members, but also for their partners. Using Army wives’ medical records from 2003 to 2006, the association between Service member deployment and wives' mental health visits and diagnoses was examined.

Publication year
2010
Authors
Mansfield, A. J. Kaufman, J. S. Marshall, S. W. Gaynes, B. N. Morrissey, J. P. Engel, C. C.