Youth who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for an array of health problems. Data regarding age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) of military dependents receiving care at an Army medical center were gathered, and BMI of military dependents and a national sample of youth were compared.
Parent education programs have the potential to enhance child outcomes; however, some programs are more likely than others to lead to these positive outcomes.
Resilient children and youth are able to experience positive outcomes despite the presence of risk factors that may threaten their development (Masten, 2001).
An exploratory investigation of the associated effects of combat exposure on Soldiers assigned to a Midwestern Army National Guard unit was conducted.
Parents’ early life stressful experiences have lifelong consequences, not only for themselves but also for their children.
The current study sampled military families in the Army (N = 266) that included data from both Active Duty and civilian parents and their adolescent children.
Youth development has emerged as an important field within the study of human development in recent years. High-quality youth programs can foster positive development of children and adolescents and minimize the likelihood of youth developing problem behaviors.
Families are faced with a variety of positive and negative challenges throughout the family life cycle.
Families are faced with a variety of positive and negative challenges throughout the family life cycle.