The marital dissatisfaction, depression, and self-esteem problems of 37 wives of naval personnel assigned to 4 submarines, who were each separated from their spouses for 14 weeks, were monitored biweekly, be
Reported a 7-mo study on the depressive affect scores of 31 wives of US naval personnel aboard ships that were deployed.
This paper analyzes military families as the intersection of two societal institutions, both of which make great demands on individuals in terms of commitment, loyalty, time, and energy.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern for all; however, women who experience IPV are more likely to sustain injury and report adverse health consequences.
Comments on the article by Gielen et al. (see record 2006-10455-004), who studied active duty military women's beliefs and preferences concerning domestic violence policy in the military.
Spouse abuse is a major social issue in our country. Based on national samples, between 10 and 20% of couples report some type of violence during the course of their marriage.
The transition to adulthood has become an increasingly telescoped process for Americans, with marital formation occurring increasingly later in the life course.
Behavioral health family services provided by the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can play an important role for U.S.
Data from a recent mixed-methods study conducted among Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) raise important questions regarding the occurrence of Intimate Par
Research on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) emphasizes the importance of recognizing the increase in domestic violence, and thusly IPV, within the military community.