Military Spouses
Mother and Soldier: Raising a Child with a Disability in a Low-income Military Family
This study of six low-income service member mothers sought to identify the impact of personal characteristics and external support systems on their ability to continue in the military while caring for a child with a disability.
The Family Factor and Retention Among Married Soldiers Deployed in Operation Desert Storm
The issue of organizational and marital factors that contribute to the retention and reenlistment plans of married junior enlisted and midlevel noncommissioned officer (NCO) families in the U.S.
Risk and Resilience in Military Families Experiencing Deployment: The Role of the Family Attachment Network
Deployment separation constitutes a significant stressor for U.S. military men and women and their families.
Determinants of Health-Promoting Behaviors in Military Spouses During Deployment Separation
The purpose of this research was to describe predictors of participation in health-promoting behaviors among military spouses.
The Military and the Transition to Adulthood
Ryan Kelty, Meredith Kleykamp, and David Segal examine the effect of military service on the transition to adulthood.
Implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD With the Newest Generation of Veterans and Their Partners
As the newest generation of veterans returns home from the fronts in Afghanistan and Iraq, increased attention is being paid to their postdeployment mental health adjustment as well as the interpersonal se
Intervening with Military Couples Struggling with Issues of Sexual Infidelity
Both the prevalence and adverse impact of infidelity argue for the importance of disseminating evidence-based interventions for couples struggling
Military Children and Families: Strengths and Challenges During Peace and War
Throughout history, military children and families have shown great capacity for adaptation and resilience.
Family Fitness
The Department of Defense (DoD) is exploring the holistic construct of total force fitness for individual service members.