Service Members

Violence in military families remains a vexing problem. Since the advent of the Global War on Terror, there is inconsistent evidence that the prevalence of family violence is increasing, particularly during and after military deployments.

The U.S. military has implemented many programs to improve family well-being, including the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), which has a presence at all Army bases where families are stationed. This study examined the quality and consistency of the FAP's implementation.

Purpose Although it is well established that combat-related PTSD can lead to reduced quality of life, less is known about the relative effect of PTSD on different aspects of former service members’ post-military readjustment.

The work and family quality of life of post-9/11 Veterans as well as the gender-specific impact of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on Veterans’ work and family outcomes was analyzed.

Research shows that lower negative reintegration attitudes relate to lower levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members. Furthermore, mission preparedness has been shown to buffer the effects of combat exposure on PTSD development.

Deployment may pose stress for both Service members and their children.