Decision-making at home and during deployment was examined for 161 spouses of service members (SMs) who were deployed overseas, using baseline spouse reports. Four types of decisions were included: minor household, major household, financial, and decisions about children.
During deployment, it can often be harder for military couples to communicate and make decisions together. This study examined how couples make decisions during deployment compared to when Service members are home, as well as the role of communication in decision-making.
We studied 13 U.S. male military veterans and their female partners who consented to participate in an uncontrolled trial of couple treatment for alcohol use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder (CTAP).
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and heavy alcohol use can be common among military Veterans.
The impact on relationships and adjustment to life after warzone deployments is a major concern, especially when the Veteran also struggles with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Differences between Veterans in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are violent and those who are non-violent towards their partners were examined.
This study explores the concept of the coping paradox within the context of military families and wartime deployment. A coping paradox occurs when the sending or receiving of a message meant to cope with stress leads to outcomes that are contrary to expectations.
Deployment means changes and adjustments for military couples. Using open-ended questions, the study investigated military couples' views and experiences during deployment and reintegration.
This study explores the concept of the coping paradox within the context of military families and wartime deployment. A coping paradox occurs when the sending or receiving of a message meant to cope with stress leads to outcomes that are contrary to expectations.
This study explored the stressors, coping behaviors, and spousal communication patterns of 40 Army wives whose husbands had recently deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. The Retrospective Interview Technique was used to collect data.