Families

Despite evidence that children of male war veterans with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD

231 Croatian adolescents whose fathers had severe military-related PTSD and who were admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit participated in a study examining the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of suicide attempts.

129 military children aged 5 or under who were seen in a Hawaiian military psychiatric clinic participated in a study assessing the demographic profiles of its clients. Approximately 40% of the children had some developmental disorder.

66 elementary-school children (whose fathers were absent as part of service in the Canadian military forces) and their mothers participated in a study examining youth coping methods, maternally-perceived social support, and child adjustment and behavior.

In studying work and family life as overlapping domains, of interest is the impact of father absence created by work requirements.

100 single Air Force parents participated in a study examining their adjustment to being a single parent and their work, personal, and family demands. Overall, these parents reported successful adjustment to single parenthood while enlisted in the Air Force.