Survey data were used to examine the association between the frequency of asynchronous (e.g., letters, email) and synchronous (e.g., telephone, video) communication on marital quality and psychological well-being (i.e., anxiety, depression, sleep, and loneliness) of civilian spouses during their
In cultures that especially value a higher masculine gender role in men, such as the military, men may have an added risk for developing posttraumatic distress after a traumatic event.
Deployment and reintegration impact the way a military family functions, both with the temporary loss of a member and eventual readjustment upon return. This study examined the experience of the deployment cycle from the perspective of military spouses with young children.
Military lifestyle can be challenging for military spouses. The study explored factors that were related to the psychological well-being of military spouses, and also examined how a sense of community may play a role in military spouses’ well-being.
Child welfare services have the potential to decrease the risk of child maltreatment re-occurrence. This study analyzed data from a statewide evaluation of child protective services (CPS).
Qualitative and quantitative data were used to examine the experiences of Army couples where at least one partner reported low levels of trauma (e.g., deployment, childhood abuse, assault) disclosure.
Three studies utilizing self-reported data examined whether thwarted belongingness (i.e., the feeling that one does not belong) explained the link between insomnia and suicidal ideation.
Male victims of interpersonal violence are often unrecognized because of certain views that interpersonal violence includes a power structure in society that favors males.
Few studies explore the experiences of male military spouses, which can impact family readiness within the military. Survey data were used to examine the demographic information of male spouses of Active Duty Service members on a variety of satisfaction measures (e.g., life, marital, health).
Variables such as stress levels, mental health symptoms, and drinking behavior can change over time. Navy Sailors were surveyed over the course of a deployment cycle to examine the relationship between work stress, depressive symptoms, and hazardous drinking behaviors.