Objective: The present research tested the hypothesis that maternal care moderates the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and subsequent military sexual trauma (MST).
We conduct a comparative analysis of breastfeeding behavior between military and civilian-affiliated mothers. Our focus is on African American mothers among whom breastfeeding rates are lowest.
Background/Context: The children of military service members experience numerous military-related stressors (e.g., deployment of a parent), resulting in negative psychological outcomes. About 90% of military-connected students are educated in civilian public schools.
Military spouses often have concerns regarding the impact of their communication on soldiers during deployment.
In this investigation we examined the developmental correlates and predictors of maternal emotional availability in interactions with their 7-year-old children among a sample of families at psychosocial risk.
The purpose of this study was to determine the deterrents to participation by adults in parenting education programs.
During reunion following wartime deployment, military couples are at risk for both depression and relationship distress (Bowling & Sherman, 2008).
Objective: Epidemiological research has demonstrated that tobacco use and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur and are highly prevalent among Veterans; research with female Veterans is limited.
Background: We sought to determine the pregnancy rate of U.S. military-dependent adolescents enrolled in the military healthcare system.
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.