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Reliability and validation of US Army-oriented brief work-to-family and family-to-work conflict scales: An email sample of 262 Army career officers

Abstract: Work-family conflicts (WFCs) and family-work conflicts (FWCs) have been found to be important to worker morale and retention as well as family (as defined by the …

Caregiver recruitment and engagement: Identifying best practices and strategies for including family caregivers of Veterans in health services research

Abstract: Background: Family caregivers are integral to the care of patients and possess important perspectives regarding improving healthcare delivery. Yet, caregivers are seldom …

The family experience of the Invictus Games through a work family conflict lens: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract: The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured, and/or ill military members and veterans. Essential to the Games are the …

Navigating transition: A mixed methods study protocol for understanding chronic pain, resilience, and well-being among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans, families, and service providers

Abstract: Introduction: Transitioning from military to civilian life is often challenging for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, and chronic pain further complicates …

Gender on the front line: Representations of female military personnel on Ukrainian social media

Abstract: The role of female soldiers in armed conflicts has garnered significant attention. In Ukraine's Armed Forces many women serve both on the frontlines and in support roles, …

Climbing without a ladder: The lived experience of military spouses and their non-linear paths to self-actualization, identity, and growth

Abstract:In this qualitative narrative study, I examined lived experiences of a purposive sample of 11 active-duty military spouses. I conducted in-depth interviews in which I …

Developing a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families: A co-production and evidence-based approach

Abstract: This study aimed to develop a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families in the United Kingdom (UK) that is co-designed, inclusive, and integrated within …

Interventions to support parenting in military and Veteran families: The state of play

Abstract: Military parents face distinct challenges in parenting which can negatively impact overall family functioning, child developmental outcomes, and serving members’ …

Military life and child development: Examining the relationship between military life and emotional intelligence among adult military children

Abstract:The military lifestyle presents unique challenges for military children, including parental separations due to deployments and frequent forced relocations, which can lead …

Reflections on a journey from research to impact: influencing policy meeting the needs of UK Armed Forces families

Abstract:This article examines the policy and practice impact of Living in Our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families, the first comprehensive review …

Social and emotional wellbeing of children from Australian military families: Insight from early childhood educators

Abstract: During their careers, many Australian early childhood educators will teach children from military and veteran families; one in 20 households includes someone with …

Sources of relational turbulence and strategies for resilience in U.S. military couples

Abstract:This dissertation examines how U.S. military couples perceive resilience in the face of ongoing structural uncertainty, institutional messaging, and daily relational …