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Exposure to domestic violence: A meta-analysis of child and adolescent outcomes

Abstract: This study used meta-analysis to examine the relationship between childhood exposure to domestic violence and children's internalizing, externalizing, and trauma …

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Soldiers Returning from Iraq

Abstract: An important medical concern of the Iraq war is the potential long-term effect of mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, particularly from blast explosions. …

The Relationship of Military Imposed Marital Separations on Maternal Acceptance of Pregnancy

Abstract: The effect of military deployment and perceived availability and source of community support on women’s acceptance of pregnancy were examined in each trimester of …

Deployment Experiences of Guard and Reserve Families

Abstract: Use of the Guard and Reserve has steadily increased since the first Gulf War in the early 1990s, and this trend is likely to continue as the Global War on Terror …

Easing Transitions of Military Dependents into Hawaii Public Schools: An Invitational Education Link

Abstract: Over 15,000 military dependent students attend Hawaii public schools, about 8% of the total student population. The transition to Hawaii schools has been identified by …

Longitudinal Assessment of Mental Health Problems Among Active and Reserve Component Soldiers Returning From the Iraq War

Abstract: To promote early identification of mental health problems among combat veterans, the Department of Defense initiated population-wide screening at 2 time points, …

The Earnings of Tied-Migrant Military Husbands

Abstract: Identifying the earnings penalty associated with being a tied mover has focused on the working wives of servicemen. However, the number of women serving in the armed …

Risk of Incarceration Among Male Veterans and Nonveterans - Are Veterans of the All Volunteer Force at Greater Risk?

Abstract: In this study, we used data from national surveys of U.S. veterans and nonveterans to investigate whether military service increased risk for incarceration compared to …

The Emotional Cycle of Deployment: A Military Family Perspective

Abstract: Military families have experienced the emotional trauma of deployment on an unprecedented scale since the end of the Gulf War. Humanitarian missions and peace …

Effect of Deployment on the Occurrence of Child Maltreatment in Military and Nonmilitary Families

Abstract: War has a profound emotional impact on military personnel and their families, but little is known about how deployment-related stress impacts the occurrence of child …

The Psychological Needs of U.S. Military Service Members and Their Families: A Preliminary Report

Summary: Since September 11, 2001, American military service personnel and their families have endured challenges and stressful conditions that are unprecedented in recent …

The Psychological Well-being of Professional Armed Forces Personnel Facing Child Soldiers: A Literature Review

Abstract: This chapter represents the literature review task on the topic of 'Psychological well-being of professional armed forces personnel facing child soldiers. This task has …