• Journal: Journal of family issues
Clear all

Understanding military motherhood: How the Armed Forces' childcare and family leave policies impact servicewomen with young children

Abstract: Active-duty servicewomen's experiences of motherhood provide an important window into the impact of DOD family leave policies, as servicewomen are expected to meet …

Sometimes, during deployment, it seems like we won't make it: U.S. military deployment transition issues as a precursor to couples' reintegration issues

Abstract: The bulk of the literature on the Relational Turbulence Model relating to U.S. military couples clusters around examining relational turbulence and communication issues …

How Family Structures and Processes Interrelate: The Case of Adolescent Mental Health and Academic Success in Military Families

Abstract: The transitional nature of military life positions the family to serve as the primary and most stable influence for adolescents in military families. These …

Comparing marital status and divorce status in civilian and military populations

Abstract: Since military operations began in Afghanistan and Iraq, lengthy deployments have led to concerns about the vulnerability of military marriages. Yet evaluating military …