Experiences of parental PTSD for children aged 9-17 in military and emergency first responder families

Abstract: This study is the first to examine the experiences of children aged 9-17 who have a military or emergency first responder (EFR) parent with post-traumatic stress disorder …

Family separation from military service and children's externalizing symptoms: exploring moderation by non-military spouse employment, family financial stress, marital quality, and the parenting alliance

Abstract: Military separation is a well-documented vulnerability point for service members, yet little is known regarding how children fare across this transition. The current …

Military-connected children with special health care needs and their families: A literature review

Abstract: Since 2001, armed conflicts have required extraordinary sacrifices by U.S. military service members and their families. Literature on the impact of the military lifestyle …

Parental perceptions of social and emotional well-being of young children from Australian military families

Abstract: Introduction: Many Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Veteran families are affected by the stressors of Defence family life, including frequent and prolonged parental …

Funding for Armed Forces Children and Young People: Research Brief

Abstract: This is the research brief for the report by the Directory of Social Change (DSC) published today. The research reveals that funders spend at least £8.6 million each …

Funding for Armed Forces Children and Young People: An overview and analysis

Abstract: This report aims to provide a systematic and rigorous account of the landscape of funding that supports Armed Forces children and young people. In the context of this …

An analysis of reproductive outcomes for conceptions of participants of the Air Force Health Study

Abstract: Analyses were conducted of reproductive outcomes for conceptions of participants of the Air Force Heath Study. Participants were male Air Force veterans of the Vietnam …

The mental health and well-being among partners and children of military personnel and veterans with a combat-related physical injury: A scoping review of the quantitative research

Abstract: Little research has focused on the impact of combat-related physical injuries on the mental health and well-being of partners and children of military personnel and …

Retrospective cohort study of outpatient mental health visits in children and youth in Canadian military families

Abstract: Introduction: This article contrasts the risk for outpatient mental health visits between children and youth in Canadian military families and those in the general …

Military families: the impacts of having a first child during service on military mothers

Abstract: Introduction: The rights, roles and responsibilities of servicewomen in the UK Armed Forces has changed dramatically over time. Previously, service personnel were …

Physical health, behavioural and emotional functioning in children of Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Objective: We examined whether the prevalence of medical and behavioral conditions is higher in children of deployed veterans (DVs) versus non-deployed veterans (NDVs) …

Paternal Alcohol Misuse in UK Military Families: A Cross-sectional Study of Child Emotional and Behavioural Problems

Abstract: When parents drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol, it can have negative consequences for their children’s mental health. Although some evidence has shown that members of …