Adverse childhood experiences in military, Veteran, and civilian families

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic early life experiences that can lead to poorer mental, physical, and social outcomes. Children in military and veteran …

Separation and Divorce Guide for Military Personnel Spouses and Partners

Abstract: Ending a marriage or long-term relationship is usually stressful and emotional and there are often added complexities to consider if part of the Armed Forces family. The …

Relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and deployment and post-deployment stressors, social support, and symptomatology in Veterans with combat-related PTSD symptoms

Abstract: Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent diagnosis in combat Veterans. In addition to reduced quality of life in various domains of …

AFF 2015 Divorce Survey

Abstract: AFF conducted a survey in March 2015 on the issues facing divorced Service personnel and former Armed Forces spouses; the survey was advertised through social media and …

The Many Faces of Military Families: Unique Features of the Lives of Female Service Members

Abstract: Female service members' family structures differ from the traditional male service member–female spouse composition of military families. Consequently, this …

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 …

The Prevalence of Marital Transitions in Military Families

Abstract: Department of Defense (DoD) surveys were examined to develop a demographic profile of military families affected by divorce and remarriage. It appears that a substantial …