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 …

War zone Veteran cognitive-related functional decline and posttraumatic stress symptoms: Relationship to intimate partner stress

Abstract: Objective: Intimate partners of war zone veterans (WZVs) often report significant stress. WZV cognitive concerns and associated functional impairment may contribute to …

Reunion after deployment: Describing findings from a study of military couples funded by the U.S. Department of Defense

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The transition from deployment to reintegration can present unique stressors for returning service members and at-home partners. To better understand the …

Married in the military: Relationship satisfaction and distress among serving U.K. couples

Abstract: The competing demands of the military can adversely affect the relationships of military couples. However, there is little U.K. research, and most research focuses only …

Negative non-deployment emotions, substance use, and marital satisfaction among never-deployed military couples

Abstract: Among military service members, the experience of never-deploying can create a negative affective state (i.e., “non-deployment emotions”; (NDE)) that increases stress …

Negative non-deployment emotions, substance use, and marital satisfaction among never-deployed military couples

Abstract: Among military service members, the experience of never-deploying can create a negative affective state (i.e., "non-deployment emotions"; (NDE)) that increases stress and …

Partners in love/war: An explorative study of Ukrainian Soldiers' lived experiences of being in a romantic relationship in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Abstract: This article explores the lived experiences of Ukrainian soldiers in a romantic relationship with another soldier in the same unit in the Russo-Ukrainian War. …

Disclosure and concealment in military couples: A dyadic study

Abstract: Objective: Disclosure of deployment-related experiences among military couples is generally beneficial to mental health and relationship adjustment. Yet, disclosure by …

Role of military context and couple well-being in the psychological vulnerability of military wives in the united states

Abstract: The psychological health of military spouses is essential for the health and readiness of the family system. Thus, it is essential to understand contextual and familial …

The positive relational couples therapy model: A group therapeutic approach for LGBTQIA+ military couples

Abstract: Given the history of discrimination and increased mental health risks surrounding LGBTQIA+ service members, group counseling is a practical approach for practitioners to …

Examining strength at home couples to prevent intimate partner violence on a military installation: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objectives: In this study, the effectiveness of a couples-based group intervention to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV), Strength at Home Couples (SAH-C), was …

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 …