Impact of Social Networking Sites on Children in Military Families

Abstract: Youth in military families experience a relatively unique set of stressors that can put them at risk for numerous psychological and behavior problems. Thus, there is a …

Exploring the impact of parental post-traumatic stress disorder on military family children: A review of the literature

Abstract: The number of UK service personnel who have a diagnosis of PTSD is unclear, but there has been a recent increase in referrals to services for PTSD symptomology. It is …

Understanding military families who have dependents with special health care and/or educational needs

Abstract: Background: Little is known about military families who have a dependent with special health care and/or educational needs. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) …

Spousal Military Deployment During Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes

Abstract: Pregnant women with a military-deployed spouse have increased risk of depression and self-reported stress. In nonmilitary populations, depression and stress during …

UK Armed Forces Families’ Strategy 2016-2020

Abstract: The purpose of this Strategy is to provide direction to officials who are responsible for policy development in the areas that make up the ‘offer’ to the Service …

Research on Military and Military Veteran Families

Abstract: Research on families of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans is important given the role families play in supporting serving members and Veterans and the …

The role of health visitors and school nurses: Supporting the health and wellbeing of military families

Abstract: Health professionals such as health visitors, midwives and school nursing teams working with stakeholders, including social care, early years and education providers, …

Flash to Bang: Psychological Trauma, Veterans and Military Families: can Services Cope?

Abstract: This research explores psychological trauma in the veteran community and service provision. This article questions whether there is adequate service provision to meet …

The Impact of Maternal and Paternal Deployment on Depressive Symptoms and Well-Being Among Military-Connected Youth

Abstract: Objective: This study examines how military parents' gender moderates the association between deployments and well-being and depression among military-connected youth. …

Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel: Impact of Sociodemographic, Military, and Deployment-Related Factors

Abstract: Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a subsample of 7,581 participants from a cohort …

Domestic Abuse and the Public / Private Divide in the British Military

Abstract: Divisions between the social spheres of public and private are always fluid, mutually constitutive, and politically and socially formulated. Within the British military, …

Total Force Fitness: The Military Family Fitness Model

Abstract: The military lifestyle can create formidable challenges for military families. This article describes the Military Family Fitness Model (MFFM), a comprehensive model …