International Missions, Marital Relationships and Parenting in Military Families: An Exploratory Study

Abstract: Military families are faced with specific challenges associated with the professional military context, such as the separation of the military member from the rest of …

Resilience Training, Stories, and Health

Abstract: This article is derived from my participation in, and experiences at, the fifth annual War Horse Symposium in Alberta in September 2015. The creative arts offer tools …

Help for Families in the Armed Forces Community Final Project Report

Abstract: This project aimed to support and empower 50 families of people with mental health difficulties in the Armed Forces community, through a psycho-education and skills …

Parent–child relationship quality and family transmission of parent posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and child externalizing and internalizing symptoms following fathers' exposure to combat trauma

Abstract: Transactional cascades among child internalizing and externalizing symptoms, and fathers’ and mothers’ posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were examined in …

The Experiences of Families and Children of Ill and Injured Canadian Armed Forces Members: Perspectives from Parents and Service Providers

Abstract: Above and beyond the stressors associated with military life (e.g., deployment), having a parent who is an ill or injured military member can also impact children's …

Effect of Multiple Deployments on Military Families: A Cross-Sectional Study of Health and Well-Being of Partners and Children

Abstract: This study explored the impact of multiple deployments on the health and well-being of the partners (married or de facto) and children of Australian military personnel …

Supporting UK Service leavers and their families in the transition to civilian life - research brief

Abstract: RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a charity which aims to improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families, to conduct the …

The Deployment Life Study: Longitudinal Analysis of Military Families Across the Deployment Cycle

Abstract: In 2009, RAND launched the Deployment Life Study, a longitudinal study of military families across a deployment cycle in order to assess family readiness. Family …

Serving military families: Theories, research, and application

Abstract: This text introduces readers to the unique culture of military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life. Personal stories from nearly 70 active …

MilitaryKidsConnect: Web-Based Prevention Services for Military Children

Abstract: Military children often present with psychological health concerns related to their experience of deployments, reintegration, and frequent moves common in military life. …

Forces in Mind Trust 2014 Impact Report

Abstract: This report details the impact of FiMT-funded research and projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces community, including case studies to demonstrate impact.

The British military family: The experiences of British Army wives before, during, and after deployment, their satisfaction with military life, and their use of support networks

Abstract: This chapter features in the book 'Military Families and War in the 21st Century', which focuses on the key issues that affect military families when soldiers are …