Abstract: Stress experienced during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes including preterm delivery (PTD) and low birth weight (LBW). Pregnant 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 …
Abstract: Objective: Military spouses face unique challenges which can result in psychological distress and breakdowns in relationship satisfaction. Previous reviews have …
Abstract: Military life can involve many different separations from family as a result of operational demands. Approximately 4 in 10 UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine families report …
Guided by a resilience framework, this study examines the accumulation of risk and protective factors, as well as the potential buffering effects of protective factors on mental …
Abstract: Background: War veterans are at risk for lower relationship satisfaction and higher rates of separation and divorce. Addressing communication patterns between …
Abstract: This report reflects work carried out to contribute to the improvement of military spouse career and employment assistant and outcomes in Australia, the USA, Canada and …
Abstract: Introduction: While some families may experience poor mental health, substance use, and poor school performance due to service life, the usefulness and applicability of …
Abstract: This paper reports on the experiences and perspectives of military wives as students and potential students of Access to Higher Education Diplomas, a qualification for …
Abstract: Introduction: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in Iraq have resulted in the deployment of nearly 2,000,000 troops, of …
Abstract: Transition to civilian life may not only be highly challenging for service members, but also for their spouses, especially following a medical release. Often, the …
Abstract: Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) is the process experienced by military personnel as they leave service and return to civilian life. This MCT process is thought to …