The role of quality of marriage on life satisfaction and psychological well-being among U.S. military spouses

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between quality of marriage, life satisfaction and psychological well-being among military spouses. Sense of coherence and number of …

Spouses serve too: Military life stress among newly enrolled millennium cohort family study spouses

Abstract: This study estimated the prevalence of behavioral health conditions among military spouses and examined their associations with military life stressors. Participants were …

Effects of the Thank You-Sorry-Love (TSL) program on psychological and physiological well-being of military spouses

Abstract: This study examined the effects of the Thank You-Sorry-Love (TSL) program on depression, anger, marital satisfaction, and cortisol levels among military spouses. A total …

Navigating labor market barriers: A policy analysis of unemployment and underemployment among post-9/11 military spouses

Abstract:This dissertation explores the intersection of military spouse unemployment and public policy through an anthropological lens, with a focus on the post-9/11 era. Military …

Effects of the after deployment adaptive parenting tools intervention on social functioning in Veterans and their partners: A pilot study

Abstract: Deployment-related PTSD can negatively impact social functioning in veteran families. Individualized PTSD-focused therapy does not consistently lead to improved social …

Army wives: Exploring the social determinants of health in a population with universal health care in the United States

Abstract: Guided by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Social Determinants of Health (SDH) conceptual framework the purpose of this study was to explore the SDH among military …

Do drug and opioid use vary by spousal sexual orientation and military status

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to explore the differences in illicit drug use and opioid misuse according to the sexual orientation of spouses in the military and …

Toward increasing relevance of the US Army's deployment cycle resilience training: A quality improvement evaluation

Abstract: Introduction: The Deployment Cycle Resilience Training (DCRT) is a rebranded and revised version of the initial deployment resilience training called Battlemind, that was …

The woman behind the warrior: Motherhood, career, and marriage in the Navy Seal community

Abstract:This autoethnography explores the unique challenges faced by myself as a Navy SEAL spouse, with a specific focus on balancing multiple roles as a spouse, mother, and …

Postpartum depression and the military lifestyle: A critical analysis of literature

Abstract:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental illness that affects new mothers within the first 12 months after giving birth. Identified risk factors associated with PPD …

Military spouse employment in the technology sector: VetsinTech roundtable proceedings

Abstract: In May 2023, VetsinTech hosted a policy roundtable to address the multifaceted challenges that military spouses face when pursuing tech education, employment, and …