Bringing the Homefront to the Forefront: UK perspectives on critical research with military spouses

Abstract: On the 9th of July 2021, the Rethinking Military Spouses: Critical Research Group hosted a webinar titled ‘Bringing the Homefront to the Forefront: UK Perspectives on …

Perceived barriers to mental healthcare among spouses of military service members

Abstract: Barriers to mental healthcare services are reported among military service members. However, little is known about these barriers among the spouses of military personnel, …

Veterans’ Treatment Engagement and Dropout from Couple and Family Therapy in a Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: The present study utilizes data from a Couple and Family Therapy Program in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) seeks to understand veterans’ and their …

Social Media as an (Un)Supportive Resource for Military Partners Coping With Military Lifestyle Challenges

Abstract: The current study explored how romantic partners of active-duty service members perceived social media as (un)supportive when dealing with military lifestyle challenges. …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Clusters in Service Members Predict New‐Onset Depression Among Military Spouses

Abstract: Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought increased attention to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members and, more recently, its impact …

Mental health outcomes associated with profiles of risk and resilience among U.S. Army spouses

Abstract: The current study examined patterns of risk and protective factors among military families and associations with mental health diagnoses among U.S. Army spouses. Spouses …

Confident, valued and supported: Examining the benefits of employment support for military spouses

Abstract: Military spouses face numerous challenges in obtaining employment as a result of their connection to the military. Previous research has linked military spouses …

Mental health outcomes and alcohol consumption among UK military spouses/partners: a comparison with women in the general population

Abstract: Background: Military families can experience unique stressors that may contribute towards poorer well-being among the spouses/partners of Service personnel. However, …

Substance Use and Mental Health Among Military Spouses and Partners

Abstract: Research on the behavioral health of military spouses/partners is essential, yet lacking. Data on 344 civilian spouses were drawn from a study of U.S. Army …

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Abstract: Repeated military relocations (accompanied postings) can have a detrimental effect on employment and well-being among the spouses and partners of military personnel. …

Health Spillovers among Military Spouses: Evidence from Active Duty, Veteran, and Surviving Spouses

Abstract: Using three subsamples from the 2010 National Survey of Veterans (Westat 2010), this study explores health spillovers—the effects of the experience of one person on …

Military spousal/partner employment: Identifying the barriers and support required

Abstract: Overview: The Institute for Employment Research at the University of Warwick, and QinetiQ, were commissioned by Army Families Federation in September 2017 to analyse the …