Perceptions of the impact of military life on relationships and intimate partner violence and abuse among UK military personnel

Abstract: Research suggests that the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) use (i.e., perpetration) and experience (i.e., victimisation) is higher among military …

Married in the military: Relationship satisfaction and distress among serving U.K. couples

Abstract: The competing demands of the military can adversely affect the relationships of military couples. However, there is little U.K. research, and most research focuses only …

Initial validation of a short version of the Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment profiler in a national sample of rural veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans residing in rural areas face unique challenges that can impact their wellbeing, including limited access to healthcare resources, social …

Gender differences in risk and resilience for suicidal thoughts and behaviors: a national longitudinal survey study of United States Veterans with a recent suicide attempt

Abstract: Background: This study reports on gender differences in psychosocial symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors from the first longitudinal, national survey of veterans …

Perpetuating and protective factors in insomnia across racial/ethnic groups of veterans

Abstract: Summary: Few studies have examined racial/ethnic differences in rates and correlates of insomnia among veterans. This study compared rates of insomnia and interest in …

Love is not all you need: understanding the association between relationship status and relationship dysfunction with self-directed violence in Veterans

Abstract: Research indicates that being married is associated with reduced risk of suicide and self-directed violence (SDV) relative to being divorced. Simultaneously, difficulties …

Bereaved Military Families: Relationships and Identity

Abstract: An untimely sudden or violent death is a risk for those serving in the armed forces and can result in unique challenges for surviving military family members. This …

Can Communication Skills Training for Veteran’s Spouses Increase Positive Communication Patterns?

Abstract: Background: War veterans are at risk for lower relationship satisfaction and higher rates of separation and divorce. Addressing communication patterns between …

Ethical perplexities of researching with children in uncertain times: a dialogic approach

In this article I compare two studies, one pre- and one post-COVID-19, to consider the ethics of researching with children, especially during uncertain times. I argue that ethics …

Standardized Assessment of Relationship Functioning in OEF/OIF Veterans with and without PTSD

Abstract: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is associated with difficulties in intimate relationships, with most prior research examining associations with continuous, …

Combat Exposure, Social Relationships, and Subjective Well-being among Middle-aged and Older Veterans

Abstract: This study described the association of subjective well-being with combat exposure and social relationships among middle-aged and older Veteran men in the USA. The …

One Day at a Time: The Experiences of Partners of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The intimate partners of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have few opportunities to articulate in their own words how the disorder affects …