Psychological impact of reserve duty on spouses: Anxiety, resilience, and sense of coherence among Israeli women during the 2023 Israel-HAMAS conflict

Abstract: Following the October 7th 2023 HAMAS' attack, approximately 220,000 Israeli reservists were mobilized. This study examined anxiety among women whose partners were …

On the home front: Addressing the needs of U.S. military spouses

Abstract: The men and women who volunteer to join America’s armed forces don’t serve alone. Virtually every soldier, Marine, sailor, airman, and Coast Guardsman who serves this …

Thought content, thought function, acceptance and adaptation over time: Experiences of Turkish Veterans and their spouses whose cognitive functions are affected by PTSD

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) induced by war and conflict can impact the cognitive functions of both traumatized veterans and their spouses. This qualitative …

Challenges of living with Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder from the perspective of spouses: a qualitative content analysis study

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The needs and characteristics of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) create significant challenges in family life, particularly …

I'm about to explode, i'm about to strangle: emotional experiences of Turkish veterans and their spouses diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine in depth the experiences of Turkish veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses in …

Piloting the home ship: Understanding the deployment experience of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command spouses

Abstract: Special Operations Forces (SOF) members are frequently deployed to hostile environments for prolonged periods of time, and their families are exposed to unique …

Preliminary Psychometrics and Potential Big Data Uses of the U.S. Army Family Global Assessment Tool

Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to explore the psychometric properties of the U.S. Army’s Family Global Assessment Tool (GAT), which assesses the psychosocial …

Informal caregiving and intimate relationships: the experiences of spouses of UK military personnel

Abstract: Aim: Currently, there is no research available on the experiences of spouses providing informal care to wounded, injured or sick (WIS) UK military personnel. The aim of …

Contextual Effects of Military Presence on Women's Earnings

Abstract: This article employs 1990 Public Use Microsample data from the U.S. Census, stratified by labor market area (LMA), to estimate the effect of military presence-defined as …

Mental Health Difficulties and Help-Seeking Beliefs within a Sample of Female Partners of UK Veterans Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: In the UK there is a paucity of research about the needs of partners who are supporting ex-service personnel with mental health difficulties. In this study, we surveyed …

Intimate Partner Violence and Military Women

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue that affects all women, including those who serve in the military. The myriad of issues faced by active-duty women …

Moving Experiences: responses to relocation among British military wives

Abstract: This book chapter discusses the 'double whammy' of losses that 'military wives' often sustain when they accompany servicemen to overseas postings. It argues that, among …