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“A Part of Our Family”? Effects of Psychiatric Service Dogs on Quality of Life and Relationship Functioning in Military-Connected Couples

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have corrosive impacts on family relationships and individual functioning. Emerging evidence has shown that psychiatric service …

Clients of VA-Housed Legal Clinics: Legal and Psychosocial Needs When Seeking Services and Two Months Later

Abstract: Veterans often need civil legal services, yet little is known about veterans’ use and consequences of these services. This study examined veterans seeking legal …

How eLearning Can Decrease Challenges of Informal Family Caregivers of Service Members & Veterans with Invisible Injuries

Abstract: While a considerable amount of literature has explored the caregiver population, limited research has explored the critical need of education and training for individuals …

A meta-analytic review of internalizing, externalizing, and academic adjustment among children of deployed military service members

Abstract: Parental deployment during military conflicts has the potential to impact child adjustment. As increased numbers of military Service members have children, it is …

“Shelter from the Storm”: Military Service Member Spousal Caregiver Challenges and Barriers to Resources in the Midst of Enduring Conflicts

Abstract: The enduring nature of the Global War on Terrorism has created a generation of active duty service members and recently retired veterans who spent the majority of their …

Impact of Geographic Mobility on Military Children's Access to Special Education Services

Abstract: One of the constants of the military lifestyle is geographic mobility, or permanent change of station (PCS). The PCS has a particularly profound effect on military …

Social Integration of Student Veterans: The Influence of Interactions with Faculty on Peer-Group Interactions

Abstract: Student veterans are distinct nontraditional students, inasmuch as their transition to campus is twofold. They are not only taking on the role of a student, but also …

Embracing Diverse Women Veteran Narratives: Intersectionality and Women Veteran’s Identity

Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of veterans, yet women still face many barriers while serving and after leaving the military. An often-overlooked …

Childhood Events and Circumstances Influencing High School Completion

Abstract: This paper is an empirical exploration of the effects of a variety of family and economic circumstances experienced during childhood on one indicator of success in young …

Impact of Relocations on Mental Health and School Functioning of Adolescents from Canadian Military Families

Abstract: The study aim was to explore the impact of one aspect of military lifestyle, frequent relocations, on the adjustment of youth from Canadian military families. In all, 134 …

Charting a course to support military families navigating service systems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A qualitative study

Abstract: Introduction: Most military families experience mandatory relocation, or posting, several times during their military career. For Canadian military families, who must …

Transitioning from the Military to Higher Education: A Case Study of the Transition Assistance Program

Abstract: Joining the military can be an exciting and hopeful time for individuals looking to serve their country, embark on a new journey, and take advantage of professional and …