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The Resilience of Military Families: Theoretical perspectives

Abstract: This chapter addresses military family resilience in today's Active and Reserve Components— the US Armed Forces that emerged from the 1990s and a period of profound …

The Mental Health of UK Armed Forces Personnel: The Impact of Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract: The legacy of Gulf War Syndrome led to fears that the deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003 would have an effect on the mental health of the UK armed forces. …

Combat Exposure and co-occurring Mental Health Problems in UK Armed Forces Personnel

Abstract: Mental disorders and alcohol misuse are often comorbid, and this comorbidity is more common in those who develop mental disorders following exposure to traumatic events. …

Occupational stress in submariners: The impact of isolated and confined work on psychological well-being

Abstract: This study aimed to identify work-related and personal factors associated with occupational stress in submariners. Work and well-being questionnaires were distributed to …

Reasons for Nonresponse on U.S. Navy Surveys: A Closer Look

Abstract: Lower response rates are a trend affecting both military and civilian surveys. TheNavy Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment (NEOSH) Survey obtained a responserate of 60% …

Parental Suicide: the Long-term Impact on Children and Young People

Abstract: This paper reports on a work-in-progress research project exploring adults' experiences of childhood or adult losses after parental suicide. Suicide is the violent and …

Associations Between PTSD Symptoms and Parenting Satisfaction in a Female Veteran Sample

Abstract: The goal of this brief article is to examine the relationships between the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom clusters and parenting satisfaction in a sample …

The Prevalence of Marital Transitions in Military Families

Abstract: Department of Defense (DoD) surveys were examined to develop a demographic profile of military families affected by divorce and remarriage. It appears that a substantial …

The psychosocial well-being of children from Australian military and fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) mining families

Abstract: This study investigates the effects of employment-related father absence on children's psychological well-being and home based mothers’ perceptions of family …