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How military-related stress and family relationships are associated with perceptions of work-family impact for married male Service Members with adolescent children

Abstract: Family members' perceptions of challenges associated with military life can spillover to their relationships with one another and, in turn, inform service members' …

What works better? 1-year outcomes of an effectiveness trial comparing online, telehealth, and group-based formats of a military parenting program

Abstract: Objective: The present study, conducted with a population of military families, examined the comparative effectiveness of three program formats of Adaptive Parenting …

Involving family members in the care of military personnel and Veterans: A decisional counseling intervention

Abstract: Changes to health care delivery mean that family members are increasingly called upon to provide informal care for injured or ill military personnel and Veterans. When …

Adult children in Canadian military families (1950–91): Balancing demands with capabilities

Abstract: Introduction: The demands of mobility, separation, and risk enhance the capabilities of some military children. It is unknown, however, whether capabilities developed …

‘… and families’: No longer an afterthought

Abstract:This reflective essay underscores the often-overlooked experiences of families of military, Veteran, and public safety personnel (MVP). The author, who has lived through …

Gathering voices and experiences of Australian military families: Developing family support resources

Abstract: Introduction: Young children from Australian Defence Force (ADF) families have experiences common to other military and Veteran families from other countries. Despite …

‘There’s no club, absolutely nothing’: Experiences of parents of Veterans living with illnesses and injuries in Canada

Abstract: Introduction: Research and programs for Veteran families often target those with young children, leaving parents overlooked, despite the role some adopt to support adult …

Reservist families and their understanding of military welfare support as a (non)military family

Abstract: Introduction: Many nations rely on volunteer reservists willing to train in their spare time and deploy on military operations. This willingness is influenced by familial …

Paternal PTSD or depression, adolescent mental health, and family functioning: A study of UK military families

Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent mental health and family functioning have received limited attention in UK military families. This study investigated their association with …

Who am I? A qualitative exploration of the identities of spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Military life can negatively affect partner health/well-being and their sense of identity during and after service. To date, most research has focused on the identities …

The Military and the Family as Greedy Institutions: Then and Now

Abstract: In response to a request for this 50th anniversary issue of Armed Forces & Society, I was one of the 10 fortunate authors (and their co-authors) whose work was chosen for …

Mental Health Profiles of Depressive Symptoms and Personal Well-Being among Active-Duty Military Families

Abstract: Although some research has examined the mental health of individual family members in military families, additional research is needed that considers mental health among …