Abstract: This study aimed to develop a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families in the United Kingdom (UK) that is co-designed, inclusive, and integrated within …
Abstract:The military lifestyle presents unique challenges for military children, including parental separations due to deployments and frequent forced relocations, which can lead …
There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about …
Many families experience a smooth transition from military to civilian life. However, some can face intense challenges and significant disruption to family functioning, including …
Abstract: Background: Firearms are involved in more than 70% of U.S. Veteran suicides. Caregivers, defined as family members or concerned significant others, can play an important …
Abstract: Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a British charity, founded in 2010, with the aim of supporting children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the UK …
Abstract: Those who have served in the military are at heightened risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), defined as threatened or actual physical, sexual, or psychological abuse …
Abstract: Objective: Intimate partners of war zone veterans (WZVs) often report significant stress. WZV cognitive concerns and associated functional impairment may contribute to …
Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population in the veteran community, yet there is limited research focusing specifically on their military and veteran experiences. …
Abstract: Many older adults rely on a complex network of paid and unpaid care partners. Gaps in these networks can lead to unmet functional, medical, and socioemotional needs and …
Abstract:Objective: To introduce a supplement highlighting the multifaceted challenges and strengths of military families and to emphasize their essential role in individual …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The transition from deployment to reintegration can present unique stressors for returning service members and at-home partners. To better understand the …