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Developing a formal model of peer support for bereaved military families: A co-production and evidence-based approach

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 …

Military life and child development: Examining the relationship between military life and emotional intelligence among adult military children

Abstract:The military lifestyle presents unique challenges for military children, including parental separations due to deployments and frequent forced relocations, which can lead …

Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service: a scoping review of research from the Five Eyes nations

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 …

Military family dynamics in transition: The experiences of young people when their families leave the Australian Defence Force

Many families experience a smooth transition from military to civilian life. However, some can face intense challenges and significant disruption to family functioning, including …

Opportunities and barriers to engaging caregivers in firearm suicide prevention: Findings from focus groups with caregivers of Veterans

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 …

Bereaved Military Children from the UK Armed Forces: An analysis of families seeking support from Scotty’s Little Soldiers

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 …

Rates and patterns of intimate partner violence among service members and Veterans

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 …

War zone Veteran cognitive-related functional decline and posttraumatic stress symptoms: Relationship to intimate partner stress

Abstract: Objective: Intimate partners of war zone veterans (WZVs) often report significant stress. WZV cognitive concerns and associated functional impairment may contribute to …

2025 women warriors report

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. …

Visualizing Veterans' care at home: Understanding the structure, function, and adequacy of caregiving networks

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 …

Military families: Resilience through strength

Abstract:Objective: To introduce a supplement highlighting the multifaceted challenges and strengths of military families and to emphasize their essential role in individual …

Reunion after deployment: Describing findings from a study of military couples funded by the U.S. Department of Defense

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The transition from deployment to reintegration can present unique stressors for returning service members and at-home partners. To better understand the …