The creation of military family leisure experiences
- Melton, K. K., Townsend, J., & Hodge, C. J. (2018). The creation of military family leisure experiences. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(3), 602-619. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12273
- Leisure time is integral to family functioning and personal wellbeing, in part because it provides opportunities for family members to build bonds and maintain a sense of solidarity. The purpose of this study was to apply the Creation of Family Experiences (CFE) framework to promote positive leisure experiences for military families. CFE takes into consideration family factors, aspects of leisure activities, and social norms to identify the circumstances in which family leisure activities may promote family cohesion (i.e., the emotional bonds experienced between family members). The authors suggest that the CFE Framework could be used to help military families identify appropriate leisure activities that can assist in mitigating military-related stressors while enhancing family relations.
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