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1 The roles of self-regulation and partner regulation on romantic relationship quality

The roles of self-regulation and partner regulation on romantic relationship quality

APA Citation:

Ferguson, E. K., & Karantzas, G. C. (2023). The roles of self-regulation and partner regulation on romantic relationship quality. Family Process, 62(1), 406–422. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12782

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12782

Focus:

Mental health
Couples

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Ferguson, Elizabeth K.; Karantzas, Gery C.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Research into self-regulation and partner regulation strategies has largely involved parallel lines of research, thus, it is difficult to determine the relative contribution of both forms of regulation when it comes to relationship outcomes. Therefore, the question remains as to which form of regulation is more strongly associated with relationship quality; is it more important to focus on adaptive self-regulation or adaptive strategies to regulate one's partner? The current research addresses this important gap by comparing the relative associations of adaptive self-regulation and adaptive partner regulation strategies on romantic relationship quality. A community sample of mixed gender couples (N = 114) who were predominantly satisfied with their current relationships – but nonetheless still experienced relationship conflict – were administered self-report assessments of various self-regulation and partner regulation strategies as well as a measure of relationship quality. Couples also participated in a videotaped discussion of an unresolved relationship issue that was scored by trained coders for verbal and nonverbal indicators of self-regulation and partner regulation strategies. Actor–partner interdependence modeling revealed that for both men and women, adaptive self-regulation strategies were positively associated with their own evaluations of relationship quality as well as their partner's relationship quality. In contrast, engaging in adaptive partner regulation strategies was not significantly associated with men's or women's own, or their partner's relationship quality. Findings highlight the importance of focusing on self-regulation in relationships, as it is these strategies, over partner regulation strategies, that have more positive implications for the relationship quality experienced by typically satisfied couples.

2 Retention in individual trauma-focused treatment following family-based treatment among US veterans

Retention in individual trauma-focused treatment following family-based treatment among US veterans

APA Citation:

Dodge, J., Sullivan, K., Grau, P. P., Chen, C., Sripada, R., & Pfeiffer, P. N. (2023). Retention in individual trauma-focused treatment following family-based treatment among US Veterans. JAMA Network Open, 6(12), Article e2349098. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.49098

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.49098

Focus:

Mental health
Programming
Trauma
Couples

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Veteran

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Dodge, Jessica; Sullivan, Kathrine; Grau, Peter P.; Chen, Charity; Sripada, Rebecca; Pfeiffer, Paul N.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Despite the availability of several empirically supported trauma-focused interventions, retention in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) psychotherapy is poor. Preliminary efficacy data shows that brief, family-based interventions may improve treatment retention in a veteran’s individual PTSD treatment, although whether this occurs in routine clinical practice is not established.To characterize receipt of family therapy among veterans diagnosed with PTSD and evaluate whether participation in family therapy is associated with an increased likelihood of completing individual trauma-focused treatment.This retrospective cohort study used the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Informatics and Computing Infrastructure to extract electronic health record data of participants. All participants were US veterans diagnosed with PTSD between October 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019, who attended at least 1 individual trauma-focused treatment session. Statistical analysis was performed from May to August 2023.Receipt of any family psychotherapy and subtype of family-based psychotherapy.Minimally adequate individual trauma-focused treatment completion (ie, 8 or more sessions of trauma-focused treatment in a 6-month period).Among a total of 1 516 887 US veterans with VHA patient data included in the study, 58 653 (3.9%) received any family therapy; 334 645 (23.5%) were Black, 1 006 168 (70.5%) were White, and 86 176 (6.0%) were other race; 1 322 592 (87.2%) were male; 1 201 902 (79.9%) lived in urban areas; and the mean (SD) age at first individual psychotherapy appointment was 52.7 (15.9) years. Among the 58 653 veterans (3.9%) who received any family therapy, 36 913 (62.9%) received undefined family therapy only, 15 528 (26.5%) received trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) only, 5210 (8.9%) received integrative behavioral couples therapy (IBCT) only, and 282 (0.5%) received behavioral family therapy (BFT) only. Compared with receiving no family therapy, the odds of completing individual PTSD treatment were 7% higher for veterans who also received CBCT (OR, 1.07 [95% CI, 1.01-1.13]) and 68% higher for veterans received undefined family therapy (OR, 1.68 [95% CI, 1.63-1.74]). However, compared with receiving no family therapy care, veterans had 26% lower odds of completing individual PTSD treatment if they were also receiving IBCT (OR, 0.74 [95% CI, 0.66-0.82]).In this cohort study of US veterans, family-based psychotherapies were found to differ substantially in their associations with individual PTSD psychotherapy retention. These findings highlight potential benefits of concurrently providing family-based therapy with individual PTSD treatment but also the need for careful clinical attention to the balance between family-based therapies and individual PTSD treatment.

3 Identifying mental health profiles among adolescents who experienced a recent parental deployment or military-related family separation

Identifying mental health profiles among adolescents who experienced a recent parental deployment or military-related family separation

APA Citation:

Lucier-Greer, M., O’Neal, C. W., & Mancini, J. A. (2023). Identifying mental health profiles among adolescents who experienced a recent parental deployment or military-related family separation. Journal of Family Nursing, 29(3), 301-312. https://doi.org/10.1177/10748407231163588

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1177/10748407231163588

Focus:

Children
Mental health
Youth

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Authors: Lucier-Greer, Mallory; O’Neal, Catherine Walker; Mancini, Jay A.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Accessing two independent samples of adolescents in military families in the United States who recently experienced parental separation (N = 573; N = 186), this study sought to identify adolescent mental health profiles indexed on multiple indicators. In other words, we asked how military adolescents fare after parental separation in terms of mental health indicators. Proximal family processes (family cohesion, conflict, and marital adjustment) were also examined in relation to mental health profiles as well as core adolescent outcomes, self-rated health, and school enjoyment. In both samples, three profiles emerged identifying similar structures of mental health profiles. Two-thirds of adolescents were in the lowest risk mental health group. Poor family cohesion and greater conflict were associated with the moderate and highest risk groups. The lowest risk group reported better health and greater school enjoyment. Family nurses and other health care professionals are encouraged to inquire about military connectedness, structural changes occurring within the family system, and family processes in relation to adolescent well-being.

4 Positive and negative family communication and mental distress: Married service members during a non-combat deployment

Positive and negative family communication and mental distress: Married service members during a non-combat deployment

APA Citation:

Sullivan, K., Park, Y., Kale, C. N., Adler, A., Sipos, M. L., & Riviere, L. A. (2023). Positive and negative family communication and mental distress: Married service members during a non-combat deployment. Family Process. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12874

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12874

Focus:

Deployment
Couples
Mental health

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches
Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Reserve
Guard

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Sullivan, Kathrine; Park, Yangjin; Kale, Caroline N.; Adler, Amy; Sipos, Maurice L.; Riviere, Lyndon A.

Year: 2023

Abstract

This study examines whether married service member perceptions of positive or negative communication moderate the relationship between how frequently they communicate home during a deployment and their mental distress. Participants included 382 married service members who completed surveys regarding their marital relationships, communication, and mental health while on a non-combat deployment. Though marital satisfaction was not significantly associated with service member reports of their mental distress, perceptions of negative (

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

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

APA Citation:

Dodge, J., Kale, C., Keeling, M., Gribble, R., Taylor-Beirne, S., Maher, S.,…Sullivan, K. (2022). Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service: A scoping review of research from the Five Eyes nations. Journal of Family Social Work, 25(4-5), 128-152. https://doi.org/10.1080/10522158.2023.2167896

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/10522158.2023.2167896

Focus:

Mental health
Programming
Other

Branch of Service:

International Military

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Veteran

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Dodge, Jessica; Kale, Caroline; Keeling, Mary; Gribble, Rachael; Taylor-Beirne, Sean; Maher, Stephen; Castro, Carl; Fear, Nicola T.; Sullivan, Kathrine

Year: 2022

Abstract

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 families across the Five Eyes Nations (FVEY) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States) during this phase as well as identify gaps in the evidence base. Scoping review methods were employed with a narrative review process to conceptualize and organize results. The initial search returned 2,219 sources. From these, 27 sources about military family experiences during MCT were identified. Overall, there was limited research on this topic with the majority of sources being from gray literature. A contributing factor to this lack of literature could be the conflation of the MCT with other military transitions (i.e. deployments). Sources highlighted four major themes that influenced identified needs and current services for military families during MCT: (1) mental health; (2) barriers to care; (3) financial needs; and (4) targeted transition support. The limited literature documents promising family skills-based interventions during MCT. However, there is a need for more empirical research on existing family-based interventions and experiences and needs of the family as a unit during MCT.

6 Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

APA Citation:

Kinley, J., Feizi, S., & Elgar, F. J. (2023). Adolescent mental health in military families: Evidence from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 114(4), 651-658. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-023-00758-5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-023-00758-5

Focus:

Youth
Mental health
Physical health

Branch of Service:

International Military

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Veteran

Population:

School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)

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Authors: Kinley, John; Feizi, Samira; Elgar, Frank J.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Objectives To investigate the association between physical and mental health symptoms in adolescents and having a parent in the Canadian Armed Forces and the moderation of these associations by various sources of social support. Methods We used data on a nationally representative sample of 18,886 adolescents (11–15 years) in the 2017/18 Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (HBSC). Survey assessments included multi-item scales of mental and physical health symptoms and sources of social support (peers, families, classmates, and teachers). Poisson regression was used to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) of weekly symptoms in military versus non-military youths. Moderation of differences between these groups were tested using interactions of variables representing support and military families. Results Military youth, compared to non-military youth, reported more mental health symptoms (IRR = 1.20; 95% CI 1.08, 1.33) but only marginally more physical symptoms (IRR = 1.15; 95% CI 1.00, 1.33) in the previous week. These associations were stronger in youths who reported lower levels of peer support (IRR = 0.99; 95% CI 0.98, 1.00 [mental health symptoms]; IRR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97, 1.00 [physical health symptoms]). Support from families, classmates and teachers did not moderate differences in mental or physical symptoms. Conclusion Canadian adolescents in military families have increased risk for experiencing poor mental health. Peer support may play a protective role, however further research is needed to guide clinical interventions for this unique population.

7 Mothers’ beliefs about emotions and authoritarian parenting as predictors of young children's behavioral problems

Mothers’ beliefs about emotions and authoritarian parenting as predictors of young children's behavioral problems

APA Citation:

Garner, P. W., Shadur, J. M., & Dunsmore, J. C. (2023). Mothers’ beliefs about emotions and authoritarian parenting as predictors of young children’s behavioral problems. Mental Health & Prevention, 30, Article 200264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2023.200264

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2023.200264

Focus:

Parents
Children

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Garner, Pamela W.; Shadur, Julia M.; Dunsmore, Julie C.

Year: 2023

Abstract

The current study extends key models of parent emotion socialization and child outcomes by testing the interaction between maternal emotion beliefs, authoritarian parenting style, and child gender as a predictor of child behavioral difficulties. In this research, we focus on three maternal emotion beliefs (children can control their emotions, children should be given autonomy to deal with their emotions, and children's anger is valuable) and their associations with preschoolers’ conduct and peer problems, as well as potential moderation of these linkages by mothers’ authoritarian parenting and child gender. Participants included a community sample of mothers and their preschool children (N=103). Mothers reported their emotion beliefs and authoritarian parenting, and teachers reported on children's conduct and peer problems. Child negative emotionality was assessed through an observational task and was included as a covariate in all analyses. Maternal emotion control beliefs held as the only significant main effect of parenting on child outcomes that was not dependent upon child gender. Mothers’ beliefs about the value of anger related to girls’ peer problems when mothers also reported moderate and low levels of authoritarian parenting. Clinical implications suggest a particular focus on emotion beliefs and parenting style as uniquely important for preschool girls.

8 A daily diary study of the romantic partner relationship dynamics associated with anger and other posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

A daily diary study of the romantic partner relationship dynamics associated with anger and other posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms

APA Citation:

Hyatt, C. S., Halvorson, M. A., & Campbell, S. B. (2023). A daily diary study of the romantic partner relationship dynamics associated with anger and other posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 36(3), 484-495. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22921

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22921

Focus:

Mental health
Couples

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Hyatt, Courtland S.; Halvorson, Max A.; Campbell, Sarah B.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to negative relationship outcomes, but the relational processes that link specific PTSD symptoms to these outcomes over granular periods are not well understood. The current study used a daily diary methodology to investigate the associations between specific PTSD symptoms (i.e., anger, avoidance, reexperiencing, hyperarousal, and numbing) and proximal indices of relationship functioning (i.e., accommodation behaviors, disclosure, intimacy). Participants were members of 64 couples, each comprising a male service member (SM) and female romantic partner (RP), who completed daily assessments of PTSD symptoms and indices of relationship functioning for 2 weeks. The results suggest a somewhat unique role of anger on relationship dynamics: Although mean levels of PTSD symptom clusters were associated with negative relationship outcomes at the bivariate level, daily fluctuations in anger were uniquely related to accommodation behaviors and SM- and RP-reported intimacy in multilevel models, Bs =

9 Understanding a time of high risk for suicide: Adversities associated with separation from military service among National Guard and Reserve service members

Understanding a time of high risk for suicide: Adversities associated with separation from military service among National Guard and Reserve service members

APA Citation:

Wang, J., Ursano, R. J., Dinh, H., Thomas, J. L., Cohen, G. H., Sampson, L. A., Galea, S., & Fullerton, C. S. (2023). Understanding a time of high risk for suicide: Adversities associated with separation from military service among National Guard and Reserve service members. Psychiatry, 86(2), 124-136. https://doi.org/10.1080/00332747.2023.2188627

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/00332747.2023.2188627

Focus:

Mental health

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Guard
Reserve

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Wang, Jing; Ursano, Robert J.; Dinh, Hieu; Thomas, Jeffrey L.; Cohen, Gregory H.; Sampson, Laura A.; Galea, Sandro; Fullerton, Carol S.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Objective The purpose was to examine five types of adversity and their associations with separating from military service among a nationally representative sample of U.S. National Guard and Reserve (NGR) service members.Methods Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between separating from the service and adversities, and demographic differences in adversities experienced among those who had separated from the service and those who stayed in the service.Results Those who left the military were more likely to report financial (OR = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.01–2.70) and healthcare access problems (OR = 2.21, 95% CI = 1.10–4.46). Among those who left the military, female service members were more likely to experience interpersonal adversity (OR = 4.28, 95% CI = 1.15–15.87), and Army and Marine service members were more likely to experience job-employment adversity (OR = 4.92, 95% CI = 1.50–16.12) and financial adversity (OR = 6.46, 95% CI = 1.22–34.33).Conclusion Separating service members experience financial adversity and challenges with healthcare access. Interpersonal difficulties are particularly experienced by female service members, and job/employment difficulties experienced by Army and Marine veterans. Continued efforts are needed to facilitate service delivery for NGR separating service members who need them.

10 Family life education for military families: An exploratory study of family program use

Family life education for military families: An exploratory study of family program use

APA Citation:

Peterson, C. T., & O’Neal, C. W. (2023). Family life education for military families: An exploratory study of family program use. Military Behavioral Health, 11(1-2), 78-88. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2023.2221466

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2023.2221466

Focus:

Couples
Deployment
Programming

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Peterson, Clairee T.; O’Neal, Catherine Walker

Year: 2023

Abstract

Recognizing the stressors that military families may face, the military offers educational programs to support families, including deployment/reintegration programs and financial programs. However, little research examines these commonly offered programs. Grounded in the Contextual Model of Family Stress (CMFS), this study addresses this gap, conceptualizing program use as a resource that may be impacted by families’ external contexts (i.e., demographic and military contextual characteristics) and associated with various indicators of well-being. This study was a secondary data analysis of cross-sectional data from 266 military families at one Army installation. A logistic regression path model was used to examine if the likelihood of program use varied by demographic and military contextual characteristics (e.g., number of deployments, PCS moves), and independent samples t-tests were conducted to assess mean differences in elements of military families’ well-being (e.g., financial well-being, anxiety). Demographic and military contextual characteristics (e.g., number of deployments and PCS moves) were associated with program use. Families that used financial programs had SMs with lower financial well-being and civilian spouses with marginally higher anxiety. The results indicate that programs providing standardized yet personalized content may be helpful for families, as well as suggest important directions for future research.

11 A peer veteran approach to the caring letters suicide prevention program: Preliminary data

A peer veteran approach to the caring letters suicide prevention program: Preliminary data

APA Citation:

Livingston, W. S., Carter, S. P., Leitner, R., Ton, A. T., Gebhardt, H., Zoellner, L. A., Mizik, N., Rojas, S. M., Buchholz, J. R., & Reger, M. A. (2024). A peer veteran approach to the caring letters suicide prevention program: Preliminary data. Psychological Services, 21(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000760

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000760

Focus:

Veterans
Programming
Mental health

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches
Air Force
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard

Military Affiliation:

Veteran
Reserve

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Livingston, Whitney S.; Carter, Sarah P.; Leitner, Rebecca; Ton, Andrew T.; Gebhardt, Heather; Zoellner, Lori A.; Mizik, Natalie; Rojas, Sasha M.; Buchholz, Jonathan R.; Reger, Mark A.

Year: 2024

Abstract

Caring Letters is a prevention program aimed at reducing suicide risk; however, clinical trials indicate mixed results among military and veteran samples. The present study aimed to pilot a new version of the Caring Letters intervention that was adapted to military culture in order to emphasize peer support. The supportive letters, traditionally sent from clinicians, were written by peer veterans (PVs) who volunteered from local Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). PVs (n = 15) attended a 4-hr workshop to learn about Caring Letters and write six letters to a veteran with a recent hospitalization for suicide risk (hospitalized veterans [HVs]; n = 15 completed a baseline assessment). Letters from PVs were sent to HVs once a month for 6 months following discharge from the psychiatric inpatient unit. The study used a limited efficacy approach to examine feasibility outcomes including implementation procedures, participant recruitment and retention rates, and barriers and facilitators. Acceptability measures examined HV satisfaction, perceived privacy and safety, and PV workshop satisfaction. Among HVs, results suggested that suicidal ideation improved from baseline to follow-up (g = 3.19). Results suggested resilience scores improved among HVs (g = 0.99). Results also suggested a possible reduction in stigma associated with mental health treatment among PVs at 1-month postworkshop assessment. Interpretation of the results is limited by the design and sample size, but the results provide preliminary support for the feasibility and acceptability of a PV approach to Caring Letters. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

12 Partner effects: Analyzing service member and spouse drinking over time

Partner effects: Analyzing service member and spouse drinking over time

APA Citation:

Joneydi, R., Sparks, A. C., Kolenikov, S., Jacobson, I. G., Knobloch, L. K., Williams, C. S., Pflieger, J. C., Corry, N. H., & Stander, V. A. (2023). Partner effects: Analyzing service member and spouse drinking over time. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 65(4), 627-639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.04.002

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.04.002

Focus:

Couples
Substance use

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Guard
Reserve

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Joneydi, Rayan; Sparks, Alicia C.; Kolenikov, Stas; Jacobson, Isabel G.; Knobloch, Leanne K.; Williams, Christianna S.; Pflieger, Jacqueline C.; Corry, Nida H.; Stander, Valerie A.

Year: 2023

Abstract

Excessive alcohol use is a significant problem in the military. While there is a growing emphasis on family-centered alcohol prevention approaches, little is known about the interplay between partners’ drinking behaviors. This study examines how service members and their spouses influence each other's drinking behavior over time, and explores the complex individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors that may contribute to alcohol use. Methods A sample of 3,200 couples from the Millennium Cohort Family Study was surveyed at baseline (2011–2013) and follow-up (2014–2016). The research team estimated how much partners’ drinking behaviors influenced one another from baseline to follow-up using a longitudinal structural equation modeling approach. Data analyses were conducted in 2021 and 2022. Results Drinking patterns converged between spouses from baseline to follow-up. Participants’ own baseline drinking had a small but significant effect on changes in their partners’ drinking from baseline to follow-up. Results from a Monte Carlo simulation showed that the longitudinal model could reliably estimate this partner effect in the presence of several potential sources of bias, including partner selection. The model also identified several common risk and protective factors for drinking shared by both service members and their spouses. Conclusions Findings suggest that changing the drinking habits of one spouse could lead to change in the drinking habits of the other, which supports family-centered alcohol prevention approaches in the military. Dual-military couples especially may benefit from targeted interventions, as they face higher risk of unhealthy alcohol consumption.

13 ‘We need a culture change’: Military sexual trauma through the lens of rape culture

‘We need a culture change’: Military sexual trauma through the lens of rape culture

APA Citation:

Johnson, N. L., Gutekunst, M. H. C., Robinett, S., & Lipp, N. S. (2024). ‘We need a culture change’: Military sexual trauma through the lens of rape culture. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 26(3), 285-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2023.2202715

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2023.2202715

Focus:

Trauma
Other

Branch of Service:

Army
Air Force
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Veteran

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Johnson, Nicole L.; Gutekunst, Malaïka H. C.; Robinett, Shelia; Lipp, Natania S.

Year: 2024

Abstract

Military sexual trauma remains a critical concern within the US military. One possible explanation for the persistence of this trauma is the presence of rape culture. This study examined perceptions of military sexual trauma within the framework of rape culture (i.e. traditional gender roles, sexism, adversarial sexual beliefs, hostility toward women, and acceptance of violence), in addition to associated factors, to address the US Department of Defense’s call to focus on the role of culture on military sexual trauma. Focusing on culture is important as subtle norms in culture shape our behaviour and impact the excusal/perpetration of military sexual trauma. Identifying these norms may provide insight into factors to target in prevention efforts to reduce/eliminate military sexual trauma. Forty-two US service members responded to a series of open-ended questions. Standard content analysis procedures were utilised to determine themes. Results paint a complex picture of military sexual trauma, with participants demonstrating concern regarding military sexual trauma, but minimal acknowledgement of behaviour change to reduce military sexual trauma. These results are consistent with the observed increase in prevalence of military sexual trauma and decrease in reporting of it since 2018. Adding to the existing literature, participants noted the continued existence of rape culture within the military and the need for cultural change to address military sexual trauma.

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Military REACH Publications

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Military Branch of Service

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Military Affiliation

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