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1 Survival analyses of social support and trauma among homeless male and female veterans who abuse substances

Survival analyses of social support and trauma among homeless male and female veterans who abuse substances

APA Citation:

Benda, B. B. (2006). Survival analyses of social support and trauma among homeless male and female veterans who abuse substances. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry, 76(1), 70-79. doi:10.1037/0002-9432.76.1.70

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.76.1.70

Focus:

Mental health
Physical health
Substance use
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Authors: Benda, Brent B.

Year: 2006

Abstract

This appears to be the 1st study of gender differences in how well various forms of trauma and social support predict homeless substance abusers' tenure in the community without rehospitalization. Sexual and physical abuses at different stages of the life span, combat exposure, and recent traumatic events were analyzed with social support factors via Cox's proportional hazard model of survival in a 2-year follow-up. The survival models showed similarities and dissimilarities in predictors of tenure in the community for women compared to men among homeless veterans. Traumata and related factors (e.g., depression and suicidal thoughts) were more potent (negative) predictors of tenure, and family and friends were more important social supports, for women than for men. Men's tenure was more positively associated with job satisfaction and more negatively related to substance abuse, combat exposure, cognitive impairments, aggression, and physical health problems. The intervention implications of these findings are discussed.

2 Spiritual well-being, relationships, and work satisfaction in the treatment of homeless veterans with alcohol/other drug problems

Spiritual well-being, relationships, and work satisfaction in the treatment of homeless veterans with alcohol/other drug problems

APA Citation:

Benda, B. B., DiBlasio, F. A., & Pope, S. K. (2006). Spiritual Well-Being, Relationships, and Work Satisfaction in the Treatment of Homeless Veterans with Alcohol/Other Drug Problems. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 24(1-2), 109-124. doi:10.1300/J020v24n01_07

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1300/J020v24n01_07

Focus:

Mental health
Substance use
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Benda, Brent B.; Diblasio, Frederick A.; Pope, Sandra K.

Year: 2006

Abstract

This study examined a random sample of 600 homeless male veterans, aged 46 to 65, who served in the military during the Vietnam War. The purpose of the study was to identify predictors of readmission to an inpatient treatment program for alcohol and drug abuse in a 2-year follow-up. Among the strongest predictors were comorbidity, suicidal thoughts, memory loss, and childhood sexual and physical abuse. Improvements in family relationships, friendships, work satisfaction, and spiritual well-being were positively related to length of time homeless veterans remained in the community without readmission. Discussion of these findings for service provisions was presented.

3 Test of a structural equation model of comorbidity among homeless and domiciled military veterans

Test of a structural equation model of comorbidity among homeless and domiciled military veterans

APA Citation:

Benda, B. B. (2001). Test of a structural equation model of comorbidity among homeless and domiciled military veterans. Journal Of Social Service Research, 29(1), 1-35. doi:10.1300/J079v29n01_01

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J079v29n01_01

Focus:

Mental health
Substance use
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Benda, Brent B.

Year: 2001

Abstract

This exploratory study of 600 Vietnam era military veterans was designed to test a hypothesized theoretical model of comorbidity (substance abuse and depression) among domiciled and homeless persons. The model tested represented an integration of stress process and social support models found in the literatures on substance abuse and on depression. Caregiver attachment and early abuse also were used to elaborate on the integrated stress-social support theoretical model. Using structural equation modeling, all relationships in the hypothesized model were supported by data from domiciled veterans, except attachments to caregivers were not related to peer associations with substance users, and these associations were not related to depression. In contrast, all 24 relationships hypothesized in the model tested were supported among homeless veterans. Conceptual and practice implications of the findings were discussed.

4 Prevalence and characteristics of suicide ideation and attempts among active military and veteran participants in a national health survey

Prevalence and characteristics of suicide ideation and attempts among active military and veteran participants in a national health survey

APA Citation:

Bossarte, R. M., Knox, K. L., Piegari, R., Altieri, J., Kemp, J., & Katz, I. R. (2012). Prevalence and characteristics of suicide ideation and attempts among active military and veteran participants in a national health survey. American Journal Of Public Health, 102(Suppl 1), S38-S40. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300487

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300487

Focus:

Mental health
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Army

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)

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Authors: Bossarte, Robert M.; Knox, Kerry L.; Piegari, Rebecca; Altieri, John; Kemp, Janet; Katz, Ira R.

Year: 2012

Abstract

The relationships between military service and suicide are not clear, and comparatively little is known about the characteristics and correlates of suicide ideation and attempts among those with history of military service. We used data from a national health survey to estimate the prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviors among veterans and service members in 2 states. The prevalence of suicidal behaviors among Veterans was similar to previous estimates of ideation and attempts among adults in the US general population. (Am J Public Health. 2012;102: S38-S40. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300487)

5 Exploring the post-deployment reintegration experiences of veterans with PTSD and their significant others

Exploring the post-deployment reintegration experiences of veterans with PTSD and their significant others

APA Citation:

Freytes, I. M., LeLaurin, J. H., Zickmund, S. L., Resende, R. D., & Uphold, C. R. (2017). Exploring the post-deployment reintegration experiences of veterans with PTSD and their significant others. The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 87(2), 149-156. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000211

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000211

Focus:

Deployment
Mental health
Trauma
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Authors: Freytes, I. Magaly; LeLaurin, Jennifer H.; Zickmund, Susan L.; Resende, Rosana D.; Uphold, Constance R.

Year: 2017

Abstract

Veterans with family support have better functional recovery and reintegration outcomes. However, families’ ability to support the veteran with PTSD’s rehabilitation and reintegration oftentimes is hindered by interpersonal challenges. We report findings of a qualitative study that examined OEF/OIF veterans with PTSD/TBI and their significant others’ (SOs’) perceptions of family functioning. We conducted 24 in-depth interviews with 12 veteran/SO dyads using an adapted version of the Family Assessment Device Structured Interview. Descriptive qualitative analytic methods were used to analyze the data. Data show that the impact of deployment and the resulting changes in the individuals and the family dynamics lingered years after the veterans returned home and had a lasting influence on veterans’ and SOs’ perceptions of family functioning. Most couples acknowledged growth in their relationships several years postdeployment. However, many continued to struggle with disruptions generated by deployment. Four themes emerged from the data: individual changes, coping strategies, relationship changes, and a “new normal.” Postdeployment family functioning was influenced by a dynamic interplay of individual and relationship factors and the development of coping strategies and a new normal. This study contributes to the understanding of the prolonged postdeployment family reintegration experiences of veterans and their SOs. Findings underscore the importance of continuing to advance the current knowledge base about the long-term impact of deployment on veterans and their families, especially factors that contribute to positive postdeployment family functioning. Additional empirical studies are needed to provide more in-depth understanding of the long-term postdeployment reintegration experiences of veterans and their families. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)

6 Thwarted belongingness as an explanatory link between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation: Findings from three samples of military service members and veterans

Thwarted belongingness as an explanatory link between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation: Findings from three samples of military service members and veterans

APA Citation:

Hom, M. A., Chu, C., Schneider, M. E., Lim, I. C., Hirsch, J. K., Gutierrez, P. M., & Joiner, T. E. (2017). Thwarted belongingness as an explanatory link between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation: Findings from three samples of military service members and veterans. Journal of Affective Disorders, 209, 114-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.11.032

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.11.032

Focus:

Deployment
Mental health
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Aged (65 yrs & older)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Very old (85 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)

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Authors: Hom, Melanie A.; Chu, Carol; Schneider, Matthew E.; Lim, Ingrid C.; Hirsch, Jameson K.; Gutierrez, Peter M.; Joiner, Thomas E.

Year: 2017

Abstract

Background Although insomnia has been identified as a robust predictor of suicidal ideation and behaviors, little is known about the mechanisms by which sleep disturbances confer risk for suicide. We investigated thwarted belongingness as an explanatory link between insomnia symptoms and suicidal ideation across three military service member and veteran samples. Methods Data were collected among United States military service members and veterans (N1=937, N2=3,386, N3=417) who completed self-report measures of insomnia symptoms, thwarted belongingness, suicidal ideation, and related psychiatric symptoms (e.g., anxiety, hopelessness). Bias-corrected bootstrap mediation analyses were utilized to examine the indirect effects of insomnia symptoms on suicidal ideation through thwarted belongingness, controlling for related psychiatric symptoms. Results Consistent with study hypotheses, thwarted belongingness significantly accounted for the relationship between insomnia and suicidal ideation across all three samples; however, insomnia symptoms did not significantly account for the relationship between thwarted belongingness and suicidal ideation, highlighting the specificity of our findings. Limitations This study utilized cross-sectional self-report data. Conclusions Insomnia may confer suicide risk for military service members and veterans, in part, through the pathway of thwarted belongingness. Additional prospective studies are warranted to further delineate this model of risk. Our results offer a potential therapeutic target for the prevention of suicide, via the promotion of belongingness, among service members and veterans experiencing insomnia symptoms.

7 Social skills deficits as a mediator between PTSD symptoms and intimate partner aggression in returning veterans

Social skills deficits as a mediator between PTSD symptoms and intimate partner aggression in returning veterans

APA Citation:

LaMotte, A. D., Taft, C. T., Weatherill, R. P., & Eckhardt, C. I. (2017). Social skills deficits as a mediator between PTSD symptoms and intimate partner aggression in returning Veterans. Journal of Family Psychology, 31(1), 105-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/fam0000215

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/fam0000215

Focus:

Couples
Mental health
Trauma
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Authors: LaMotte, Adam D.; Taft, Casey T.; Weatherill, Robin P.; Eckhardt, Christopher I.

Year: 2017

Abstract

This study examined social skills deficits as a mediator of the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and use of intimate partner aggression (IPA) among returning veterans. Prior research with veterans has focused on PTSD-related deficits at the decoding stage of McFall's (1982) social information processing model, and the current study adds to this literature by examining social skills deficits at the decision stage. Participants were 92 male veterans recruited from the greater Boston area. PTSD symptoms were assessed through clinician interview, IPA use was assessed through self- and partner report, and social skills deficits were assessed in a laboratory task in which veterans listened to a series of problematic marital situations and responded with what they would say or do in the situation. Responses were coded for social competency. Bivariate correlations revealed several significant associations among PTSD symptoms, social skills deficits, and use of IPA. When all PTSD symptom clusters were entered into a regression predicting social skills deficits, only emotional numbing emerged as a unique predictor. Finally, social skills deficits significantly mediated the relationship between veterans' PTSD symptoms and use of psychological (but not physical) IPA. Findings extend prior research on McFall's (1982) social information processing model as it relates to veterans' PTSD symptoms and use of IPA. More research is needed to understand the associations between PTSD symptoms and deficits at each individual step of this model. (PsycINFO Database Record; (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved).

8 Suicide risk and prevention in veteran populations

Suicide risk and prevention in veteran populations

APA Citation:

Bruce, M. L. (2010). Suicide risk and prevention in veteran populations. In J. D. Barchas & J. Difede (Eds.), Psychiatric and neurologic aspects of war. (Vol. 1208, pp. 98–103). Malden: Blackwell Publishing. doi:10.1353/sof.2005.0006

DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/sof.2005.0006

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Mental health
Other
Trauma
Veterans

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Research

Authors: Bruce, Martha L.

Year: 2010

Abstract

Rates of suicide among veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) rose significantly from 2005 to 2007, adding to existing concerns about veteran suicide risk by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This paper summarizes the available data about risk and rates of suicide in veterans, including the choice of appropriate comparison groups and the identification of risk factors. The data suggest that taking into account the selection bias of who enters the military (known as the healthy soldier effect), rates of suicide in veterans are higher than expected, especially among activity duty OEF/OIF veterans and even more so among those who experienced injuries and trauma. Thus, the experiences of war and the downstream sequelae, in particular the individuals' psychological reactions and societal responses, lead to suicide risk. This paper describes the VA's response to these data in developing and implementing suicide prevention interventions.

9 The family adaptation model: A life course perspective

The family adaptation model: A life course perspective

APA Citation:

Bowen, G. L. (1990). The family adaptation model: A life course perspective. 1-44.

Focus:

Mental health
Other

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Bowen, Gary L.

Year: 1990

Abstract

This conceptual model for explaining the factors and processes that underlie family adaptation in the Army relies heavily upon two traditions: the "Double ABCX" model of family stress and adaptation and the "Person-Environment Fit" model. The new model has three major parts: the environmental system, the personal system, and family adaptation. This model provides a framework for the identification, definition, and measurement of conceptual domains for addressing the role of family factors in retention, readiness, and sense of community. The model identifies factors which buffer and moderate role demands and their consequences at the personal, family, community, and Army levels of analysis. It theoretically grounds the research on role demands and their link to family adaptation, discusses and nominally defines conceptual domains and subdimensions in the model, and specifies a number of propositions which are derived from the model for empirical grounding, specification, and testing. Such conceptual clarification and modeling are precursor steps to the empirical specification of testable models, rich with operational measures and testable research hypotheses which are responsive to project objectives. This proposed model provides important structure for directing the next phase of project activities, especially the design of the survey instruments for the field investigation. (Author/ABL)

10 Identification of strong/well families and the mechanisms to support them

Identification of strong/well families and the mechanisms to support them

APA Citation:

Bowen, G. (1990). Identification of strong/well families and the mechanisms to support them. Retrieved from http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a225740.pdf

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches
Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Neonatal (birth - 1 mo)
Infancy (2 - 23 mo)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Bowen, Gary L.

Year: 1990

Abstract

The Army Family Research Program is a 5-year integrated research program that supports The Chief of Staff of the Army White Paper on the Army Family and the Army Family Action Plans (1984-1990) through the development of databases, models, program evaluation technologies, and policy options that help the Army retain quality soldiers, improve soldier and unit readiness, and increase family adaptation to Army life. This report provides an overview and brief summary of the research on family strength that was the basis for a conceptual model of family strength and adaptation in the Army. The report presents a theoretical model and discusses key concepts in the areas of family stressors, family adaptive resources, and family adaptation.

11 USAF family survey: A revision of the USAF spouse survey

USAF family survey: A revision of the USAF spouse survey

APA Citation:

Flannery, P. A., & Dansby, M. R. (1985). USAF family survey: A revision of the USAF spouse survey. 1-136.

Focus:

Couples

Branch of Service:

Air Force

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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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Flannery, Patricia A; Dansby, Mickey R.

Year: 1985

Abstract

Revises the U.S. Air Force Spouse Survey (AFSS) to improve its technical and statistical properties, and to broaden its usefulness for theoretical, research, and practical applications. The new survey is entitled the USAF Family Survey (AFFS). Includes a review of the current literature to establish the relative importance of factors in the AFFS vis-a-vis the link between work and family factors in the Air Force, and analyses of the survey results in the link between work and family factors in the Air Force, and analyses of the survey results in four categories: frequencies of item responses, tests of the item means between officer and enlisted spouses, correlations (tendency to vary together in some systematic manner) between items, and groupings of similar items. A spouse's attitude toward, and commitment to, the military lifestyle is the factor most often suggested as a family influence on the military member's job. Further, these attitudes seem to affect career intentions. Enlisted spouses in the sample indicated that they felt more involved with the Air Force lifestyle but also that they felt more stress and disruption from the Air Force lifestyle.

12 What does the term "military family" mean? A comparison across four countries

What does the term "military family" mean? A comparison across four countries

APA Citation:

Gribble, R., Mahar, A., Godfrey, K., Muir, S., Albright, D., Daraganova, G., Spinks, N., Fear, N., & Cramm, H. (2018). What does the term "military family" mean? A comparison across four countries. Retrieved from http://cimvhr.ca/documents/Military-families-definitions.pdf

Focus:

Children
Parents

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches
Army
Air Force
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Neonatal (birth - 1 mo)
Infancy (2 - 23 mo)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Gribble, Rachael; Mahar, Alyson; Godfrey, Kelli; Muir, Stewart; Albright, David; Daraganova, Galina; Spinks, Nora; Fear, Nicola; Cramm, Heidi

Year: 2018

Abstract

Defining a family is particularly important for military family health research and for the provision of services and benefits. Studies repeatedly stress the importance of family in supporting military personnel throughout their service. However, much of this research adheres to traditional ideals of family structure despite changing social attitudes and potential nuances between the definition and function of ‘family’. In order to ensure military family research is applicable to modern military families, we need a greater understanding of who a modern military family is.

13 Outreach: DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference

Outreach: DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference

APA Citation:

Bramlish, R., & Magnusson, M. (2009). Outreach: ISFAC & community town halls and building strong military families. DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference 2009, 43-44.

Focus:

Programming

Branch of Service:

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy

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Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran

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Authors: DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference

Year: 2009

Abstract

Workshops available at the DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference in 2009

14 Family adaptation to relocation: An empirical analysis of family stressors, adaptive resources, and sense of coherence

Family adaptation to relocation: An empirical analysis of family stressors, adaptive resources, and sense of coherence

APA Citation:

Bowen, G. L., & Research Triangle Inst., R. T. P. N. (1989). Family adaptation to relocation: An empirical analysis of family stressors, adaptive resources, and sense of coherence. Technical Report 856.

Focus:

Mental health
Other

Branch of Service:

Army

Population:

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

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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Bowen, Gary L.

Year: 1989

Abstract

This study investigated ways to improve family wellness during a critical period of family stress, the adaptation to relocation overseas. The study is based on a secondary analysis of the "1000 Army Families Dataset," which was collected in 1983. The final sample consisted of 983 officer and enlisted intact families in which the husband was in the Army and the wife was a civilian. Compared with earlier analyses of this dataset, additional concepts were specified to determine their relative influence on family adaptation, and separate analyses were conducted for: enlisted members, spouses of enlisted members, officers, and spouses of officers. The findings clearly supported the importance of congruency of expectations and actual experiences about life in Europe on the level of family adaptation. This factor emerged as the best predictor of family adaptation for all four subgroups. Specifically, family adaptation was highest in families where the actual experiences (e.g., the job, housing, and schools), were the same or better than expected before arrival in Europe. In addition, the level of community support also emerged as an important predictor of family adaptation for each of the subgroups. Additional variables predictive of family adaptation for selected subgroups included recent and post-move stressor events. (Author/ABL)

15 Intimate partner stalking: Contributions to PTSD symptomatology among a national sample of women veterans

Intimate partner stalking: Contributions to PTSD symptomatology among a national sample of women veterans

APA Citation:

Dardis, C. M., Amoroso, T., & Iverson, K. M. (2017). Intimate partner stalking: Contributions to PTSD symptomatology among a national sample of women Veterans. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 9(S1), 67-73. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000171

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000171

Focus:

Physical health
Trauma
Veterans
Mental health

Branch of Service:

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy

Population:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older)

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Authors: Dardis, Christina M.; Amoroso, Timothy; Iverson, Katherine M.

Year: 2017

Abstract

Objectives: Women veterans are at high risk for intimate partner violence (IPV), which has previously been defined as psychological, physical, or sexual violence from an intimate partner. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently added stalking to its uniform definition of IPV, but little is known about the occurrence of stalking victimization among women veterans who experience IPV, its overlap with other forms of IPV, and its contribution to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology among this population.; Methods: Lifetime intimate partner stalking, as well as physical, sexual, and psychological IPV, was assessed as part of a larger study of women veterans who completed a 2014 Web-based survey (75% participation rate). Women with a history of IPV or stalking (55%, n = 225) completed the PTSD Checklist-5 to assess PTSD symptoms related to IPV and items assessing military sexual trauma and combat exposure.; Results: Among 225 women veterans with a history of IPV, approximately 64% (n = 145) reported lifetime stalking by an intimate partner. Women who experienced both stalking and other forms of IPV were 4.2 times more likely to experience probable PTSD than were women who experienced IPV without stalking, odds ratio (OR) = 4.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.91, 9.13]. After adjusting for military sexual trauma and lifetime sum of other types of IPV, women who experienced partner stalking remained 2.5 times more likely than women without a history of partner stalking to experience probable PTSD, OR = 2.49, 95% CI [1.07, 5.78].; Conclusions: Stalking from an intimate partner is a common form of IPV experienced by women veterans that strongly contributes to risk for probable PTSD. In addition to other forms of IPV, identification and treatment efforts should attend to stalking victimization among this rapidly growing population. (PsycINFO Database Record; (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved).

16 Outreach: ISFAC & community town halls and building strong military families

Outreach: ISFAC & community town halls and building strong military families

APA Citation:

Bramlish, R., & Magnusson, M. (2009). Outreach: ISFAC & community town halls and building strong military families. DoD Joint Family Readiness Conference 2009, 43-44.

Focus:

Programming

Branch of Service:

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy

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Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran

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Authors: Bramlish, Robert; Magnusson, Mike

Year: 2009

Abstract

This presentation focuses on initiatives to build stronger more resilient military families across all forces in Ohio through effective outreach and partnership. We plan and execute our initiatives as part of the OHIO ISFAC. This ensures a purple approach to our programs. The ISFAC averages about 60-100 attendees representing multiple services, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and GOV support agencies, non profits, volunteers etc. The ISFAC also publishes an Ohio resource book for service providers to ensure that we have shared information on support services for all situations regardless of a SM activation status. The TAG completed 13 community town halls across Ohio. We learned much, the need for a more regional approach to supporting all SM and Families was the main take away, thus evolving to a Regional ISFAC (RISFAC) approach being launched this September. Community support, partnerships, relationships, and TAG leadership are the foundations of our success in Ohio. We have effectively tied together resources with need at the state level and under the RISFAC will strengthen those same partnerships at the community/unit level. Our Family Assistance Centers trained staff serve as the one stop POCs to information, resources and services for all Ohio Service Members and Families.

17 Child day care Recycling Fund experiment

Child day care Recycling Fund experiment

APA Citation:

Bowen, G. L., & Neenan, P. A. (1990). Child day care Recycling Fund experiment. 1-201.

Focus:

Children
Parents
Programming

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Infancy (2 - 23 mo)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Bowen, Gary L.; Neenan, Peter A.

Year: 1990

Abstract

This report describes the context, design, and findings of an evaluation of a welfare reform initiative, the Recycling Fund Concept, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The proposed fund would allocate money to parents of preschool children who receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The concept assumes that lack of child care is an obstacle to the employment of these parents. Money saved from reduced AFDC payments would be recycled into child care services. The experimental intervention compared the amount of welfare expenditure for an experimental group of 300 individuals who were offered subsidized, employment-dependent child care support, and for a control group of 302. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to ascertain attitudinal characteristics of the experimental group. Results from the evaluation indicated that the offer of subsidized child care support had no effect in promoting employment-related behaviors or outcomes, or in reducing welfare expenditures. However, results from the surveys indicated that lack of child care was mentioned most often as a barrier to employment. A reference list of 77 items is provided. Appendices include samples of pre- and post-intervention surveys, samples of letters to clients, and results of a times series study.

18 Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: Annual report

Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: Annual report

APA Citation:

Sutton, L.K. (2009). Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: Annual report. Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury, 1-21.

Focus:

Deployment
Mental health
Programming
Trauma

Branch of Service:

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy

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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Research and Technical Reports

Authors: Sutton, Loree K.

Year: 2009

Abstract

DCoE opened its doors in November 2007, and has since led a groundbreaking collaborative effort with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), civilian agencies, community leaders, advocacy groups, clinical experts and academic institutions to promote the resilience, recovery and reintegration of service members, veterans and military families facing concerns related to psychological health (PH) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). DCoE is part of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Military Health System (MHS), which provides a “continuum of care” — from initial accession to deployment to discharge — for all service members.

19 Exploring processes of family stress and adaptation: An expanded model

Exploring processes of family stress and adaptation: An expanded model

APA Citation:

Huebner, A. J. (2009). Exploring processes of family stress and adaptation: An expanded model. In J. A. Mancini & K. A. Roberto (Eds.), Pathways of human development: Explorations of change. (pp. 227–242). Lanham, MD: Lexington Books/Rowman & Littlefield.

Focus:

Deployment

Branch of Service:

Multiple branches

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Guard
Reserve

Population:

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Book Chapter

Authors: Huebner, Angela J.

Year: 2009

Abstract

This chapter begins with a description of the context of interest: military deployment. I then introduce concepts borrowed from other theoretical traditions and practices as potential explanations for understanding and influencing transformation and change in adaptation among families. The resulting synthesized model incorporates specific ideas about how transformation and change occur in families under stress. The chapter ends with suggestions about how this model can inform interventions for families under stress.

20 Neuropsychiatric diagnosis and management of chronic sequelae of war-related mild to moderate traumatic brain injury

Neuropsychiatric diagnosis and management of chronic sequelae of war-related mild to moderate traumatic brain injury

APA Citation:

Halbauer, J. D., Ashford, J. W., Zeitzer, J. M., Adamson, M. M., Lew, H. L., & Yesavage1, 2,3, Jerome A. (2009). Neuropsychiatric diagnosis and management of chronic sequelae of war-related mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 46(6), 757–795. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0119

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0119

Focus:

Mental health
Physical health
Trauma

Branch of Service:

Army
Marine Corps
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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Research

Authors: Halbauer, Joshua D.; Ashford, J. Wesson; Zeitzer, Jamie M.; Adamson, Maheen M.; Lew, Henry L.; Yesavage, Jerome A.

Year: 2009

Abstract

Soldiers with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) present with an array of neuropsychiatric symptoms that can be grouped into nosological clusters: (1) cognitive dysfunctions: difficulties in memory, attention, language, visuospatial cognition, sensory-motor integration, affect recognition, and/or executive function typically associated with neocortical damage; (2) neurobehavioral disorders: mood, affect, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and psychosis, as well as agitation, sleep problems, and libido loss, that may have been caused by damage to the cortex, limbic system, and/or brain stem monoaminergic projection systems; (3) somatosensory disruptions: impaired smell, vision, hearing, equilibrium, taste, and somatosensory perception frequently caused by trauma to the sensory organs or their projections through the brain stem to central processing systems; (4) somatic symptoms: headache and chronic pain; and (5) substance dependence. TBI-related cognitive impairment is common in veterans who have served in recent conflicts in the Middle East and is often related to blasts from improvised explosive devices. Although neurobehavioral disorders such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder commonly occur after combat, the presentation of such disorders in those with head injury may pass undetected with use of current diagnostic criteria and neuropsychological instruments. With a multidimensional approach (such as the biopsychosocial model) applied to each symptom cluster, psychological, occupational, and social dysfunction can be delineated and managed.