The present study explored the impact of online communication and social networking sites on military spouses as they experienced a deployment of their spouse. Qualitative data were collected through one-on-one, semi-structured Skype interviews with ten married military spouses from Eastern North Carolina. Phenomenological data analysis revealed three major themes: (1) social media and its purpose in the life of military spouses; (2) social media and its role in maintaining the relationships among military couples; and (3) implications for therapists to incorporate online communication into treatment plans of military couples around the topics of relocation, deployment, reintegration, and mental health. Key findings suggest that the use of online communication during a military deployment is a positive influence and support for military spouses. The present study provides insights into the life of military spouses and how they use online communication, including social media, as a tool for relational maintenance. By better understanding the function of social media and online communication for military spouses, family therapists can better assist military families through deployments and wartime separations.
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1 The role of online communication in the lives of military spouses
The role of online communication in the lives of military spouses
APA Citation:
Rea, J., Behnke, A., Huff, N., & Allen, K. (2015). The role of online communication in the lives of military spouses. Contemporary Family Therapy, 37(3), 329-339. doi:10.1007/s10591-015-9346-6
Focus:
Couples
Deployment
Other
Branch of Service:
Marine Corps
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
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Rea, Jennifer; Behnke, Andrew; Huff, Nichole; Allen, Kimberly
2015
Public awareness campaigns
APA Citation:
Rudi, J., Sherman, M., Kuhl, M. W., Rea, J., Bommarito, R., Bloomfield, C.,...Borden, L. M. (2015). Public awareness campaigns. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Focus:
Programming
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Guard
Reserve
Active Duty
Veteran
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Neonatal (birth - 1 mo)
Infancy (2 - 23 mo)
Preschool age (2 -5 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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Bloomfield, Cindy; Bommarito, Rachael K.; Borden, Lynne M.; Brown, Samantha; Butler, Benjamin; Hawkey, Kyle R.; Kuhl, Michelle W.; Rea, Jennifer; Rudi, Jessie H.; Sherman, Michelle D.; Shortreed, Timothy
2015
Prevention of child neglect
APA Citation:
Sherman, M. D., Mikal, J., Bommarito, R., Rudi, J. H., Hess, S., Otto, M.,...Borden, L. M. (2015). Prevention of child neglect. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Focus:
Child maltreatment
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Guard
Reserve
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)
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Bartyzal, Avery; Bommarito, Rachael; Borden, Lynne M.; Braughton, Jacqueline; Brown, Samantha; Chen, Shanting; Hawkey, Kyle; Mikal, Jude; Otto, August; Rea, Jennifer; Rudi, Jessie H.; Sherman, Michelle D.; Shortreed, Timothy; Wilcox, Shelby
2015
4 Supporting the healthy development of strong families
Supporting the healthy development of strong families
APA Citation:
Kuhl, M. W., Richmond, A., Jordan, A. C., Casper, D. M., Pinna, K. L. M., Sherman, M. D.,...Borden, L. M. (2016). Supporting the healthy development of strong families. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Focus:
Children
Couples
Parents
Branch of Service:
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Air Force
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Military Affiliation:
Guard
Reserve
Active Duty
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
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Kuhl, Michelle Wittcoff; Borden, Lynne M.; Brown, Samantha; Casper, Deborah M.; Cheatom, Octavia; Hawkey, Kyle R.; Hawkins, Stacy; Hoangm, To Nga; Jordan, Ashley C.; Lu, Zihui; Majerle, Amy; Otto, Mark; Rea, Jennifer; Richmond, Adeya; Sherman, Michielle; Shortreed, Timothy; SSteinman, David; Westerhof, Lara; Williams, Rhiannon
2016
1 FINANCIAL READINESS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
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