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1 The role of family processes for military family well-being

The role of family processes for military family well-being

APA Citation:

Farnsworth, M. L. (2022). The role of family processes for military family well-being [Ph.D., University of Georgia]. https://esploro.libs.uga.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/THE-ROLE-OF-FAMILY-PROCESSES-FOR/9949450624502959#abstract

Focus:

Children
Parents
Couples

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)
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)

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Authors: Farnsworth, Meredith L.

Year: 2022

Abstract

Military families face challenges associated with military life, such as frequent/prolonged absences due to deployment and geographic relocations. With over half (51.5%) of active duty (AD) military service members being married and over one-third (37.3%) having children, military challenges can impact all members of the family system, and the family system can also impact members’ ability to cope with military life. Conceptualizing within the Contextual Model of Family Stress (Boss et al., 2016) and the ABC-X model (Hill, 1949) within it, the aim of this dissertation was to examine the role of family processes (e.g., family functioning, high-quality family relationships) as resources military family members utilize when experiencing stress (as evidenced by adolescents’ use of coping strategies, family members’ perceptions of military-related stress) and how these relate to family members’ outcomes (e.g., indicators of adolescents’ well-being, service members’ work-family impact). Study One examined the moderating role of family functioning for adolescents’ use of specific coping strategies and indicators of their well-being. The findings demonstrated that multiple coping strategies were uniquely related to indicators of military adolescents’ well-being, and although family functioning did not moderate the association between adolescents’ coping strategies and their well-being, family functioning was directly related to adolescent’s depressive symptoms. Study Two identified connections between family members’ perceptions of military-related stress, quality of family relationships, and service members’ work-family impact (specifically work-related guilt and work-related enrichment). The findings suggested that service members’ perceptions of military-related stress and adolescents’ relationship quality with both parents were related to service members’ work-family impact, specifically work-related enrichment. Such associations highlight the importance of high-quality family relationships, especially those with adolescents, for service members’ work-family impact, which has implications for military families but, more broadly, for service members’ readiness and retention. Together, these studies support existing literature on military family processes and offer some novel contributions for helping professionals, military leadership, and policy makers.

2 Understanding inclusion in child care and youth programs

Understanding inclusion in child care and youth programs

APA Citation:

Gregg, K., Golembiewski, K., O’Neal, C. W., Farnsworth, M., & Lucier-Greer, M. (2018). Understanding Inclusion in Child Care and Youth Programs. Auburn, AL: Military REACH.

Focus:

Children
Programming
Mental health
Physical health
Youth

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)

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Authors: Gregg, Katy; Golembiewski, Kevin; O'Neal, Catherine Walker; Farnsworth, Meredith; Lucier-Greer, Mallory

Year: 2018

3 Use of food distribution resources among military families with young children since the COVID-19 pandemic

Use of food distribution resources among military families with young children since the COVID-19 pandemic

APA Citation:

O’Neal, C. W., Lucier-Greer, M., Lewis, C., & Farnsworth, M. (2023). Use of food distribution resources among military families with young children since the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health Nutrition, 26(10), 1968-1975. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023001738

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023001738

Focus:

Physical health
Programming
Parents
Couples
Children

Branch of Service:

Army
Air Force
Multiple branches

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: O’Neal, Catherine W.; Lucier-Greer, Mallory; Lewis, Crystal; Farnsworth, Meredith

Year: 2023

Abstract

Objective:The present study examined military families’ use of food distribution resources and military (e.g., rank) and non-military (e.g., race/ethnicity) characteristics associated with using food distribution resources.Design:Secondary data analyses from a cross-sectional survey in the first six months of 2021.Setting:A national sample of eligible families completed an online survey.Participants:8,326 enlisted military families with an active duty service member in the Army or Air Force who applied for supplemental childcare funding distributed by National Military Family Association.Results:13.2% of the families reported utilizing a food distribution resource in the past 12 months. Those with lower financial well-being were more likely to utilize such resources. Older (OR=1.04, 95% CI=1.02, 1.05, p<.001), single-earner (OR=.73, 95% CI=.61, .89, p=.001) families with a lower rank (OR=.69, 95% CI=.64, .75, p<.001) and Army affiliation (compared to Air Force) (OR=2.31, 95% CI=2.01, 2.67, p < .001) were more likely to utilize food distribution resources. Members of certain racial/ethnic minority groups were more likely to utilize food distribution resources than White respondents (OR from 1.47 for Multi-racial to 1.69 for Asians), as were families with more dependent children (OR=1.35, 95% CI=1.25, 1.47, p<.001).Conclusions:These results identify the extent of food distribution resource utilization in military families with young children approximately one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The results also identify characteristics associated with their use of food distribution resources. Findings are discussed with an emphasis on prevention and intervention implications for military families.

How work-related guilt informs parenting and adolescent psychological distress in military families

APA Citation:

Farnsworth, M. L., & O’Neal, C. W. (2022). How work-related guilt informs parenting and adolescent psychological distress in military families. Family Relations, 71(4), 1575-1592. https://doi. org/10.1111/fare.12685

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12685

Focus:

Parents
Children
Mental health

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)

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Authors: Farnsworth, Meredith L.; O'Neal, Catherine W.

Year: 2022

Abstract

Objective The current study examined inconsistent discipline as a linking mechanism connecting parental guilt about work to adolescent psychological distress in military families. Background Military families may face tensions connected to competing demands of family and the military career, which can produce a sense of parental guilt. This guilt may contribute to poor parenting behaviors, such as inconsistent discipline, which can be detrimental for adolescents (e.g., leading to depression and anxiety). Method A structural equation model with data from 223 military families (i.e., active duty father, civilian mother, and adolescent) examined the associations among parental guilt, inconsistent discipline, and adolescent psychological distress. Results Active duty fathers' guilt and inconsistent discipline were related to their perceptions of adolescent psychological distress, whereas civilian mothers' guilt was indirectly related to both their own and their partner's perceptions of adolescent psychological distress through their inconsistent discipline. Conclusion Inconsistent discipline is a parenting behavior related to parental guilt and adolescent psychological distress. More research is needed to better understand the nuances of military contexts for families. Implications Inconsistent discipline is a specific, malleable parenting behavior with implications for prevention and intervention programs designed for military families as well as family-related policies in the military.

5 Military stressors, parent-adolescent relationship quality, and adolescent adjustment

Military stressors, parent-adolescent relationship quality, and adolescent adjustment

APA Citation:

Farnsworth, M. L., & O’Neal, C. W. (2021). Military stressors, parent-adolescent relationship quality, and adolescent adjustment. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 2718-2731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02106-y

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02106-y

Focus:

Children

Branch of Service:

Army

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty

Population:

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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Authors: Farnsworth, Meredith L.; O'Neal, Catherine W.

Year: 2021

Abstract

Elements of military life can create challenges for all family members, including military-connected adolescents, and can have detrimental consequences for their adjustment. Although research with samples of military-connected adolescents has examined the influences of military stressors for adolescent adjustment (e.g., depressive symptoms, anxiety), less research has identified possible mechanisms responsible for these effects, particularly the role of specific familial factors. Drawing from social ecological theory and attachment theory, we examined the associations between military stressors (e.g., parental rank, combat deployments, permanent change of station moves) and self-reported adolescent adjustment (e.g., depressive symptoms, self-efficacy) along with examining adolescents’ perceptions of parent-adolescent relationship quality with both the active duty and civilian parent as a linking mechanism. Using a path analysis, data from 265 Army families were examined to identify the direct and indirect associations between military stressors and adolescent adjustment through parent-adolescent relationship quality. Most military stressors were not significantly related to relationship quality of either parent or indicators of adolescent adjustment. However, parent-adolescent relationship quality with each parent (active duty and civilian parent) was uniquely related to adolescents’ adjustment. Discussion is provided regarding how military stressors and familial factors are conceptualized within the context of military families and implications for future research, family therapy, and policies are suggested. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)

6 Peer aggression among children and youth: Defining constructs and identifying programming

Peer aggression among children and youth: Defining constructs and identifying programming

APA Citation:

Frye-Cox, N., Farnsworth, M., O’Neal, C. W., Lucier-Greer, M. (2020). Peer aggression among children and youth: Defining constructs and identifying programming. Auburn, AL: Military REACH

Focus:

Children
Youth
Programming
Mental health

Military Affiliation:

Active Duty
Guard
Reserve

Population:

Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)

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Research Report

Authors: Frye-Cox, Nick; Farnsworth, Meredith; O'Neal, Catherine; Lucier-Greer, Mallory

Year: 2020

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1 CONNECTING RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: WHAT TO KNOW

2 MILITARY SPOUSES: DON’T FORGET TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

3 HONORING DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

4 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE AND HOW ARE THEY LINKED?

5 YOU’RE NOT ALONE: PARENTS OF SERVICE MEMBERS

6 PARENTING ON THE HOMEFRONT

7 DOES OUR RELATIONSHIP MATTER?: BEING A PARENT OF A DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBER

MEREDITH FARNSWORTH: AWARD WINNER OF THE 2020 NCFR STUDENT/NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD

MILITARY REACH INVITED TO PRESENT TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (AAMFT) GEORGIA-BASED CLINICIAN

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS: MEREDITH FARNSWORTH, RESEARCH TEAM

Work-Linked Couples: Navigating Schedules and Experiences

You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup