Family communication across the military deployment experience: Child and spouse report of communication frequency and quality and associated emotions, behaviors, and reactions
- Houston, J. B., Pfefferbaum. B., Sherman, M. D., Melson, A. G., & Brand, M. W. (2013). Family communication across the military deployment experience: Child and spouse report of communication frequency and quality and associated emotions, behaviors and reactions. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 18(2), 103-119. doi:10.1080/15325024.2012.684576
- This study assessed the frequency and quality of communication between National Guard Soldiers, their female spouses (n = 13), and their children (n = 13) before, during, and after deployment. Communication during deployment with siblings was related to positive child outcomes; however, using text messaging to communicate with a deployed parent was related to negative child outcomes.
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