Relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and deployment and post-deployment stressors, social support, and symptomatology in veterans with combat-related PTSD symptoms
- Gros, D. F., Lancaster, C. L., Teves, J. B., & Acierno, R. (2019). Relations between post-deployment divorce/separation and deployment and post-deployment stressors, social support, and symptomatology in Veterans with combat-related PTSD symptoms. Journal of Military, Veteran, and Family Health, 5(2), 125-135. https://doi.org/10.3138/jmvfh.2018-0015
- This article examined differences between Veterans from recent conflicts (i.e., Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom) who experienced post-deployment divorce/ separation and those who remained married. Data were collected from 73 Veterans (n = 26 who experienced a post-deployment divorce/separation) in treatment for PTSD on measures of deployment stressors (e.g., concerns about physical safety), post-deployment stressors (e.g., losing a job or loved one, not being understood by others), family stressors (i.e., concerned about family relationships while deployed), social support (i.e., having someone to confide in and rely on), mental health (e.g., anxiety), and physical health (i.e., ability to engage in daily activities, perceived pain, overall perception of health). On average, Veterans were similar on most outcomes; however, Veterans who had experienced a post-deployment divorce reported lower social support.
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