Leisure experiences of military couples postdeployment

  • Chandler, K. D., Dattilo, J., Taff, B. D., & Moeller, J. (2018). Leisure experiences of military couples postdeployment. Family Relations, 67(5), 630-643. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12321
  • This qualitative study (N = 10 couples) sought to explore how combat veterans’ and their spouses’ core and balance leisure experiences were impacted by deployment, and the extent to which leisure was used to promote reintegration postdeployment. Core leisure activities (e.g., watching television, taking walks, home projects) are important for creating a sense of stability and cohesion. Balance leisure activities (e.g., family vacations, sporting events, outdoor activities) often require substantial planning and are less spontaneous and more formal. Results found that core leisure activities may have been more beneficial to increasing couple cohesion. Results also identified specific ways leisure activities were affected by deployment, and how they were used to promote reintegration for couples.

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