Understanding special operations forces spouses challenges and resilience: A mixed-method study
- Richer, I., Frank, C., & Guérin, E. (2022). Understanding special operations forces spouses challenges and resilience: A mixed-method study, 10(2), 100-111. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2022.2067921
- Using both survey and interview data, this study examined challenges and resilience factors among spouses of Canadian Special Operations Forces (SOF). More specifically, 159 Canadian SOF spouses completed surveys examining work-family conflict (i.e., extent to which partner’s work created family issues), social support, and general mental health as well as demographic information. 29 SOF spouses also completed semistructured interviews elaborating on their experiences related to military life. 3 main themes emerged from the interviews: the challenges of having an SOF partner, the impact of the SOF lifestyle on families, and factors contributing to SOF families’ resilience.
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