The experience of reintegration for military families and implications for Yellow Ribbon reintegration programming
Research Report:
Research Report
Executive SummaryAPA Citation:
Mikal, J., Bommarito, R., Rudi, J., Kuhl, M., Sherman, M., Bloomfield, C.,...Borden, L. M. (2015). The experience of reintegration for military families and implications for Yellow Ribbon reintegration programming. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Abstract Created by REACH:
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the research on the reintegration experiences of Service members, military spouses, and military children. It examines Service member and spouse experiences across six domains, including mental health, social functioning, relationship functioning, spiritual functioning, physical health, and financial well-being. Children’s experiences are organized into the categories of mental health, academic functioning, family relationships, and parenting. In light of the findings from the reintegration literature, the report reviews current Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) offerings and proposes potential enhancements to program content, format, modes of delivery, and partnerships.The YRRP’s continued commitment to the entire family throughout the deployment cycle has the potential to enhance resilience, bolster wellness, improve family functioning, and, ultimately, strengthen the readiness of the entire National Guard and Reserve force.
Focus:
Programming
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Subject Affiliation:
Military families
Population:
Childhood (birth - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Methodology:
Review of Literature
Authors:
Bommaritom Rachael, Bloomfield, Cindy, Borden, Lynne M., Brown, Samantha, Brunette, Erin, Hawkey, Kyle R., Kuhl, Michelle W., Mikal, Jude, Roesslein, Heather, Rudi, Jessie H., Sherman, Michelle D., Shortreed, Timothy
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
The Military REACH Team
Publication Type:
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Department of Family Social Science, The University of Minnesota, LMB
Location:
The University of Minnesota
REACH Publication Type:
Research Report
Sponsors:
Developed in collaboration with the Department of Defense's Office of Family Policy, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.