Transferable resilience practices: Communication and resilience of U.S. military spouses during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Fanari, A., Cooper, R. A., Dajches, L., Beck, G., & Pitts, M. J. (2023). Transferable resilience practices: Communication and resilience of U.S. military spouses during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Family Communication, 23(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2022.2149528
- The communication theory of resilience suggests that talking and interacting with others contributes to the development of resilience after a “trigger event.” 27 military spouses were interviewed about their experiences in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and how being a military spouse impacted their ability to be resilient during the pandemic, a term called transferring resilience. Overall, military spouses had sufficient skills and strengths to overcome the ambiguity of the pandemic. 6 themes emerged from their common experiences.
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