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1.Strengthening the psychological health and readiness of military critical care nurses for disaster and future combat environments

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2.The landscape of care for women veterans with cancer: An evidence map

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3.Perceptions of mental stressors by military spouses during deployment
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4.Theorizing post-incarceration transition crisis and readiness through veteran identity work

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5.An observational cohort study of alcohol use and cognitive difficulties among post-9/11 veterans with and without TBI and PTSD

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6.Clinicians’ use of Health Information Exchange technologies for medication reconciliation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: A qualitative analysis

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7.Employment outcomes of a distance learning system for formerly incarcerated veterans with mental illness

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8.A longitudinal network analysis of suicide risk factors among service members and veterans sampled for suicidal ideation or attempt

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9.The association between chronic pain, substance use, and primary care experience among veterans with ongoing or recent homelessness

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10.The impact of childhood abuse and combat-related trauma on postdeployment adjustment

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11.Emergency department imaging of pediatric trauma patients during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan

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12.Body dissatisfaction is central to military eating disorder pathology: A multi time-point network analysis

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13.Domestic violence and post-traumatic stress disorder severity for participants of a domestic violence rehabilitation program
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14.Military‐related posttraumatic stress disorder and intimate relationship behaviors: A developing dyadic relationship model
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15.An online peer educational campaign to reduce stigma and improve help seeking in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

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16.Military-connected adolescents’ emotional and behavioral risk status: Comparisons of universal screening data and national norms
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17.Supporting development during military deployment and after April 2018

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18.Comparing intimately violent to non-violent veterans in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder
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19.Types, subtypes, and severity of substantiated child neglect in U.S. Army communities
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20.Comparison of six natural language processing approaches to assessing firearm access in Veterans Health Administration electronic health records

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FAMILY LEISURE AND RECREATION: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES
HOME ABOUT MILITARY REACH LIBRARY UPDATES RESOURCES 24 JULY 2020 FAMILY LEISURE AND RECREATION: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES ByHaley Sherman Leisure time is an integral part of family functioning, relationship functioning, and personal well-being. It provides families and couples opportunities to build bonds, feel a sense of solidarity, and create a sense of stability and cohesion. Leisure time and recreation is especially important for military families due to experiencing additional life stressors such as frequent relocations and deployments. Some family leisure and recreation activity ideas are included below, but what is most important is setting aside intentional time together as a family. Family functioning (i.e., cohesion, flexibility, communication, and satisfaction) may improve by spending time participating in leisure and recreation activities as a family. High-quality family leisure does not look like every family member sitting in the same room scrolling on their phones. Instead some cost-effective ways to participate in leisure activities as a family are incorporating simple, daily activities in your family routine such as watching television together, taking family walks, or working on home projects like yardwork or painting a room. Daily leisure activities like these have shown to be beneficial in increasing couple cohesion (i.e., the connection between partners including how well a couple functions) which may impact relationship satisfaction. A final way to incorporate leisure activities into your family routine is to plan family events together such as an annual or bi-annual family vacation, an outdoor trip such as camping, or an overnight white-water rafting trip. Activities like these allow family members to focus on one another without as many outside distractions such as technology, children’s extracurricular events, and household responsibilities. The main goal of family leisure and recreation activities is to facilitate opportunities for families to create meaningful connections and happy memories with one another. Whether your family decides to incorporate more of these activities into your daily routine or wants to take it a step further and plan a family trip, you can’t go wrong if everyone is together and working toward the common goal of connecting with one another! RECENT STORIES AMBIGUOUS LOSS AMONG MILITARY FAMILIES May 2024 MILITARY FAMILY READINESS: AN OVERVIEW April 2024 SPOUSE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: WHAT IS SECO? March 2024 Here are some more family leisure/recreation activities that your family might enjoy: Daily Family Activities Larger Family Activities Other Recreation Activities Going for a family bike ride Taking a family walk Watching a movie or television show Playing a sport (e.g., basketball, kickball, baseball, tennis) Playing cards or a board game Completing a puzzle Asking open ended questions like “what did you learn today?” or “what was your favorite part of today?” are great ways to facilitate conversations within the family Taking a family trip/vacation Going camping Going white-water rafting Taking a skiing trip Going on an overnight hiking/survival trip in the mountains Going to the beach Going on a road trip and making extra stops along the way to fun sights/experiences Hiking Bowling Roller/ice skating Swimming Going to the zoo or aquarium Going on a picnic Horseback riding Go putt-putt golfing Building a family garden and grow vegetables together Team building activities (e.g., ropes course, group games) Related Stories in Couples Children THE REALITY OF REINTEGRATION Burke, Benjamin POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS Tidwell, Allison THE RODGERS JOURNEY: A COAST GUARD VETERAN COUPLE’S FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF THEIR TIME IN THE MILITARY Sherman, Haley References Melton, K. K., Townsend, J., & Hodge, C. J. (2018). The creation of military family leisure experiences. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(3), 602-619. Link to Source Chandler, K. D., Dattilo, J., Taff, B. D., & Moeller, J. (2018). Leisure experiences of military couples postdeployment. Family Relations, 67(5), 630-643. Link to Source Hawkins, B. L., Townsend, J. A., Heath, S. E., & Lipton, K. (2018). The preliminary effects of a recreation-based military family camp on family functioning. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 17(3), 15-24. Link to Source MOBILIZING RESEARCH, PROMOTING FAMILY READINESS. Our Partners Auburn University University of Georgia Department of Defense US Department of Agriculture 203 Spidle Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849 Military REACH Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (334) 844-3299 MilitaryREACH@auburn.edu Contact Us Website Feedback Stay Connected with Military REACH These materials were developed as a result of a partnership funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) between the DoD's Office of Military Community and Family Policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) through a grant/cooperative agreement with Auburn University. USDA/NIFA Award No. 2021-48710-35671. Last Update: March 2024 2017 - 2024 All Right Reserved - Military REACHPrivacy Statement| Accessibility Plan
CHICKEN SOUP FOR PARENTAL DEPLOYMENT
(334) 844-3299 MilitaryREACH@auburn.edu HOME ABOUT MILITARY REACH LIBRARY UPDATES RESOURCES SEARCH 27 MARCH 2020 CHICKEN SOUP FOR PARENTAL DEPLOYMENT ByDavina Quichocho, MA Parental deployment can be difficult for children. However, you might be surprised to find that, in recent research, most children in military families adjust to parental deployments pretty well. In fact, they even had average-to-high levels of self-esteem. This was true before, during, and after deployment, meaning that deployment alone did not affect these outcomes in a meaningful way. One area that parental deployment does seem to affect is children’s anxiety. But this is not the entire story; it’s bigger than parental deployments. There are some personal characteristics that predispose children to be more anxious, regardless of whether or not they live in a military family. For instance, girls are more likely than boys to have anxiety symptoms, and young children tend to report greater separation anxiety than older children. Again, these are patterns well established among children generally, not just those connected to the military. It is possible that the stresses associated with deployment push children who are already at risk for anxiety (i.e., girls, younger children) to become anxious. Unsurprisingly, children’s anxiety decreased once the parent’s deployment ended. However, on average, military children still reported anxiety in the clinical range after deployment, so homecoming is not necessarily a quick fix for everything. What can parents do to help children manage their anxiety? Glad you asked, here’s what we suggest! 1. Learn about emotions For anyone who hasn’t yet watched the Disney Film Inside Out, try setting aside some time to do so. (It could even be a nice opportunity to spend time with your family!) The film shows us that each of our emotions serve an important role in our survival as human beings, and this idea is actually based on science. The movie teaches viewers that even emotions such as fear and anxiety are useful because they may caution us against potential dangers in the present or future. For example, in the context of deployment, some anxiety may be expected and can be considered normal. For more connections between emotions and survival, check out “Traits and Functions of the 6 Basic Emotions” on ExploringYourMind.com. 2. Know what emotions and behaviors to look for Anxiety in children may be evident during and after deployment. But it looks different in children than adults, and can even be mistaken for willful misbehavior. Where adults might be more apt to worry aloud, a child might quietly have nightmares, or be cranky without a clear cause. To learn more about how anxiety affects children versus adults, check out “Anxiety: How is it different for kids and adults” by Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. 3. React supportively when children are emotionally vulnerable Validate your child’s emotions by openly acknowledging them. Let your child know you see their difficulties, it is okay to have a hard time, and you are there to help when they need it. Take time to learn about emotion coaching and managing emotions to teach your child how to process their emotions. 4. Remember the big picture See the good. There is often a lot going right even when stress and anxiety become a challenge (e.g., few behavior problems, high self-esteem). Understand that managing emotions well is hard work. Children are watching what you do, not just what you teach them. As a parent, managing children’s emotions requires you to understand your own emotions. When your child says they’re feeling a certain way, try to help them identify the emotion(s) they’re experiencing while reacting in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. RECENT STORIES AMBIGUOUS LOSS AMONG MILITARY FAMILIES May 2024 MILITARY FAMILY READINESS: AN OVERVIEW April 2024 SPOUSE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: WHAT IS SECO? March 2024 Related Stories in Parents Deployment Children THE REALITY OF REINTEGRATION Burke, Benjamin YOU’RE NOT ALONE: PARENTS OF SERVICE MEMBERS Farnsworth, Meredith POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS Tidwell, Allison References Pexton, S., Farrants, J., & Yule, W. (2018). The impact of fathers’ military deployment on child adjustment. The support needs of primary school children and their families separated during active military service: A pilot study. Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 23(1), 110-124. Link to Source MOBILIZING RESEARCH, PROMOTING FAMILY READINESS. Our Partners Auburn University University of Georgia Department of Defense US Department of Agriculture 203 Spidle Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849 Military REACH Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (334) 844-3299 MilitaryREACH@auburn.edu Contact Us Website Feedback Stay Connected with Military REACH These materials were developed as a result of a partnership funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) between the DoD's Office of Military Community and Family Policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) through a grant/cooperative agreement with Auburn University. USDA/NIFA Award No. 2021-48710-35671. Last Update: March 2024 2017 - 2024 All Right Reserved - Military REACHPrivacy Statement| Accessibility Plan This website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience of our users. Please review Auburn University’s Privacy Statement for more information. Accept & Close
DOES OUR RELATIONSHIP MATTER?: BEING A PARENT OF A DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBER
HOME ABOUT MILITARY REACH LIBRARY UPDATES RESOURCES DEC 2019 DOES OUR RELATIONSHIP MATTER: BEING A PARENT OF A DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBER ByMeredith Farnsworth The relationship with your child will likely face new challenges when your service member deploys. Though these challenges may be difficult to navigate, maintaining a positive, supportive relationship can be beneficial for your service member. Research has shown that service members who report frequent communication with their parent(s) during deployment tend to have a higher quality relationship with them. Furthermore, those service members who have a better relationship with their parent(s) generally report fewer negative mental health (e.g., symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression) outcomes after deployment. Here are three ways to keep the relationship with your service member/child supportive and positive during deployment. 1. Write letters and send packages In addition to modern forms of communication such as phone calls, video chats, and emails, utilizing “old school” methods such as postal mail to send letters and packages can be a special form of communication during deployment. Writing letters provides a space to be thoughtful and communicate in a meaningful way. To make it easier for your service member to respond, consider including pre-stamped envelopes when you send letters. Additionally, sending packages with items tailored to your service member’s preferences can be an excellent way to boost morale and help them feel connected to home while they are deployed. Here are some tips on writing letters and sending packages to your deployed service member: 2. Communicate frequently While opportunities for communication may be limited, a little bit of planning can help with getting in touch with one another. If possible, schedule phone calls ahead of time so both parties can be prepared and avoid “missing” each other on the phone. 3. Talk about what matters Now that you have your service member on the phone or video chat, what do you say to them? We all have been at a loss for words at one time or another, particularly when we are overcome by emotion. To foster quality communication, consider the following points of discussion when talking to your service member: Share daily happenings at home. While your daily routine may feel monotonous to you, it may help keep your service member grounded and feel connected to home. Take time to share about your day (e.g., what was going on at work, what your pet was up to). Ask about their daily happenings. Learn about what your service member’s daily life, outside of work, is like so you can better understand their experience. Although they may not be able to share many aspects of their job, it may be possible to talk about other activities that keep them occupied each day. Be honest. It’s okay to share that you feel worried about, miss, and love your service member. But, don’t forget to share excitement, joy, and warmth with them as well. Positivity is good for both of you! RECENT STORIES AMBIGUOUS LOSS AMONG MILITARY FAMILIES May 2024 MILITARY FAMILY READINESS: AN OVERVIEW April 2024 SPOUSE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: WHAT IS SECO? March 2024 Related Stories in Parents Deployment THE REALITY OF REINTEGRATION Burke, Benjamin YOU’RE NOT ALONE: PARENTS OF SERVICE MEMBERS Farnsworth, Meredith POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS Tidwell, Allison References Farero, A. M., Blow, A., Bowles, R., Gorman, L., Kees, M., & Guty, D. (2019). The relationship between parent-Soldier communication and postdeployment Soldier mental health. Military Behavioral Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/21635781.2018.1550026 Link to Source MOBILIZING RESEARCH, PROMOTING FAMILY READINESS. Our Partners Auburn University University of Georgia Department of Defense US Department of Agriculture 203 Spidle Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849 Military REACH Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (334) 844-3299 MilitaryREACH@auburn.edu Contact Us Website Feedback Stay Connected with Military REACH These materials were developed as a result of a partnership funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) between the DoD's Office of Military Community and Family Policy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) through a grant/cooperative agreement with Auburn University. USDA/NIFA Award No. 2021-48710-35671. Last Update: March 2024 2017 - 2024 All Right Reserved - Military REACHPrivacy Statement| Accessibility Plan