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Military Family Research Institute Announces Winner of the 2024 Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award 

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University has named a groundbreaking study on the connections between childhood trauma, stressors and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in military couples as the winner of the 2024 Barbara Thompson Excellence in Research on Military and Veteran Families Award.  This research stands out for its comprehensive approach, analyzing
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MFRI Releases releases latest Measuring Communities Report in new format

The Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University today released its 2023 Measuring Our Communities Report, which provides data and insights on the well-being of military-connected families across the United States using data from over 30 governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
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MFRI Director is 2024 WFRN Lifetime Achievement Award co-recipient

Director of the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, M.B.A., Ph.D., has been recognized by the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN) as one of the recipients of its 2024 WFRN Lifetime Achievement Award.
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