The report aimed to identify gaps in support for student service members and veterans and to share possible new strategies that institutions could implement to ensure access and success for this unique population.
Publications
Information about selected journal articles, papers, and other documents authored or formally reviewed by MFRI researchers and other staff:
Understanding and Promoting Resilience in Military Families (2008)
This review of scientific evidence about resilience in children and families was compiled at the request of the Office of Military Community and Family Policy in the United States Department of Defense.
Support for Casualty Notification Officers (2008)
This document was created for Casualty Notification Officers (CNOs) preparing to notify family members that a military member has been wounded or died.
Influences on Job Search Self-Efficacy of Spouses of Enlisted Military Personnel (2007)
Using the 1997 survey of spouses, this study examines the influence of employment status, family characteristics, childcare conflict (CCC) and employment assistance programs on job search self-efficacy (JSSE) of 6,411 spouses of enlisted military personnel.
Military Libraries: Their Roles and Importance (2006)
This study examines the state of military libraries around the world by focusing on satisfaction with specific facets of library services and their perceived impact on retention and quality of life.
Military OneSource: Its Use, Impact and Effectiveness (2006)
Four sources of quantitative and qualitative data were used to assess nine areas related to Military OneSource.
Attitudes, Aptitudes, and Aspirations of American Youth: Implications for Military Recruitment (2005)
This research brief reports on recent demographic and social issues discussed in a book from the National Research Council’s Committee on Youth Population and Military Recruitment.
Military OneSource Counseling: First Armored Division Pilot Counseling Program (2005)
This document reports on a program that created new non-medical counseling resources for military families at multiple Army installations in Germany and Italy.
Adjustments among Adolescents in Military Families When a Parent is Deployed (2005)
This qualitative study explores the many dimensions of the deployment experiences of 107 adolescents (54 percent male) in military families in order to better inform program professionals in developing support programs for young people.
Military Fathers on the Front Lines (2005)
This chapter examines how the physical, temporal, and social settings associated with military deployments affect men’s thoughts and actions as fathers.