This study uses family stress theory to examine risk and protective factors associated with family members’ adaptation during times of stressful transition. Using an online survey, we gathered data from 151 U.S. Army National Guard members and their spouses preparing for a scheduled deployment.
Lee K. H.
The impact of deployment on parental, family and child adjustment in military families (2016)
Current research tells us that wartime deployment has a negative impact on the well-being of service members and their families. Few studies have looked at how parental deployments impact young children and their families. The authors of this article used deployment records, parent-reported information and examined the influence of deployment on military families with children under the age of 10.