This article describes military fathers’ range of involvement with their children, paying special attention to deployment separation and reintegration.
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Helping children and families reconnect after a military deployment (2011)
MFRI, in cooperation with the Indiana National Guard, created “Passport Towards Success,” a program designed to strengthen communication skills that help children and families reconnect following a parent’s military deployment. This article summarizes findings from the program’s evaluation.
Passport Toward Success: Description and evaluation of a program designed to help children and families reconnect after a military deployment (2011)
This article evaluates Passport Toward Success, a program that rotates children whose military parent has recently returned from deployment through three interactive stations. The children practice skills related to coping with stress, problem-solving and discussing feelings along with similar-age peers.
Family risk and resilience in the context of war and terrorism (2010)
In this review, MacDermid Wadsworth considers the implications of mass violence for families. Mass violence poses significant threats to mental health and family functioning, but individuals and families also display striking levels of resilience.
The Higher Education Landscape (2009)
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.
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.