Research on the Military Family: An Assessment,
Abstract
Social and psychological studies conducted on military families during the past four decades were categorized and reviewed. The historical antecedents of family research in the military were critiqued. Research carried out on the military family were categorized: mobility, child adjustment and development, adjustment to separation, family reunion and reintegration, adjustment to loss, families in transition, and services to families under stress. The limitation but importance of family research in the military is emphasized; the study of the military family is an important approach to understanding and predicting performance, health and retention of military personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 11, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016057
Entities
People
- Barbara B. Dahl
- Edna J. Hunter
- Hamilton I. Mccubbin
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center