Waiting: The Dilemma of the MIA Wife

Abstract

The reaction of wives to prolonged absence of a husband still classified as missing in action was investigated. Group discussions with the wives were conducted and feelings about their husbands' absence, their personal and emotional adjustment, and their perceptions of their children's adjustment were examined. Findings indicated that although most of the women had serious concerns for their children's welfare, experienced difficulties establishing their own identities, and were hesitant to admit to themselves the possibility that their husbands may never return, all were acutely aware that life must go on and many had made tremendous strides in adapting to a new lifestyle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA038370

Entities

People

  • Barbara B. Dahl
  • Dorothy Benson
  • Edna J. Hunter
  • Hamilton I. Mccubbin

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Asia
  • Biomedical Research
  • California
  • Casualties
  • Families (Human)
  • Fish
  • Frustration
  • Human Behavior
  • Identities
  • Military Families
  • Prisoners
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Social Networks
  • Southeast Asia
  • United States

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