Permanent Change of Station and Stress
Abstract
Relocation has received increasing attention from the Army Leadership since 1983. This interest has been in response to the Army's acknowledgment that both soldiers and families have an impact on readiness and retention and that the demographics of the Total Army Family has changed over a period of years. Permanent Change of Station is an inevitable aspect of military life and a source of many stressors for military members, spouses and children. This study explores how stressful Senior Army Officers and spouses feel certain aspects of a mobile lifestyle are for themselves their spouses and their children. In addition, the study explores how helpful they feel certain Army programs and services are in alleviating the stress associated with PCS moves. Finally, their coping methods and recommendations as to what the Army can do to assist them in lessening stressors are addressed. The study shows that despite the seniority and experience of the respondents PCS moves were stressful events for individuals and the family as a unit and although the Army has improved relocation support programs, they still need command emphasis, funding and improvement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 05, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236511
Entities
People
- Mary E. Morgan
Organizations
- United States Army War College