The Army Family Research Program: Origin, Purpose, and Accomplishments
Abstract
The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Army Family Research Program (AFRP) has provided research support for our sponsor, the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center (CFSC), and for the Army Chief of Staff's (CSA) Army Family Action Plans since 1986. This report explains the workings of the project and summarizes progress, to date, in meeting the research objective. That objective is to support the AFRP through research products that (1) determine the demographic characteristics of Army families, (2) identify ways to improve family adaptation to Army life, (3) increase the Army sense of community and partnership, (4) increase family support for retention, and (5) identify family factors that impact on individual and unit readiness. In addition, the report provides a complete list of completed products and products projected to be completed by the end of FY91. The report is based on a series of briefings given by Dr. Bell to future garrison commanders in training at the Army's Logistical Management College at Fort Lee, Virginia. At our Army sponsor's request, we are turning that material into a report so that the information can be used by the whole range of professionals--including commanders, policy makers, and online service providers--charged with taking care of Army families.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA238729
Entities
People
- Barbara Quigley
- D. B. Bell
- Jacquelyn Scarville
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences