Coping behaviors used by Army wives during deployment separation and their perceived effectiveness

Blank, Cherie; Adams, Lori Anne; Kittelson, Brian; Connors, Rebecca A.; Padden, Diane

doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00766.x

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“…Examining the use of problem-and emotion-focused coping, colleagues (2011a, 2011b) reported that coping styles were also related to various demographic variables such as the spouses and SMs' ages and the number of years on active duty. In general, younger spouses and SMs with less time on active duty used more evasive and emotional coping than confrontive coping methods (Blank, Adams, Kittelson, Connors, & Padden, 2012;Padden, 2011aPadden, , 2011b. One could stipulate that this is related to the lack of knowledge and experience with military resources and other resources.…”

Section: Research On Military Spousementioning

confidence: 94%

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Agazio¹,

Goodman²,

Padden³

2014

Annu Rev Nurs Res

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To date, approximately 300,000 families including 700,000 children have been affected by the increased and repeated number of deployments in support of the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The purpose of this review is to discuss the impact of these deployments on family members of active duty and reserve/guard personnel. A search of literature across the years of military conflicts reveals waves of studies emerging after World War II, the Vietnam conflict, Desert Storm/Shield, and now the most recent wars. Study designs most frequently include qualitative exploratory, survey methods, and program evaluations. The field is limited by small scale projects, service- and facility-specific samples, and knowledge extracted from related topics. More research is needed to achieve a more comprehensive understanding across the trajectory of the deployment experience for both service personnel and family members as well as long-term outcomes.

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Section: Research On Military Spousementioning

confidence: 94%

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Agazio¹,

Goodman²,

Padden³

2014

Annu Rev Nurs Res

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“…Military wives are a vulnerable population that faces unique challenges related to the military way of life (Blank, Adams, Kittelson, Connors, & Padden, 2012). Work-related separation of families is becoming more common in our society.…”

Section: Significance To Nursing and Healthcarementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many factors are associated with depression (e.g., medical conditions, substance abuse, mental illness), including stress. Depression occurs when effective coping mechanisms erode; and for many adults, the vicious cycle of stress becomes a recurring cause of depression (Black, 1993;Blank et al, 2012).…”

Section: Stress and Depressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Short-Term Separation on the Behavioral Health of Military Wives

Oblea

2016

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv

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In the current prospective observational study, the impact of short-term separation on female spouses of male military officers who were scheduled to participate in a resident training program was evaluated. Using pre- and post-survey designs, participants were assessed 2 weeks prior to separation and 2 weeks prior to their husbands' returns. Participants completed the following scales: the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Relationship Assessment Scale, and Beck Depression Inventory II Scale. No significant differences were found in perceived social support, resilience, perceived stress, relationship satisfaction, or depression scores pre- and post-separation. As predicted, depression scores were positively correlated with perceived stress scores and negatively correlated with resiliency and relationship satisfaction scores. Women with higher levels of resilience experienced lower levels of post-separation stress. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 54(6), 45-51.].

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“…Factors that indicate a high risk for ineffective coping for spouses include young age, first time away from home, foreign born, and tenuous financial status (Stafford & Grady, ). Blank, Adams, Kittelson, Connors, and Padden () determined the most effective coping behaviors during deployment included optimistic thinking, seeking spiritual support, participation in physical activity, and speaking with other spouses support in a similar situation within a sample of Army spouses. It is imperative for healthcare providers, especially those working in primary care, to recognize the potential relationship between stressors within the military family, physical and psychological manifestations, and current coping behaviors as they relate to deployment.…”

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Caring for military spouses in primary care

Padden

Posey

2012

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

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Healthcare providers should routinely inquire about a patient's possible military affiliation. Military spouses need to be assessed for current stress levels and coping behaviors used in order to provide the most appropriate recommendations and referrals. As healthcare providers, understanding the unique demands of the military lifestyle is necessary to provide effective quality care with optimal health outcomes in this population.

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Coping behaviors used by Army wives during deployment separation and their perceived effectiveness

Cited by 16 publications

References 23 publications

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Impact of Deployment on Military Families

Effect of Short-Term Separation on the Behavioral Health of Military Wives

Caring for military spouses in primary care

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