School Transitions among Adolescent Children of Military Personnel: A Strengths Perspective

Strobino, Jane; Salvaterra, Mary

doi:10.1093/cs/22.2.95

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“…Isolation may manifest itself in lack of peer understanding and support in the school environment. Social isolation is problematic for children and youth given that participation in school (Cohen, 1992) and extracurricular activities has been found to have a protective effect regarding student success socially and academically (Strobino and Salvaterra, 2000). Further, living on base or in large military neighbourhoods may serve as a protective factor because spouses and children have access to a large network of individuals also experiencing parental absence as a result of deployment (Chandra et al, 2010a, b;Chandra et al, 2010b;Huebner et al, 2009).…”

Section: Protective and Risk Factors Associated With Parental Absence Outcomesmentioning

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The effects of military-connected parental absence on the behavioural and academic functioning of children: a literature review

Moeller

Culler

Hamilton

et al. 2015

Journal of Children's Services

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Purpose – Military-connected students experience a high rate of parental absence due to their parents’ military obligations. Military work-related parental absences can affect school-aged children’s emotional and behavioural health and overall academic functioning. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – The current review identified research studies that explored the effects of military-connected parental absence on school-aged children. Specifically, quantitative and qualitative research studies that examine the impact of military parental absences on dependent variables related to internalising and externalising behaviours and academic functioning were of interest. In all, 26 studies were identified for inclusion in the review. Findings – Overall, military-connected students who experience a parental absence due to military service are more likely to exhibit an increase in problem behaviours and a decrease in academic functioning compared to civilian peers or military-connected peers who were not experiencing parental absence. Originality/value – The current review elucidates parental absence within the military context, highlighting key factors that may contribute to increased and decreased behavioural and academic functioning of military-connected students. Results from the review in relation to risk and protective factors for military-connected students, future research and school programming directions are discussed.

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Section: Protective and Risk Factors Associated With Parental Absence Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effects of military-connected parental absence on the behavioural and academic functioning of children: a literature review

Moeller

Culler

Hamilton

et al. 2015

Journal of Children's Services

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“…Several studies have found that relocations have salubrious effects (Marchant & Medway, 1987; Pittman & Bowen, 1994; Weber & Weber, 2005). Other studies have found that relocations interact with intervening variables (e.g., time to prepare for relocations, advance information about relocations, degree of spouse and family commitment to the military, social support, maternal psychological health, socioeconomic status, and rank) to produce family and child outcomes (Finkel et al, 2003; McKain, 1973; Strobino & Salvaterra, 2000; Weber & Weber, 2005). Further examination of potential risk and resilience factors is needed.…”

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Assisting children and families with military‐related disruptions: The United States Marine Corps school liaison program

Aronson

Caldwell

Perkins

et al. 2011

Psychology in the Schools

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Military families face a number of unique challenges, including frequent relocations and school transitions, as well as extended separations from loved ones. The military, schools, and communities have been working together to build the capacity of children, youth, and families to successfully cope with the stressors they encounter. Most branches of the military have instituted liaison programs within schools and communities to help military school‐aged children make more seamless transitions from one school to another due to relocations. This study assessed the thoughts and perceptions of U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) school liaison professionals (SLs) regarding their work with a broad array of stakeholders, both on‐ and off‐base. Generally, SLs expressed positive sentiments regarding the USMC liaison program. They also reported that they were working hard at developing stronger connections to various constituencies in position to assist military families. Unfortunately, there was some indication that SLs may be at risk for burnout. Given the needs of military children, youth, and families, SLs appear to be filling an important function that could enhance military–school–community partnerships. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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“…The impact of military stressors on health outcomes among MDY is unclear. Some studies indicate that parental deployment to a war zone and relocations have a negative impact (Barnes, Davis, & Treiber, 2007;Bradshaw, Sudhinaraset, Mmari, & Blum, 2010;Chandra et al, 2010;Gilreath et al, 2013;Gorman, Eide, & Hisle-Gorman, 2010;Huebner, Mancini, Wilcox, Grass, & Grass, 2007;Lester et al, 2010;Reed, Bell, & Edwards, 2011), whereas other studies of this population have not found a negative impact (Kelley et al, 2001;Strobino & Salvaterra, 2000;Weber & Weber, 2005). However, to our knowledge, no study has examined the relationship between these military stressors and sexual behaviors among MDY.…”

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Associations Between Parental Deployment, Relocation, and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among a Clinic-Based Sample of Military-Dependent Youth

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Although sexual behaviors have been extensively studied among youth in general, they have been relatively understudied among military-dependent youth (MDY). Furthermore, the impact of unique military stressors, such as parental deployment and multiple relocations, on the sexual behaviors of MDY has not been assessed. In this pilot study, we estimated the prevalence of sexual behaviors among MDY, and examined the association between these behaviors and parental deployment and multiple relocations. Between June and September 2011, we recruited youth (N = 208; aged 15-19 years) who attended a military treatment facility in the southern United States, to complete a short, paper-based survey. We computed prevalence estimates and conducted Chi-square analyses, as well as logistic regression analyses, while adjusting for age, gender, and race/ethnicity. More than half (53.7 %) of the youth reported being sexually experienced, and many of these youth reported engaging in risky sexual behaviors. Parental deployment and multiple relocations were significantly associated only with having had sex in the past 3 months. Although with most sexual behaviors there was no significant association between parental deployment and multiple relocations, many MDY are sexually experienced and engage in risky sexual behaviors. MDY should thus be exposed to evidence-based strategies for sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy prevention, as well as provided with teen-friendly health care services and comprehensive sexual/reproductive health counseling.

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School Transitions among Adolescent Children of Military Personnel: A Strengths Perspective

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The effects of military-connected parental absence on the behavioural and academic functioning of children: a literature review

The effects of military-connected parental absence on the behavioural and academic functioning of children: a literature review

Assisting children and families with military‐related disruptions: The United States Marine Corps school liaison program

Associations Between Parental Deployment, Relocation, and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among a Clinic-Based Sample of Military-Dependent Youth

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