Impacts of Military Life on Children by https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d Taylor Chamberlain EDUC 815 Summer 2019 en-us 2019-07-12 12:41:00 UTC 2024-11-20 10:27:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/379512572/3a92c9c76312b22f28e6e2b9acc575e3/military_family.jpg Research Topic Description trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/370968722 The military family: This topic is of interest to me because I am a military family. My husband is active duty in the US Air Force and we have a two year old son. Additionally, I've worked closely with military families since I began  working for the Dept. of Defense in 2013 so the well-being and proper development of children is very important to me. 

This topic will analyze different aspects of military life and research how they impact children. Both positive and negative impacts are anticipated. Specifically, the social emotional health and support will be evaluated.

]]> 2019-07-12 12:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/370968722 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371107962 2019-07-14 23:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371107962 “A military career in which one person joins but the whole family serves” (Rowe, p.490, 2014) trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108080 2019-07-14 23:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108080 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108211 2019-07-14 23:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108211 Professional and Personal Purpose of the Research trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108295 Over the past 6 years, I've worked with countless military families each going through a different struggle. Deployments, relocation, short notice training's, frequent spouse job changes, changes in child care providers & medical providers, stress of being away from family, worry of active duty member being kicked out of service, the list is seemingly endless. During these challenges, I've seen the behavior of children dramatically change, spouses feel unsupported, childcare providers cannot relate to these circumstances and healthcare professionals are going through similar struggles. Research is needed on how what main factors affect child development, how to assist and guide parents and caregivers during these challenges, and what spouses and families feel they need from the military branch.]]> 2019-07-14 23:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371108295 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371175954 2019-07-15 11:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371175954 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371189607 2019-07-15 14:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371189607 Military Life trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371201936 It is based on experience
Different for everyone
Different for each family

Unpredictable
Stressful
Rewarding
Cultural
Diverse


]]> 2019-07-15 16:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371201936 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371201988 Mind Map]]> 2019-07-15 16:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371201988 Personal Experiences trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371202256 2011-2013 Langley AFB, Hampton, VA
2013-2016 RAF Mildenhall, England
July 2015-Feb 2016 husband deployed to middle east
2016-current Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS

5 houses
4 moves
7 jobs (for me :) )
2 degrees (MPA for me and BS for husband)
2 dogs
1 child
14 countries visited 
1 deployment
3 TDYs

]]> 2019-07-15 16:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371202256 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371202877 2019-07-15 16:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371202877 Terms to define trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371220989 - Stress: a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances
- psychological support: supporting and focusing on mental, emotional, and social well-being
- social development: the gradual gaining of skills, relationships and attitudes that assist in functioning in society
- Dependent : a military spouse, child, or family member who is affiliated with the active duty members receiving benefits of their service
- Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness]]> 2019-07-15 20:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371220989 Literature trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221264
Rowe, S. L., Keeling, M., Wessely, S., & Fear, N. T. (2014). Perceptions of the impact a military career      has on children. Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England), 64(7), 490-496. doi:10.1093/occmed/kqu096
 - 50% of military families feel their service has negatively impacted their child(ren)

Huebner, C. R., CDR,. Committee on psychosocial aspects of child and family health, & section of uniformed services.(2019). Health and mental health needs of children in US military families. Pediatrics, 143(1), e20183258. doi:10.1542/peds.2018-3258
- concludes that some supports are provided to families on base however those stationed to remote or foreign areas may not have access to them]]> 2019-07-15 20:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221264 Possible research question 2 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221947 How does the military community prepare and equip professionals working with families to handle military specific circumstances, such as frequent relocations, in an effort to ensure the psychosocial health and development of young children? ]]> 2019-07-15 20:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221947 Possible research question 1 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221986 How does the military lifestyle affect, positively or negatively, normal child development due to specific stressors?]]> 2019-07-15 20:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/371221986 Professional Experience trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374324237 BA in Psychology / Education Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
MPA American Military University (Charlestown, WV)
EdD Leadership and Management {currently enrolled} Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Education Teacher York County School Division & Isle of Wight School Division (Virginia)
School Age Program Coodinator Dept. of the Air Force (RAF Lakenheath)
Chief, Youth Programs Dept. of the Air Force (RAF Lakenheath)
Asst. Director, Child Development Center Dept. of the Air Force (Keesler AFB)
Director, Child Development Center Dept. of the Air Force (Keesler AFB)
Volunteer Coordinator, Dept. of Defense (Armed Forces Retirement Home)

]]> 2019-08-13 14:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374324237 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374325877 2019-08-13 14:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374325877 Literature Review Map trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374345952 2019-08-13 16:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374345952 Positive and possible trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374350586 "Military life presents a variety of challenges to military families, including frequent separations and relocations as well as the risks that service members face during deployment; however, many families successfully navigate these challenges" (Meadows, 2015, RAND Corporation)]]> 2019-08-13 16:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374350586 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374351305 Military Kids Experience Some Problems More Often than Their Civilian Peers (Meadows, 2012)]]> 2019-08-13 16:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374351305 trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374352306 2019-08-13 16:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374352306 Gaps in the literature trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374369401 Although there is current research on the social emotional affect and impact on military children, there is little literature on how to meet these needs or the long term affects of this lifestyle. ]]> 2019-08-13 17:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374369401 Future direction of research trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374372030 Although it would be a lengthy study, it would be valuable to follow military families throughout their careers to evaluate and analyze impacts through different ages and stages. 
Additionally, research should be conducted on each branch of the military individually to assess which branch is meeting the mark for their members. 

]]> 2019-08-13 18:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374372030 Problem Statement trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374608953 Due to the transient nature of military life, little is known about the long term social, emotional, and educational impacts of military life and service on children]]> 2019-08-14 19:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374608953 Significance of the Research trc79 https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374997976 There is little long term research following military families and children throughout careers. Research on this topic could help prepare families, teachers, healthcare providers, military leaders and the general community in how to support families. ]]> 2019-08-16 12:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trc79/1r5t77pekc0d/wish/374997976