Military and Deployment Effects by

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:04:46 UTC

The effects of deployment on military families and their relationships, and how communication is affected.

Question 1

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:11:09 UTC

How can military families take steps to mitigate the effects of deployment on the family dynamic?

Question 2

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:13:23 UTC

What role can the government/military play in making sure that military families get the support they need? What kinds of things can they implement?

Question 3

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:14:21 UTC

Do things like keeping in constant contact during deployment help reduce things like divorce or suicide rate? And how does deployment affect stress levels on children?

Source 1

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:22:30 UTC

Title: The Role of Online Communication in the Lives of Military Spouses.

Authors: Jennifer Rea, Andrew Behnke, Nichole Huff, Kimberly Allen

Source 1 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:30:53 UTC

This source examines a study that was carried out to look at the effects of using social media to stay in contact with family members while on deployment. It specifically looks into impact of online communication and social networking sites on military spouses as they experienced a deployment of their spouse. The study examines the psychological effects of deployment and how they can be mitigated in order to minimize relationship disconnects.

Source 1 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:41:57 UTC

This is a scholarly source. It is identifiable as a scholarly source by the language that is used. Another thing that proves it is a scholarly source is the publisher and where the article itself was published, that being "Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal." The authors are all associated with highly accredited universities, those being either the University of Minnesota or North Carolina State University. There is also an incredibly large collection of sources listed at the end of the article. The intended audience seems to be both military families as well as military officials that have the power to implement policies regarding these matters.

Source 1 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 03:48:17 UTC

I believe that the article is extremely insightful and provides many good data points for the implementation of future policies that focus on providing means of online communication to military families while on deployment. The article also acknowledges that there is still tremendous room for more studies and research to be done, but still mentions that impact that the study has already shown. This source was incredibly useful in finding out first hand what deployment is like for military families and what kind of emotional and relational effects it has on them.

Source 2

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 04:00:25 UTC

Title: Deployment Resources for Families

Authors: Non-specific

Source 2 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 04:06:58 UTC

The source provides a lot of information about resources that already exist for military families when it comes to dealing with and mitigating the effects of deployment. The article talks about many different programs ranging in everything from financial readiness and assistance to counseling for adults and children. It also provides links to resources that can help with any variety of specific situations so that families are able to investigate further and find the best help for their particular situation.

Source 2 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 16:57:41 UTC

This could be called a popular source. Even though it is published and made available by official agencies such as the U.S. Military, it is not considered scholarly because it does not have any association with any peer reviewed or academic journals. Also, the language that is used and topics that are discussed are specific to the field. The article is put out by a publisher associated with the U.S. military and is intended for members of that military and their families.

Source 2 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 17:04:53 UTC

This source is a very helpful article and provides a lot of very important information to military families and how they are able to deal with and mitigate the effects of a long deployment. For example, offering links to help military families navigate their financials is extremely helpful and can lift a huge weight off of a families shoulders that is already going through so much. Also, providing links for areas of support like free counseling fro both adults and children is something that can make a huge impact. The psychological effects that are created by long term deployments are not just hard for military members and their spouses, but also for their young children. It's hard for children when one of their parents isn't there everyday to raise them. This source is extremely easy to understand as it was clearly made to be accessed by mostly all ages. I think this is one of the best sources so far.

Source 3

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 17:15:12 UTC

Title: A Fireside Chat: Attachment Theory and the Deployed Dyadic Dialogue

Authors: Warren N. Ponder

Source 3 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 17:22:53 UTC

This source specifically examines communication between military couples during deployment and also briefly examines post deployment suicide. It discusses how the main focus of researchers when looking into post-deployment effects has mostly been PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, followed closely by suicide. But the article then mentions that spousal communication post-deployment has been gaining much traction amongst researchers in the field.

Source 3 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 17:30:51 UTC

This is a scholarly source. The article has been approved by a group with recognized experience in the profession and the author, Warren Ponder, is associated with and has co-authored with many other authors from Kansas State University, Yale University, and the University of New Mexico. He also has a PhD in Military Psychology and has published many other pieces relating to mental health, first responders, military members, military families, and attachment theory. The article also includes many citations from other scholarly articles and authors. Also, the length of the article is quite extreme and it includes many points of data that relate to the matter such as marriage statistics among active duty and reserve members.

Source 3 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-24 17:34:05 UTC

This source is incredibly insightful and gives a great in depth look at the statistics regarding military families and how they are affected relationship wise post deployment. This includes divorce rates, suicide rates, etc. This source was a little bit hard to find, as the statistics surrounding these issues are a difficult topic to talk about and aren't always super readily available. But, it was published relatively recently, specifically in 2021, and it has great current statistics that are not outdated. I believe that this source does a good job of illustrating, in terms of numbers, what kind of effects a deployment can have on a military spousal relationship. By knowing these statistics, we can better understand how great of an issue it is and begin to solve the problem.

Source 4

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 17:30:43 UTC

Title: Children Coping with Deployment

Authors: Non-specific

Source 4 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 17:37:44 UTC

This source examines the affects that deployment has on military children and offers solutions to stress caused by a parent being deployed. The source talks about how deployment can create fear in a military child, fear for their parent's safety, fear that they will grow up without their parent(s), etc. It also gives examples of how behavior might be affected by deployment, including bad temper, tearfulness or sadness when talking about the things that scare them, anger toward people, trouble sleeping and changes in sleep patterns, not wanting to go to school or a clingy behavior, and more. But it then tries to offer solutions to these problems such as making the child feel as comfortable as possible, accepting differing opinions, and providing extra attention or care.

Source 4 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 17:55:33 UTC

This source can be considered a trade source. It is a published article that is relevant to a particular field or industry and it was written by the experts of this specific industry. The source is published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which is the best of the best in terms of experts relating to the matter of military families and deployment and post-deployment effects. The strength of this particular source lies in its clear stating of the problems and the solutions it is presenting. The layout of the article is great for families who might be looking for any tips that could help them in these difficult situations. The article starts off by offering an estimated time to read, then separates itself into sections where it acknowledges some things like behavioral changes and offers solutions like spending extra time and care with the children.

Source 4 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 17:58:27 UTC

This particular source is one of the most helpful that I have seen while doing this assignment. It is designed to speak directly to the families that are experiencing these deployment and post-deployment effects and it is done so by professionals who's main job it is to help these families with these exact types of matters. It takes the time to address each and every possible concern that parents of military families might have or experience and addresses each individual one with detail and compassion. If I was going through this type of situation, I would really appreciate the time and effort spent putting this guide of sorts together.

Source 5

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:00:10 UTC

Title: How Military Families Respond Before, During and After Deployment

Authors: Terry L. Schell, Beth Ann Griffin, Lisa H. Jaycox, Esther M. Friedman, Thomas E. Trail, Robin L. Beckman, Rajeev Ramchand, Natalie Hengstebeck, Wendy M. Troxel, Lynsay Ayer

Source 5 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:07:58 UTC

The source summarizes the findings from the RAND Deployment Life Study. The study examined how military families adapt and manage stress across three deployment phases, those being: pre-deployment, during deployment, and post-deployment. The article highlights key stressors and coping strategies as well as the varying impacts on spouses and children. The article also talks about how families can take steps to mitigate these effects by creating strong social support networks, keeping up with communication (this meaning not only keeping in contact but also having meaningful discussions), and making sure the family has access to adequate mental health resources.

Source 5 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:15:39 UTC

This article can be labeled as a scholarly source. The publisher and the authors are both considered scholarly. The RAND Corporation conducts extensive research and analysis on various topics including the topic that I am researching, military families and deployment. The authors are all associated with the RAND Corporation but they have all had previous publications that have been approved or sponsored by accredited institutions or universities. The language of the study is intricate yet easy to understand for a source of this type and the article includes statistics to help make it easier to understand for the reader.

Source 5 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:23:44 UTC

The article/source is a great addition to the lineup or sources that I have compiled. Its insights are invaluable for military families that are navigating the effects of deployment and the study that was performed and is being discussed in the article underscores the importance of social support networks, effective communication, and mental health resources for military families. The source highlights the coping strategies that have been created, studied, and implemented and offers them up to military families to help create a safe and comfortable environment. I believe that the evidence based guidance provided in this particular source is some of the best that I have found and can be extremely helpful for military families when it comes to trying to mitigate the effects of deployment, whether it be pre-deployment, during, or post-deployment.

Source 6

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:30:59 UTC

Title: Supporting Military Children During Deployment

Authors: Non-specific

Source 6 Summary

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:44:36 UTC

This source provides guidance on helping military families, specifically children and youth, when it comes to mitigating the effects of deployment. The article discusses solutions to problems like mental health issues, loneliness, anger, etc. and offers specific links to resources that could help these families. The resources put forth are government sponsored and are programs like the "Military and Family Life Counseling Program," "Sesame Street for Military Families," and the "Military and Family Support Center." These are all resources that the government has either created or sponsored that are designed to help military families in the tough times of deployment.

Source 6 Evaluation

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:47:19 UTC

The source is a trade source. The publisher, Military OneSource, is a program that is funded by the United States Department of Defense and specifically designed to help support military personnel and their families. Military OneSource is operated by the Department of Defense's non-profit organization "The Military Community and Family Policy" and the content of the site is geared towards providing information and support services to families. The publisher aims to provide support to military families, and that it why takes a supportive stance rather than a neutral one, which is evident in this source and the other articles or sections of the site. The specific audience and purpose of the site and this specific article is purely for military families. The information presented in the article is not meant to be analyzed as a study and it is not meant for research purposes. It is purely for support purposes.

Source 6 Reflection

6fyr5ys7ts — 2024-06-27 19:58:35 UTC

I find it incredibly valuable that the resources presented and offered through this source and through Military OneSource in general are readily accessible to military personnel and their families. It is reassuring to see the government take the necessary and proactive steps to combat the effects of deployment on military families, especially when I think about my future career and life while serving in the military. These resources not only offer crucial information on how military families can maintain some sense of normalcy while in a period of deployment, but they also offer possible life saving measures to parents of military children who may be depressed. Knowing that there are services that are entirely dedicated to serving military families in this matter is reassuring and this source provides a lot of helpful information for families.