Family communication patterns in military families experiencing a parental deployment
Abstract
Since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the military has become increasingly involved in the War on Terrorism. The stress placed on military families as a result of increased deployments, especially deployment involving combat, puts these families at risk for negative outcomes. Therefore, the quality of communication during each stage of the deployment process is crucial for proper adjustment. This study examines the influence of family communication patterns for how adolescents experience the difficulties associated with parental deployment and reunion. The results of the current study offer insights about the possible benefits and consequences of open and frequent communication in military families during a parental deployment. Additionally, this study offers insight to the relationship between parental and adolescent reports of adolescent behavioral difficulties related to a parental deployment and reintegration. The findings from this study extend the research using family communication patterns as well as research involving military families.
Degree
M.A.
Advisors
Wilson, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Communication|Individual & family studies|Military studies
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