Deployment-related stress (DRS) significantly impacts military service members, their spouses, and children, highlighting the need for better understanding of the diverse challenges faced by military families.
A study involving 30 National Guard/Reserve wives with young children explored how DRS uniquely affects their lives, particularly regarding family dynamics during deployment and reintegration phases.
Findings revealed these women often faced isolation and ineffective civilian support, yet they effectively coped by tapping into informal social networks and seeking formal resources for their children, albeit with mixed success.