Military Marriages: The Aftermath of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Deployments |
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Authors: | Joyce A. Baptist Yvonne Amanor-Boadu Kevin Garrett Briana S. Nelson Goff Jonathan Collum Paulicia Gamble Holly Gurss Erin Sanders-Hahs Lizette Strader Stephanie Wick |
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Affiliation: | (1) School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, 302 Justin Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA |
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Abstract: | An examination of how members of military marriages were affected by and adapted to OIF/OEF deployment found three themes: communicating to stay connected, emotional and marital intimacy, and managing change. The findings demonstrate the nuanced and subtle nature of deployment-related challenges. While open and frequent communication was important in the adaptation process, communication was not synonymous with transparency. Unshared stories created a void that prevented couples from confiding in and supporting their partners. Although wives maintained their marriages by restraining sexual desires and over-extending their responsibilities post-deployment, these behaviors had a negative effect on marital quality. Clinical and research implications are discussed. |
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