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Role-exit theory and marital discord following extended military deployment
1Department of Nursing, Wesley College, Dover, DE, USA. gambarlu@aol.com
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of applying role-exit theory concepts in the counseling of military couples experiencing marital discord following extended periods of deployment.
Design And Methods:
Qualitative case-study methodology was utilized to assess, diagnose, and treat 10 military couples using a framework based on role-exit theory.
Findings:
Six couples self-reported improvement in the marital relationship following this counseling approach.
Practice Implications:
Role-exit theory based counseling may benefit other couples who experience marital discord due to role issues. The clinical nurse specialist might consider this paradigm when working with couples in marital therapy.
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