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Military wives' transition and coping: deployment and the return home
1College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA.
ISRN Nursing
|July 31, 2012
Summary
Wives of deployed soldiers often feel forgotten during their partner's absence. Understanding the emotional and practical challenges across deployment phases can improve support for these military families.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Military Family Studies
Background:
- Military deployments create unique stressors for spouses.
- Understanding the spousal experience is crucial for support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of wives whose soldiers are deployed.
- To apply Meleis' Transitions Theory to understand spousal adaptation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semistructured interviews.
- Analysis guided by Meleis' Transitions Theory.
Main Results:
- Identified three phases of deployment: news of deployment, during deployment, and after deployment.
- Themes included emotional chaos, taking charge, turmoil, resilience, and role reestablishment.
- Wives often feel overlooked and unsupported during the deployment period.
Conclusions:
- The spousal experience of deployment is complex and multifaceted.
- Nurses and healthcare providers can enhance care by recognizing the impact of deployment phases on wives' well-being.
- Support interventions should address the emotional and practical needs throughout the deployment cycle.
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