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1The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia. The author thanks for the $2000 Grant from Epsilon Zeta, Sigma Theta Tau-George Mason University.
Service members face communication challenges connecting with families during deployment. These issues impact relationships, mission focus, and safety, highlighting the need for better support systems.
Area of Science:
- Military sociology
- Communication studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Military deployments create unique communication barriers for service members.
- Maintaining family connections is crucial for service member well-being and operational effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe communication challenges faced by deployed service members in maintaining family connections.
- To explore the impact of these communication issues on service members and their families.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing in-depth interviews with 20 key informants.
- Inductive content analysis aided by NVivo software for thematic identification.
Main Results:
- Five core themes emerged: Creating Normalcy, Understanding Communication Nuances, Connection Dynamics, Self-Perception Shifts, and Sustaining Bonds.
- Identified communication challenges significantly affected service member/family relationships, operational focus, and safety.
Conclusions:
- Deployment-related communication barriers present multifaceted challenges for service members.
- Addressing these communication issues is vital for supporting service members, their families, and mission success.
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