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US military spouses' experiences transitioning abroad: A narrative analysis
1Department of Nursing, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Nursing Forum
|October 29, 2020
Summary
Military spouses face significant challenges during overseas assignments, impacting their health and well-being. Understanding these transition experiences is crucial for developing supportive strategies and enhancing cultural competency in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Relocation and cultural adjustment present multifaceted challenges for military spouses.
- These stressors can negatively impact the health and well-being of military families.
- Overseas assignments introduce unique difficulties for spouses supporting service members.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the transition experiences of U.S. military spouses residing in Italy.
- To identify the key themes and challenges encountered during overseas sojourns.
- To inform nursing and healthcare practices for supporting this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative narrative inquiry utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Involved 13 U.S. military spouses living in Italy.
- Data analyzed through narrative thematic and structural analysis.
Main Results:
- Six major themes emerged: increased stress, managing unknown fears, rebuilding daily life, social/personal/physical isolation, self-reinvention for control, and repatriation concerns.
- Spouses described a complex journey from functioning to thriving.
- The transition significantly impacted emotional, social, financial, and health aspects.
Conclusions:
- The nursing profession must understand military spouse transition experiences for effective support.
- Strategies to enhance resilience, cultural flexibility, and well-being are essential.
- Culturally congruent and sensitive healthcare practices are vital for minimizing negative consequences.
Keywords:
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