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The Study of Adolescent Resilience (SOAR): a research protocol
Karen Tannenbaum1,2, Hope Seib McMaster1
1Military Population Health Directorate, Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA, United States.
Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 16, 2025
Summary
This study examines the impact of military life on adolescents, focusing on unique stressors and their effects on well-being. Findings will inform policies to support military-connected youth resilience.
Area of Science:
- Military and Veteran Health
- Adolescent Development
- Family Systems Research
Background:
- Military-connected adolescents experience unique stressors like relocations and parental absence.
- These stressors can disrupt family dynamics and social support, impacting adolescent well-being.
- Limited knowledge exists on the current generation of military-connected adolescents' health and aspirations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address knowledge gaps regarding military-connected adolescents' psychological and physical health.
- To evaluate the effects of military family life on adolescent well-being into early adulthood.
- To identify risk and protective factors influencing adolescent development in military families.
Main Methods:
- The Study of Adolescent Resilience (SOAR) is a longitudinal study embedded within the Millennium Cohort Study.
- Nearly 40,000 Millennium Cohort participants with adolescent children were invited to a web-based survey.
- Linked survey data from service members, spouses, and adolescents provide a family systems perspective.
Main Results:
- Research will illuminate the long-term impact of military life on adolescent psychosocial health and well-being.
- Associations between military-specific experiences and adolescent outcomes will be investigated.
- Modifiable risk and protective factors influencing development will be assessed over time.
Conclusions:
- Findings will inform policy and programs aimed at enhancing adolescent resilience.
- This research supports the U.S. Department of Defense's commitment to military families.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for supporting military-connected youth.
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