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Military-to-Civilian Transition Stressors Associated With Couples' Intimate Partner Violence
Elizabeth C Coppola1,2, Travis N Ray3,4, Mark R Relyea1,5
1VA Connecticut Healthcare System IPV Center for Implementation, Research, and Evaluation, West Haven, Connecticut, United States.
Psychology of Violence
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Veteran couples experience higher intimate partner violence (IPV). Financial strain and lower social support among veterans partially explain increased IPV, highlighting key areas for prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Military and Veteran Health
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) rates are higher among veterans than active-duty service members.
- Limited research exists on the link between IPV and transition-related stressors for recently separated military couples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between military status, intimate partner violence (IPV), and transition-related stressors.
- To examine if transition-related stressors mediate the relationship between military status and IPV.
Main Methods:
- Utilized survey data from the Millennium Cohort Family Study.
- Compared U.S. service members (currently serving, n=1,581) and veterans (n=1,731).
- Assessed IPV, financial strain, social support, housing instability, and employment status, testing stressors as mediators.
Main Results:
- Veteran status was linked to a 71% increased odds of IPV.
- Veteran couples reported greater financial strain and lower social support.
- Financial strain and social support partially mediated the association between military status and IPV.
Conclusions:
- IPV prevention efforts should focus on enhancing financial well-being and social support for military couples.
- Addressing transition-related stressors is crucial for mitigating IPV among veterans and currently serving personnel.
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