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Family and other interpersonal relationships are an important aspect of Service and ex-Service personnel lives and military to civilian transition. In addition, Service life and transition can impact family members and other relationships of those who serve, in many ways. Therefore, this theme covers resources, articles, and documents related to families, romantic, community, and professional relationships, and social environments. This includes, understanding positive relationships, family breakdown, and links to transition, and understanding support needs and current availability.

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July 2025
Relationship satisfaction change among UK service personnel: Associations with socio-demographics, military factors, and mental health

Abstract: The unique demands of military life can adversely impact romantic relationships; however, research has mainly focused on these adverse outcomes at one-time point, overlooking changes over ti…

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June 2025
Critical conversations: A restorative engagement initiative for people with lived experience of military sexual trauma

Abstract:Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and Veterans, with thousands of individuals reporting military sexual misconduct and resultant MS…

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June 2025
Non-pharmacological interventions for mental health among partners of military members and Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Partners of military members and Veterans face the common challenges that typical families encounter while also dealing with unique difficulties arising from their partners’ …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed

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June 2025
Critical conversations: A restorative engagement initiative for people with lived experience of military sexual trauma

Abstract:Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) affects many Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel and Veterans, with thousands of individuals reporting military sexual misconduct and resultant MS…

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May 2025
What does existing research tell us about the factors impacting non-serving military spouse mothers’ perinatal mental health experiences? A systematic review with textual narrative synthesis

Abstract: Perinatal mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 mothers, with military life introducing unique stressors that may exacerbate these conditions. Non-serving military spouse mothers may be part…

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed
May 2025
Experiences and support needs of Veterans living with dementia

Abstract: Background: Despite an increased focus on dementia nationally and internationally little evidence exists on veteran experiences of dementia. Accounts of supporting veterans with dementia liv…

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April 2025
Meet the Expert: Dr Mary Keeling

Welcome to a special edition of 'Meet the Expert' featuring a member of the Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community team. This series brings you informative interviews with Armed Forces res…

Family / Relationships Mental Health Physical Health
April 2025
New Study Spotlight: The AFTER Study: Armed Forces genital Trauma and psychosexual Experiences Research

Welcome to 'New Study Spotlight', where we interview researchers about their new studies to raise awareness and keep you up to date with current research focused on the Armed Forces community. Read on…

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October 2024
Meet the Expert: Dr Paul Watson

Welcome to 'Meet the Expert', our series bringing you informative interviews with Armed Forces researchers, policy makers and service providers. Read on to learn about current work, aspirations for pr…

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03 November 2025 , 09:30

How Military Partners Fit Within the Workforce of The Future Conference

How military partners fit within the workforce of the future: This Conference at Kingston University and online on Monday 3rd November 2025 from 9.30am-5.00pm will explore the skillset and competencie…

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12 September 2025 , 12:00

Military Partners: Their role, involvement and impact

An upcoming event on Friday 12th September 2025 from 12-1pm at the National Army Museum, will focus on Military Partners, their role, involvement and impact. As part of the National Army Museum’s …

National Army Museum

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Relationship satisfaction change among UK service personnel: Associations with socio-demographics, military factors, and mental health

Critical conversations: A restorative engagement initiative for people with lived experience of military sexual trauma

Non-pharmacological interventions for mental health among partners of military members and Veterans: A systematic review

Recent Family / Relationships
policy & practice documents

Critical conversations: A restorative engagement initiative for people with lived experience of military sexual trauma

What does existing research tell us about the factors impacting non-serving military spouse mothers’ perinatal mental health experiences? A systematic review with textual narrative synthesis

Experiences and support needs of Veterans living with dementia

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Meet the Expert: Dr Mary Keeling

New Study Spotlight: The AFTER Study: Armed Forces genital Trauma and psychosexual Experiences Research

Meet the Expert: Dr Paul Watson

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How Military Partners Fit Within the Workforce of The Future Conference

Military Partners: Their role, involvement and impact

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