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Abstract

Learning ways that "we" as citizens of the United States of America can provide and support our military troops while they are diligently fighting for our country is the #1 priority. Soldiers are not the only ones that are enduring the hardships of the military, the soldier's families, but most importantly are their children, who are tomorrow's future.

The purpose of this literature review was to examine the hardships, affects of deployment on individuals, the development of an individual through the behavioral, emotional, physical and psychological aspects that effect military members, children and their families within the military lifestyle.

This study examined the lives of how military children, families and soldiers live in the military lifestyle by analyzing hardships, affects of deployment on individuals, the development of an individual through the behavioral, emotional, physical, and psychological aspects. Within this study, the population consisted of children from birth to adolescence, families (single-parent, two-parent, caregiver(s), and military soldiers both active and retired veterans. This comprehensive review of the pertinent literature found that there are endless effects that individuals encounter when they are a part of the military- soldier, spouse(s), caregiver(s), children, friends and other family members. By examining the pertinent data within each of these selected academic journals, the information is vital to create further research studies to assist an individual with their needs.

Through the use of research practitioners, it will provide an insight of how military families, soldiers and children are reacting to the experiences that they are encountering on a daily basis and in the long-term perspective. By using surveys and questionnaires, researchers will be able to gain personal perspectives on the needs and wants of military individuals.

Year of Submission

2012

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services

First Advisor

Christopher Edginton

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Date Original

2012

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1 PDF file (104 pages)

Language

en

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