Date of Award
Fall 2023
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Samuel McQuillin
Abstract
Military families face unique challenges that many civilian families may not be familiar with, to include frequent geographical relocations and extended periods of separation due to military deployments. This study aims to identify the resources available to military families and identify gaps in services and programming to highlight the need for a Community of Practice dedicated to addressing issues that impact our all-volunteer force in the southeastern United States. Furthermore, this study aims to give a voice to the military community regarding the unique difficulties that are commonplace within the military life, to include regular mandated geographical relocations and extended military deployment. This study acknowledges the participants’ lived experiences, ideas, and a potential solution aimed at addressing the unique needs of the military community.
Rights
© 2024, Ashley Gwyneth Monier
Recommended Citation
Monier, A. G.(2023). Supporting Our Heroes: The Need for a Community of a Community of Practice Dedicated to the Support of Military-Connected Families Living in the Southeastern United States. (Master's thesis). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/7658