Conceptual Model of Military Women's Life Events and Well-Being

This article presents a life course conceptual model and applies it to the study of military women's experiences and the effect of those life events on their well-being. Of special concern are the effects on women serving in direct combat jobs, as well as in any specialties operating in a hosti...

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Published inMilitary medicine Vol. 181; no. 1 Suppl; pp. 12 - 19
Main Authors Segal, Mady W, Lane, Michelle D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Oxford University Press 01.01.2016
Subjects
Female
Humans
Life Change Events
Military Medicine - methods
Military Personnel - psychology
Models, Theoretical
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Occupational Diseases - psychology
Quality of Life
Sex Factors
United States
Women's Health
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Summary:This article presents a life course conceptual model and applies it to the study of military women's experiences and the effect of those life events on their well-being. Of special concern are the effects on women serving in direct combat jobs, as well as in any specialties operating in a hostile environment. Drawing on previous research, the model considers and gives examples of how a woman's well-being is affected by events in her military career, her family life, and other areas of life. The article emphasizes the effects of intersections of multiple events, as well as how the effects on well-being are mediated or moderated by other factors, including individual characteristics, military contextual variables, and resources. The analysis also includes the impacts of preventative and treatment interventions, as well as of policies, programs, and practices. Based on the model and on previous research, questions for future research are posed.
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ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.7205/MILMED-D-15-00345