The effect of PTSD and combat level on Vietnam veterans' perceptions of child behavior and marital adjustment

Caselli, Lisa Teague; Motta, Robert W.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(199501)51:1<4::aid-jclp2270510102>3.0.co;2-e

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“…This finding was inconsistent with past research. PTSD symptoms have been found to account for as much as 34% of the variance in externalizing behaviors in children of Vietnam veterans (Caselli and Motta 1995). The current investigation did not examine the possible relationship between child abuse, PTSD in Soldiers, and secondary trauma in children.…”

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confidence: 84%

Do Secondary Trauma Symptoms in Spouses of Combat-Exposed National Guard Soldiers Mediate Impacts of Soldiers’ Trauma Exposure on Their Children?

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Everson

Whitworth

2011

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This exploratory study examines the associated effects of combat exposure on Soldiers assigned to a Midwestern Army National Guard unit. It also explores the secondary and mediating effects of combat exposure on Soldier's spouses and children. The correlations of combat exposure with trauma symptoms, substance abuse, domestic violence and secondary trauma symptoms among family members are identified. Survey results suggest that immediate family members of combat-exposed Soldiers with high levels of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk for developing secondary traumatic stress. Secondary trauma symptoms in these spouses are a risk-increasing mediating variable between trauma symptoms in combat-exposed Soldiers and secondary trauma symptoms in their children. Results from this investigation emphasize the need for further inquiry into this topic. They further highlight the need for preventive and treatment efforts targeted toward all family members and relationships in order to lessen the effects of combat exposure.

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confidence: 84%

Do Secondary Trauma Symptoms in Spouses of Combat-Exposed National Guard Soldiers Mediate Impacts of Soldiers’ Trauma Exposure on Their Children?

Herzog

Everson

Whitworth

2011

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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“…Spouses of Australian Vietnam veterans with combat exposure were more likely to report depression and tobacco use (O'Toole et al 2010). Other research, however, suggests that the effects of combat exposure on family functioning are almost entirely mediated by PTSD (Caselli and Motta 1995). Similarly, in their systematic review of factors associated with intimate partner violence in service members and veterans, Marshall et al (2005) found that although exposure to combat was associated with intimate partner violence, much of this association was accounted for by PTSD.…”

Section: Combat Exposurementioning

confidence: 99%

Long-Term Trajectories and Service Needs for Military Families

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Palinkas

2013

Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev

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The deployment of US military personnel to recent conflicts has been a significant stressor for their families; yet, we know relatively little about the long-term family effects of these deployments. Using data from prior military service eras, we review our current understanding of the long-term functioning and needs of military families. These data suggest that overseas deployment, exposure to combat, experiencing or participating in violence during war deployment, service member injury or disability, and combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) all have profound impacts on the functioning of military families. We offer several recommendations to address these impacts such as the provision of family-centered, trauma-informed resources to families of veterans with PTSD and veterans who experienced high levels of combat and war violence. Recent efforts to address the needs of caregivers of veterans should be evaluated and expanded, as necessary. We should also help military families plan for predictable life events likely to challenge their resilience and coping capacities. Future research should focus on the following: factors that mediate the relationship between PTSD, war atrocities, caregiver burden, and family dysfunction; effective family-centered interventions that can be scaled-up to meet the needs of a dispersed population; and system-level innovations necessary to ensure adequate access to these interventions.

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“…For example, Carroll et al (1985) found that a group of Vietnam veterans diagnosed with PTSD reported significantly more relationship problems than a group of veterans without PTSD. Caselli and Motta (1995) showed that PTSD in war veterans accounted for 51.8 % of the variance in their marital adjustment, and 33.6% of this sample perceived behaviour problems in their children. Interestingly, Samper et al (2004) found that particular dimensions of PTSD (emotional numbing and avoidance) were significantly associated with poor parenting satisfaction in war veterans, but not the hyperarousal dimension.…”

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confidence: 97%

The effect of post‐natal symptoms of post‐traumatic stress and depression on the couple's relationship and parent–baby bond

Parfitt

Ayers

2009

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology

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Objectives:Research has shown that between 1 and 3% of women may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. However, the potential effect of childbirth on fathers, and the implications of postnatal symptoms of PTSD for family relationships have received little attention. The current study therefore examined the potential effects of PTSD symptoms on the couple's relationship and parent-baby bond. Design: Internet based questionnaire study. Methods: One hundred and fifty two parents (126 women and 26 men) completed questionnaire measures of PTSD, depression, quality of the couple's relationship, and the parentbaby bond. Results: Symptoms of PTSD and depression were significantly correlated with the couples' relationship and parent-baby bond. Structural equation modelling found the model that best fitted the data was one where PTSD symptoms had a direct effect on the parent-baby bond, but the effect of PTSD on the couples' relationship was mediated by depression. Conclusions: The results indicate the importance of examining men and women's psychological reactions after birth; and suggest symptoms of PTSD have an effect on the parent-baby bond. However, methodological considerations mean further research is needed to replicate and extend this study before firm conclusions can be drawn.

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The effect of PTSD and combat level on Vietnam veterans' perceptions of child behavior and marital adjustment

Cited by 94 publications

References 22 publications

Do Secondary Trauma Symptoms in Spouses of Combat-Exposed National Guard Soldiers Mediate Impacts of Soldiers’ Trauma Exposure on Their Children?

Do Secondary Trauma Symptoms in Spouses of Combat-Exposed National Guard Soldiers Mediate Impacts of Soldiers’ Trauma Exposure on Their Children?

Long-Term Trajectories and Service Needs for Military Families

The effect of post‐natal symptoms of post‐traumatic stress and depression on the couple's relationship and parent–baby bond

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