title: Impact of Military Deployment on the Development and Behavior of Children.
abstract: Many US military families have faced separations of at least 1 family member for extended periods of time. This article shows how changes in military culture have increased the repercussions for military families, and especially for military-connected children. This article provides an introduction to aspects of military culture that are most applicable to children, an overview of important aspects of childhood development, a discussion of the impact of deployment on the emotional development and behavior of children left at home and their caregivers, and a review of some interventions and resources available to help these families navigate these challenges.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, 627 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417-1461, USA. Electronic address: suzie.nelson@wright.edu.
authors: Suzie C
authors: SC
authors: Nelson
authors: Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, 627 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417-1461, USA.
authors: Matthew J
authors: MJ
authors: Baker
authors: Department of Psychiatry, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, 627 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417-1461, USA.
authors: Christina G
authors: CG
authors: Weston
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D002657:Child Development; D002669:Child Welfare; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Child behavior; Child development; Deployment; Family risk; Military children