Coping behaviors used by Army wives during deployment separation and their perceived effectiveness

摘要: Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe the coping behaviors used by Army wives during deployment separation, perceived effectiveness used, and correlation between two variables. Data sources: A secondary analysis conducted examine use effectiveness, measured Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS), in a sample 102 surveyed separation. Conclusions: most subscales from JCS were optimistic supportant effective confrontive. strongest correlations found subscale, which measures support systems (r= 0.77, p < .00), confrontive includes constructive problem solving 0.62, .00). individual are also identified. Implications for practice: Identifying ineffective spouses deployed troops can potentially reduce stress improve well-being. Primary care providers should encourage military engage thinking, seek out spiritual support, talk others similar situation, participate physical activity. Disclosure  views expressed those authors do not reflect official policy or position Uniformed Services University Health Sciences, Department Defense, United States government.