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UNV-502 - Annotated Bibliography

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Annotated Bibliography

Name of Student

Grand Canyon University: UNV- 502

April 17, 2013

Annotated Bibliography

Renshaw , K. D., Allen, E. S., Rhoades, G. K., Blais, R. K., Markman, H. J., & Stanley, S. M. (2011). Distress in spouses of service members with symptoms of combat-related PTSD: secondary traumatic stress or general psychological stress? Journal of Family Psychology, 25(4), 461-469. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=65072336&site=ehost-live&scope=site

In this study,Renshaw et al. found that there is a link to psychological stress and the need for intervention strategies for spouses of service members with symptoms of combat related PTSD. This article shone light on the need for increased counseling opportunities for returning military personnel. It is important that a cohesive transition back into civilian or continued military life occurs not only for the service member but for the spouse and their families as well. This article is current and published within the last 4 years. Additionally, the article is considered scholarly and credible in its research, as it was retrieved from a peer-reviewed journal and written by authors who are well-known researchers in this particular field of study. In fact, the authors of this articleconducted their research with a grant from The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. To have this awarded, the researchers must have research endeavors underway and all researchers must be affiliated with major universities that conduct research of this magnitude on a regular basis.

Taft, C. T., Schumm, J. A., Panuzio Scott, J., & Proctor, S. P. (2008). An examination of family adjustment among Operation Desert Storm veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(4), 648-656. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=33779477&site=ehost-live&scope=site

In this article, Taft, Schumm, Panuzio Scott, and Proctor discussed military wives stress reactions when their husbands were deployed. They further highlightedhow education and mental health care personnel can help to identify these stress symptoms for those who might be at risk of a mental health diagnosis. With this knowledge, it allows for intervention prior to the symptoms becoming more psychologically damaging. This article is of interest to professional counseling as the issue of stress and trauma to relationships can occur with spouses, who are deployed and those remaining at home. With the intent to keep the family unit intact during and after deployments, it is necessary to implement early prevention strategies. Studies like this are helpful in recognizing these potential issues. This article is current and published in the last seven years from a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal. In addition, the authors are considered experts in their field and are affiliated with the Veterans Affairs of Boston, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the National Center for PTSD.

Wexler, H. K., & McGrath, E. (1991). Family member stress reactions to military involvement separation. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training,28(3), 515-519. doi: 10.1037/0033-3204.28.3.515

Wexler and McGrath studied the relationship between trauma and stress syndrome in military wives whose husbands have been deployed. The results of this study indicated a need for additional support and the opportunity for networking and groups of military wives to share experiences and explore different coping mechanisms. Additionally, the study suggested counseling for those who need more professional support. While this journal article is 20 years old and may be considered aged documentation in some academic circles, the topic lends to the discussion of empirical research conducted regarding this theme. In this light, it is considered viable to continued research of active combat members of United States military and those military personnel who have been exposed to active combat in deployment.This article is considered scholarly and credible in their research as it was retrieved from a peer-reviewed journal, based on an empirical study, endorsed by the American Psychological Association, and written by authors who are well-known researchers in this particular field of study.