Abstract

Abstract : The Army Family Research Program is a 5-year integrated research program that supports The Chief of Staff of the Army White Paper on the Army Family and the Army Family Action Plans (1984-1990) through the development of databases, models, program evaluation technologies, and policy options that help the Army retain quality soldiers, improve soldier and unit readiness, and increase family adaptation to Army life. This report provides an overview and brief summary of the research on family strength that was the basis for a conceptual model of family strength and adaptation in the Army. The report presents a theoretical model and discusses key concepts in the areas of family stressors, family adaptive resources, and family adaptation. Keywords: Family adaptation, Family stressors, Social support, Reenlistment, Community support, Army personnel, Leadership, Families (human).

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