@article { , title = {Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel: Impact of Sociodemographic, Military, and Deployment-Related Factors}, abstract = {© 2015, Taylor \& Francis Group, LLC. Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a subsample of 7,581 participants from a cohort study of U.K. military personnel (data collected between 2007 and 2009), the prevalence of relationship difficulties and associations with sociodemographic, military-, and deployment-related characteristics was examined. Most participants did not report experiencing relationship difficulties. Adjusted regression analyses indicate that childhood adversity, limited support for and from partners, being in unmarried relationships, financial problems, deploying for more than 13 months in 3 years, and work being above trade, ability, and experience were key factors associated with relationship difficulties. The likelihood of U.K. military personnel experiencing relationship difficulties is increased because of personal vulnerabilities that may be exacerbated in the military context.}, doi = {10.1080/01494929.2015.1031425}, eissn = {1540-9635}, issn = {0149-4929}, issue = {3}, journal = {Marriage and Family Review}, note = {Comments and Suggestions : Published online: 06 May 2015}, pages = {275-303}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis (Routledge)}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/842754}, volume = {51}, keyword = {Centre for Appearance Research, Formerly Health & Social Sciences, military marriages, U.K. military, marital relationships, marriage and war, visible difference}, year = {2015}, author = {Keeling, Mary and Wessely, Simon and Dandeker, Christopher and Jones, Norman and Fear, Nicola T.} }