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PSYCHOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF STRESS IN MILITARY FAMILIES
Ro‘zimova Saboxat Iqram kizi
Psychologist of the 22nd State Educational Service of the Buka district of Tashkent region.
2nd year master's student of the University of Exact and Social Sciences.
Annotation:
This article is aimed at analyzing the psychological significance of stress in military
families. It discusses how the family relationships of military personnel, particularly the impact
on their wives and children, are influenced by stress, its psychological negative consequences,
and the type of socio-psychological support needed for these families. The study examines the
internal relationships within military families, the family support system, society's attitudes, and
the formation of coping strategies used to manage stress. Qualitative and quantitative approaches
were employed as the research methodology, with the goal of developing effective psychological
assistance and stress management strategies for military families. The results of the study show
that strengthening the social and psychological support systems is crucial for managing stress
and maintaining family stability in military families.
Keywords:
military families, stress, psychological significance, coping strategies, family
support, social assistance, stress management.
Introduction
Military families face numerous psychological, social, and material challenges. The departure of
military personnel for service or participation in wars can lead to increased stress within the
family. Family members, especially wives and children, experience psychological stress
resulting from long-term separations, dangers, and living in alternative environments. In such
situations, the importance of how the family manages stress and the significance of mutual
support systems increase. The main objective of the research is to examine the psychological
significance of stress in military families and propose effective methods to help these families
manage stress.
Military families face numerous problems when raising their children and addressing their own
emotional and psychological needs. In these families, the military service of men or their
deployment significantly intensifies family stress. Wives devote considerable time and resources
to maintaining their psychological well-being, raising children, and organizing their lives in a
balanced manner. Therefore, the importance of stress management for military families increases,
and the necessity of developing social and psychological support systems to help these families
overcome stress is explored.
Literature Review
Several scientific studies focus on stress and its psychological impact on military families. These
studies show that stress in military personnel and their families is constant and intense, and they
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highlight the importance of social support systems in shaping the psychological state of family
members and their stress management strategies.
Stress and Psychological Impact: Military personnel face numerous psychological problems due
to long-term service, frequent separations, and exposure to dangers. Military personnel and their
families encounter many stress situations, negatively affecting the family environment and the
psychological state of family members (Lester & Flake, 2013).
Coping Strategies: Research indicates that military families use various coping strategies to
manage stress. Some families rely on communication and mutual support, while others turn to
physical activities or social support (Hoge et al., 2007).
Social Support: Military families often rely on social support systems. The psychological and
material assistance provided by family members plays a significant role in helping them
overcome stress (Miller et al., 2015).
Research Methodology
Qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in the study. In the qualitative approach,
interviews were conducted with 50 participants from military families, analyzing the formation
of stress, family support, and coping strategies. The quantitative approach involved a survey of
150 military families, examining their methods of stress management, the psychological state of
family members, and their attitudes toward social support systems. Using questionnaires,
effective methods of stress management and the factors influencing the psychological state of
families were identified.
Analysis and Results
The research results analyzed the psychological significance of stress in military families and
their stress management methods as follows:
Formation of Stress: Military personnel and their families encounter numerous stress situations,
including constant separations, dangers, and social isolation. These factors have a negative
impact on their psychological state.
Formation of Coping Strategies: Military families often rely on communication, mutual support,
social networks, and physical activity to manage stress. Most family members consider mutual
help and support to be the most effective strategy for managing stress.
Social Support: Social support systems, including psychological help at the workplace for
military personnel, as well as support from family and friends, are crucial for military families.
The majority of families involved in the study emphasized that relying on social support and
assistance helped them find effective ways to manage stress.
Psychological State: Military families often experience a decline in psychological health, such as
depression, anxiety, and emotional isolation. However, they possess numerous psychological
resources, which play a vital role in managing stress and maintaining family stability.
Conclusion and Recommendations
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It is necessary to develop effective stress management strategies for military families and
provide them with psychological support. Based on the study, the following recommendations
can be made:
Enhancing Psychological Support: It is essential to provide military families with psychological
support systems. Special psychological counseling and training courses should be organized for
military personnel.
Developing Family Support Systems: Special family training programs and support systems
should be developed to enhance mutual support among family members.
Strengthening Social Support: Social networks and psychological assistance should be more
integrated to develop support systems for military personnel and their families.
References:
1. Lester, P., & Flake, E. (2013). Children of military service members: A guide for parents
and educators. Springer Publishing Company.
2. Hoge, C. W., Auchterlonie, J. L., & Milliken, C. S. (2007). Mental health problems, use of
mental health services, and attrition from military service after returning from deployment to
Iraq and Afghanistan. JAMA, 297(9), 1023-1032.
3. Miller, M. W., & Southwick, S. M. (2015). Post-traumatic stress disorder and the military
family. In M. J. Friedman (Ed.), Post-traumatic stress disorder: A handbook for clinicians.
Routledge.
4. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2019). Family and caregiver support. Retrieved from
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