| ID | 173118 |
| Title Proper | Exploring the Role of Depressive Symptoms, Service Members, and Spousal Demographic Characteristics on Military Spousal Employment |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Military spouses, most of whom are women, often contend with a number of factors that can influence their employment status. Previous studies have examined the role of service-member and spousal demographic characteristics on wives’ employment. However, little is known about the role spousal mental health has on employment while controlling for demographic characteristics. Using repeated-measures logistic regressions, this longitudinal study explored associations between spousal mental health and employment while controlling for service-member and spousal characteristics in a sample of 1,164 women. Fewer depressive symptoms were significantly associated with employment (p < .05). Spouses of enlisted personnel, women who were older, racial/ethnic minorities, homeowners, or had city stability, had higher odds of employment (p < .05). Military spouses of active duty service members and those less educated had lower odds of employment (p < .05). Depressive symptoms and demographic characteristics should guide employment opportunity programs for military spouses. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 46, No.3; Jul 2020: p.397-423 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 46 No 3 |
| Key Words | Military ; Employment ; Depressive Symptoms ; Service Member ; Spouse |