Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 15(2), Jun 2026, 93-108; doi:10.1037/cfp0000282
The competing demands of the military can adversely affect the relationships of military couples. However, there is little U.K. research, and most research focuses only on the role of personnel mental health on relationship outcomes. Data from 219 female partner/male military personnel couples collected during a study of military-connected children (2010–2012) were used to determine relationship distress among U.K. serving military couples (Dyadic Adjustment Scale–7