LONG-TERM IMPACT OF VIETNAM-WAR SERVICE ON FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND SATISFACTION

The authors surveyed 47 midwestern Vietnam war veterans about their wa r experiences, current lives, and perspectives of their families at th is time. Results indicated significant associations between combat exp osure and the development of psychological impairment as well as assoc iations between psychological impairment and family environment and sa tisfaction. No significant associations were found between combat expo sure and family environment or satisfaction. Results suggest the need for increased interventions at a family level for survivors of war tra uma. Implications for counselors are discussed.