Accession Number:

ADA278179

Title:

Problems of Families of Army Combat Casualties

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

BUREAU OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH INC WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Biderman, Albert D.

Report Date:

1966-11-04

Pagination or Media Count:

13.0

Abstract:

This research will assess the nature and significance of the adjustment problems faced by families, particularly, next-of-kin of prisoners of war and of those who are killed or missing in action. The study will identify and examine the supporting services provided by the Department of the Army and civilian agencies in assisting the adjustment of next-of-kin and families and identify potentially useful modification of and supplements to such services.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY PERSONNEL
• *FAMILY MEMBERS
• *CASUALTIES
• *SOCIOLOGY
• *ADJUSTMENT(PSYCHOLOGY)
• ARMY RESEARCH
• STRESS(PSYCHOLOGY)
• PRISONERS OF WAR

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Psychology
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE