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Promoting the Adaptation of Military Families: An Empirical Test of a Community Practice Model *
Author(s) -
Bowen Gary L.,
Mancini Jay A.,
Martin James A.,
Ware William B.,
Nelson John P.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
family relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1741-3729
pISSN - 0197-6664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2003.00033.x
Subject(s) - adaptation (eye) , structural equation modeling , test (biology) , psychology , community of practice , empirical research , community practice , sense of community , social ecological model , social psychology , sociology , political science , computer science , ecology , pedagogy , epistemology , philosophy , machine learning , neuroscience , biology , pharmacy , law
This study used structural equation modeling to examine a strengths‐based, community practice model to explore the relationship between formal and informal community‐based social networks and family adaptation in military communities. “Sense of community” was examined as a critical mediating variable. Results provide support for the practice model. Several important insights were revealed about the strength and nature of pathways between components in the model. Results suggest that communities (including the workplace) can be important sources of tangible information and expressive support. Other important implications for community practice and research are discussed.