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Effects of IRF Deployment on Academic and Emotional Wellbeing of Military Children

In this study, we want to interview the parent/caregiver who stayed behind when the 82nd Airborne Division deployed through the Immediate Reaction Force (IRF) in January 2020, August 2021, and February 2022. We would like to learn how parents/caregivers feel this experience affected their school-aged children (K-12). Our goal is to give a voice to families to share their experiences, and help determine what additional supports might help families with future IRF deployments.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

First, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire. Then, I will contact you to schedule a time to meet in person or online via Zoom/Microsoft Teams to conduct a face-to-face interview.

Incentives

$25

Total length of participation:
2 hours or less

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You or your spouse/partner deployed during one of the three OCONUS IRF deployments in 2020, 2021, and/or 2022.
You had at least one school-aged (K-12) child during one or more IRF deployments.

Not eligible if:

You or your spouse/partner has never deployed with the IRF.
You are not in the U.S. Army.
You or your spouse/partner were not stationed at Fort Bragg/Liberty at the time of the deployment.
You or your spouse/partner was not part of first or third brigade combat team during the IRF deployment activations.

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Laura Martinez
Visit Study Website

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Laura Martinez
School of Education

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Behavior
Mental and Emotional Health
Opinions and Perceptions
Parents of Children
Veteran Health / Military

IRB Number

23-3004

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