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020			_a0833050966 (pbk. : alk. paper)
020			_a9780833050960 (pbk. : alk. paper)
027			_aRAND/TR-879-AF
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050	0	0	_aUG633 _b.Y43 2011
245	0	0	_aYear of the Air Force family : _b2009 survey of active-duty spouses / _cLaura Miller ... [et al.].
264		1	_aSanta Monica, CA : _bRAND, _c2011.
300			_axix, 80 pages : _bcolor illustrations ; _c28 cm
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
500			_a"RAND Project Air Force."
500			_a"The research described in this report was conducted by RAND Project AIR FORCE within its Manpower, Personnel, and Training Program."
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 75-80).
505	0		_aIntroduction -- Sample and Methods -- Problems Related to Children, Finances, Spouse's Employment, and Associated Factors -- Selected Support Services, Perceptions About the Leadership, and Satisfaction with Air Force Life -- Recommendations -- Appendix A: Air Force Spouse Survey Instrument -- Appendix B: Calculation of Response and Cooperation Rates -- Appendix C: Construction of the Sample and of Sample Weights
520			_aAir Force leaders care not only about the well-being of their airmen but also that of their families. Already aware of the stresses of military life, the Air Force has already created a number of programs to assist families. But are these programs doing enough? What factors do families associate with these problems? And, despite the problems, do airmen's spouses understand that the leadership cares, and are they generally satisfied with Air Force life? To answer these questions, the Air Force asked RAND to conduct a survey at the start of the Year of the Air Force Family. That survey asked a representative sample of military spouses of active-duty airmen questions focused on specific issues and associated factors. The authors found that sizable segments of the population have experienced negative effects on child behavior, family finances, and spousal employment after moves and deployments. They also found that spouses were not always aware that programs exist to address their problems or were unable to take advantage of them. The report concludes with a series of options for improving the available support; these include expanding assistance during moves and deployments, increasing the availability of child care and youth recreational activities, developing partnerships with national companies and contractors to improve employment opportunities for spouses, and centrally maintaining direct contact information for spouses.
530			_aAlso available on the internet via WWW in PDF format.
610	1	0	_aUnited States. _bAir Force _xMilitary life.
650		0	_aAir Force spouses _xServices for _zUnited States.
650		0	_aAir Force spouses _zUnited States _xAttitudes _vStatistics.
650		0	_aFamilies of military personnel _xServices for _zUnited States _vStatistics.
650		0	_aHousehold surveys _zUnited States _vStatistics.
700	1		_aMiller, Laura L., _d1967- _eauthor.
700	1		_aMeadows, Sarah O. _eauthor.
700	1		_aHanser, Lawrence M. _eauthor.
700	1		_aTaylor, Stephanie. _eauthor.
710	2		_aProject Air Force (U.S.). _bManpower, Personnel, and Training Program.
710	2		_aRand Corporation.
710	1		_aUnited States. _bAir Force.
856	4	1	_yOnline Access _uhttp://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR879.html
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