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MFS Resilience Research

Family Resilience Experience Survey

MFS Research and Innovation staff regularly survey military and Veteran families to identify gaps and develop effective support systems and policies for military challenges.
Unlike civilian families, military families relocate more frequently, disrupting relationships and social support systems. They also endure repeated absences and high operational tempo, impacting quality of life, and potentially leading to an early transition to civilian life. 
The research team focuses on three military challenges: military-related absences, geographical relocations due to a military posting, and military-to-civilian transitions. Three survey questionnaires are used to gather information on these challenges from members and their families, comparing responses across different respondent groups and communities. The survey cycle rotates every three years, starting in 2024. All research is approved by the Social Science and Research Review Board (SSRRB), and questionnaires will be updated for the next cycle in 2027.
The research team shares key insights in three areas: implications and recommendations for practice, policy, and future research. Aggregate survey results highlight current gaps and areas of improvements for stakeholders. The research aims to inform effective systems and policies to improve resilience, helping families thrive despite the demands of military life. 
  • The Challenge
    Unlike civilian families, military families relocate more frequently, disrupting relationships and social support systems. They also endure repeated absences and high operational tempo, impacting quality of life, and potentially leading to an early transition to civilian life. 
  • The Research
    The research team focuses on three military challenges: military-related absences, geographical relocations due to a military posting, and military-to-civilian transitions. Three survey questionnaires are used to gather information on these challenges from members and their families, comparing responses across different respondent groups and communities. The survey cycle rotates every three years, starting in 2024. All research is approved by the Social Science and Research Review Board (SSRRB), and questionnaires will be updated for the next cycle in 2027.
  • The Impact
    The research team shares key insights in three areas: implications and recommendations for practice, policy, and future research. Aggregate survey results highlight current gaps and areas of improvements for stakeholders. The research aims to inform effective systems and policies to improve resilience, helping families thrive despite the demands of military life. 

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