Conflict in Familial Relationships: A Case Study of A Veteran Living Beyond War
Start Date
10-2-2021 3:45 PM
End Date
10-2-2021 4:30 PM
Proposal Type
Presentation
Proposal Description
As a soldier of war returns home, there is a strain placed on certain family members to meet the veteran’s perceived expectations, which can ultimately lead to conflict within his family. The authors discuss the experience of a veteran, who served as Dismounted Squad Leader in Iraqi Freedom, and how his mental and emotional stressors, along with post traumatic stress disorder and physical ailments have led to conflict within his family relationships. Utilizing Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model Of Development, the authors demonstrate how a veteran’s life and familial relationships can be affected both directly and indirectly, as the veteran struggles to connect with who he once was, how his war life affected him, and now being placed back into a familiar, yet unfamiliar, space with new expectations can cause conflict. The case study offers families of veterans a template of how to create an opportunity to open conversation and space for healing.
Keywords: family relationships; conflict; support; veteran; roles and relationships
Conflict in Familial Relationships: A Case Study of A Veteran Living Beyond War
As a soldier of war returns home, there is a strain placed on certain family members to meet the veteran’s perceived expectations, which can ultimately lead to conflict within his family. The authors discuss the experience of a veteran, who served as Dismounted Squad Leader in Iraqi Freedom, and how his mental and emotional stressors, along with post traumatic stress disorder and physical ailments have led to conflict within his family relationships. Utilizing Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model Of Development, the authors demonstrate how a veteran’s life and familial relationships can be affected both directly and indirectly, as the veteran struggles to connect with who he once was, how his war life affected him, and now being placed back into a familiar, yet unfamiliar, space with new expectations can cause conflict. The case study offers families of veterans a template of how to create an opportunity to open conversation and space for healing.
Keywords: family relationships; conflict; support; veteran; roles and relationships
Additional Comments
Author Bios
Krystle L. Hunter has a Master of Science in Education Law and Doctorate in Philosophy in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. She serves as an Executive Administrator to a medical non-profit organization and is involved in higher education and conflict research.
Shaun M. Hunter is a Combat Infantry Veteran of over 15 years of service to the United States Army, who deployed to Iraq. He has an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education. In addition, he serves as a public servant to a law enforcement agency and to a childcare facility.
Presenters
Krystle L. Hunter, PhD; Shaun M. Hunter, B.S.