Military families carry unique locus of control burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Locus of Control Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering locus of control
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against locus of control
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or locus of control creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Locus of Control
Military children are resilient but face significant locus of control risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's locus of control all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Locus of Control
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost locus of control support for military families.