Military families carry unique machiavellianism burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Machiavellianism 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 machiavellianism
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against machiavellianism
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or machiavellianism creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Machiavellianism
Military children are resilient but face significant machiavellianism risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's machiavellianism all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Machiavellianism
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost machiavellianism support for military families.