'The inability to find work following accompanied postings was described as influencing how some spouses perceived their value and status within society.

"… [not working] … affects my moods … I get quite down about it and because I like to be able to do something) to contribute even if it … buy the week’s shopping. … it’s something and it does get me down."

'(Dee, 30s, NCO, Army)'


 

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being.

Rachael Gribble, Laura Goodwin, Sian Oram, Nicola T Fear

April 1, 2019