Participation in a Family Readiness Group (FRG): How Does It Influence Military Spouse Identity?

IntroductionA significant amount of research has been done on the life experiences and resiliency of military spouses.Occupational science literature has continued to add to its construction of identity and how it both shapes and is shaped by occupational engagement. Despite the wealth of research surrounding military spouses, literature addressing the link between the occupational choices military spouses make and the influence of this on identity is sparse.Research QuestionHow does participation in a Family Readiness Group influence military spouse identity