EP097 Military Marriage Survey

<p>Let’s talk numbers! Today we are going over the 2020 Military Marriage Survey Comprehensive Report, which was conducted in October of 2020. The report was released on August 14, 2021, Military Marriage Day and in this episode we are highlighting its findings.</p> <p>Our 2020 Marriage Survey Questions:</p> <p>1. Years Married</p> <p>2. Branch</p> <p>3. Officer or Enlisted</p> <p>4. Race</p> <p>5. How would you describe your marriage during active duty, reserve or guard service?</p> <p>6. How would you describe marriage resources you’ve utilized during active duty, reserve or guard service?</p> <p>7. Name the marriage resources you’ve used. (Program, counseling, book, etc.)</p> <p>8. Do you feel like your marriage is/was valued by military leadership?</p> <p>9. Do you believe military life plays a major role in the success or challenges within your marriage?</p> <p>10. Do you believe your personal fulfillment or achievement impacts your marriage?</p> <p>11. Do you feel personally fulfilled or accomplished?</p> <p>12. Why or why not?</p> <p>13. Have you consistently worked through your marriage?</p> <p>14. Was your work status by choice or impacted by military life?</p> <p>15. What was the biggest factor that impacted your marriage positively?</p> <p>16. What was the biggest factor that impacted your marriage negatively?</p> <p>17. What do you and your spouse argue mostly about?</p> <p>18. What is one thing that is missing from marriage resources?</p> <p>19. How has COVID-19 impacted your marriage?</p> <p>20. I feel confident in the future of my marriage.</p> <p>21. Finish this statement: Military Marriage is important because…</p> <p> </p> <p>Takeaways:</p> <p>- The 2020 Military Marriage Survey had a range of participants from 0 - 15+ years and representation from each branch although the majority were Air Force.</p> <p>- When asked to describe their military marriage 65.4% fell in the desired range, yet 34.6% fell in the undesired range</p> <p>- Resources other couples have used: sup