Operation military experience
STUDY UPDATE
DATA COLLECTION COMPLETED
Many thanks to all the families, both parents and adolescents, who participated in this project.
Researchers are now studying and analyzing the data collected and will share findings and other products from this research as they become available.
Please check this website for project updates.
About the Study
Operation Military Experience (Operation ME) is a nationwide study led by the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University. The project was designed to capture the diverse experiences of military families who experienced parental deployment following 9/11. Researchers interviewed families with two adolescent siblings who both experienced a parent’s deployment during childhood.
Whether families served in uniform, managed the household during deployment, or navigated childhood alongside a sibling experiencing the same deployment, every family’s experience contributes to a better understanding of military family life. The information gathered through Operation ME will help researchers identify factors that support resilience and positive outcomes among military-connected youth and families.
By the Numbers
Operation ME represents one of the largest studies of post-9/11 military families ever conducted. The project brought together researchers, practitioners, and military families from across the country to help deepen understanding of the long-term effects of deployment on children and families.
