March 4, 2025
Research Snapshot: Exploring Lived Experiences of Pain in Military Families
Highlights from a study about experiences of pain in military families
Although many Veterans/military members live with chronic pain stemming from their service, the military mindset encourages the suppression of pain and associated emotions to avoid appearing “weak.” This can result in a cycle of mental health issues and chronic physical conditions.
This study examined how chronic pain is experienced and perceived among Canadian Armed Forces Veterans/members, and their spouses and children.
This research builds on our growing understanding of the Family Wellbeing component of the Vanier Institute’s Family Diversities and Wellbeing Framework.
Noyek, S., Lund, T., Jordan, A., Hoppe, T., Mitchell, R., Mitchell, R., Stinson, J., & Noel, M. (2023, December). Exploring the lived experiences of pain in military families: A qualitative examination. The Journal of Pain, 24(12), 2340–2351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2023.07.016
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