Social Determinant of Unconventional Resilience: Tactical Engagement with Family Formations

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Social Determinant of Unconventional Resilience: Tactical Engagement with Family Formations
Jeschke EA, Patton J, Wyma-Bradley J, Baker JB, Dorsch J, Huffman SL 25(1). 89
Publication Type: Journal Article (Ongoing Series / Unconventional Resilience)

Abstract:
Building off our operational model, we will discuss findings from our ethnographic study titled, “The Impact of Catastrophic Injury Exposure on Resilience in Special Operations Surgical Teams (SOST),” to establish that optimal family formations compose and coordinate momentum. We will use qualitative quotes to explore the constellation of various family formations. To achieve our goals, we will: 1) define the social determinant of family formations and provide background on how we merge family systems theory with military formations; 2) thematize various types of family formations that optimize or degrade unconventional resilience; and 3) relate tactical engagement with family formations to our metaphor of bag sets. We conclude by gesturing to how family formations encourage hospitality, which allows them to dispassionately organize social relationships that support Special Operations Forces mission success.

Keywords: unconventional resilience; social determinant; family formations; SOF medic
PMID: 40081345

DOI: 10.55460/UCGQ-87EY