Work/Family Attitudes of Dual Military Member Couples

This report provides a comparison of the work/family attitudes of dual military member Air Force couples with those of Air Force couples with a civilian spouse. Results of analyses of responses to the U.S. Air Force Spouse Survey and the Organizational Assessment Package show dual military member couples to be less satisfied with on-base services, more frustrated with their jobs and work environment, and less apt to be influenced in a career decision by job benefits or patriotism. When viewed in light of demographic differences between the comparison groups, dual military member couples were characterized as more motivated to achieve, more confident of their abilities, and more frustrated with not achieving their potential in their jobs. Includes a review of literature on the work/family interface, and recommendations for Air Force leaders.