Research & Reports

Research & Reports

Driving Change Through Research

Research is the cornerstone of MFAN’s work and drives much of the organization’s decision-making. Our research is unique because we learn from military families’ experiences, in their own words, through a rigorous qualitative design.

 

October 20, 2026

National Profile Report

MFAN will release its latest research report on November 5, the National Profile of Currently Serving Military Families providing a deeper understanding of the experiences and challenges facing families across the force.

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Privatized Military Housing Report Part I

This report shows the initial findings of the Privatized Military Housing Survey, which described...

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Understanding the Effect of Military Moves

Military families described how moving affected their lives in four primary areas: finances, empl...

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2017 Military Family Support Programming Survey Results

MFAN’s second support programming survey was a holistic look at the support needs of military and...

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