Millennium Cohort Study of Adolescent Resilience

The Defense Department’s Millennium Cohort Study of Adolescent Resilience, or SOAR, is the most comprehensive study of military-connected adolescents undertaken by the Defense Department. It provides information on how military experiences impact adolescents’ health and well-being. Topic areas include psychological and physical health, academic achievement and educational/career aspirations.

SOAR is part of the DOD Millennium Cohort Program of active-duty, reserve and National Guard service members and veterans and their families, launched in 2001. SOAR’s findings help the DOD direct and tailor programs and services to address the health and well-being of military-connected adolescents.

• 2022-2023 SOAR study findings
• Who is Enrolled in the Study of Adolescent Resilience? infographic
• Relationship Between Parental and Adolescent Mental Health infographic
• Health-Related Behaviors of Military Connected Adolescents infographic
• Military Life for Children of Service Members infographic
• Adolescent Education, Extracurriculars and Aspirations infographic
• Peer Relationships Among Military Connected Adolescents infographic
• Sources of Support for Military Families infographic