Can shared relational goals improve individual and collective functioning?
A shared relational goal is an agreement between two people to work together towards achieving specific outcomes that can...
Gender Norms in Military Culture and their Impact on Emotional Expression, Conflict Management, and Intimacy
Military culture is characterized by strict rules, regulations, and codes of conduct...
Soldiers must balance their personal lives and work life to achieve both relational dependency and operational independence. Relational dependency refers to the emotional and psychological reliance...
Sexual Responsiveness Supporting Ethical Reflection And Emotional Closeness In Couples
Sexual responsiveness is an essential aspect of building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships....
Mission-First Thinking vs. Collaborative Decision Making
Mission-first thinking is a mindset that prioritizes accomplishing specific goals above all else. In contrast, collaborative decision...
Shared operational experiences refer to situations where individuals work together towards achieving a common goal. These experiences can be physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional,...
Communication Technologies Mediate Relational Intimacy During Deployment
Communication technology mediates relational intimacy during deployment, allowing soldiers to stay connected to their loved...
Relationships are built on communication. When two people communicate effectively, they can understand each other's needs and desires, solve problems together, and build a strong bond that lasts for...
Soldiers must deal with many challenges when it comes to balancing autonomy and emotional dependency. On one hand, they need to be independent, self-reliant, and capable of making decisions without...
The impact of military deployment on mental health has been widely studied, but less attention has been paid to how it affects individual soldiers' romantic lives. Deployment often means being away...