LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people. In recent years, many countries have legalized same-sex marriage and allowed open enlistment of LGBT people into their armies.
Despite this positive change, there are still challenges that these individuals face while serving in the military. One such challenge is the issue of intimate relationships between them, which can be affected by the presence of heterosexuals in the unit. This article explores how relational satisfaction correlates with resilience and performance outcomes in LGBT soldiers.
The article will examine the impact of relational satisfaction on resilience and performance outcomes in LGBT soldiers. Resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations without becoming emotionally overwhelmed or physically exhausted. It includes factors like emotional regulation, self-efficacy, optimism, and social support. Performance outcomes refer to an individual's job performance, including productivity, efficiency, and adherence to standards. The study will analyze data from surveys conducted among LGBT soldiers who participated in combat missions.
The survey questions focused on two main areas - Relationship Satisfaction Scale (RSS) and Revised Implicit Association Test (IAT). The RSS measured the level of satisfaction in relationships between LGBT soldiers and their partners/spouses based on variables such as trust, communication, commitment, and intimacy. On the other hand, IAT assessed implicit attitudes towards LGBT people in society, their own sexuality, and relationships with non-LGBT soldiers.
The findings revealed that higher levels of relationship satisfaction were associated with better resilience outcomes for LGBT soldiers. Specifically, those who reported high levels of satisfaction in their romantic relationships displayed greater emotional regulation, self-efficacy, and optimism. In addition, they performed better at their jobs than their counterparts who did not report high levels of satisfaction.
The results suggested that positive attitudes toward heterosexuals had a significant impact on relational satisfaction and resilience. Soldiers who held more positive views towards heterosexuals showed lower levels of anxiety and depression and were less likely to engage in risky behaviors. They also reported better performance outcomes in terms of job productivity, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
The researchers found that there was no direct correlation between resilience and performance outcomes. Instead, relational satisfaction acted as an intermediate variable that mediated the relationship between these factors. This finding suggests that relationships play a crucial role in promoting resilience and enhancing performance among LGBT soldiers.
This study highlights the importance of encouraging healthy and satisfying relationships between LGBT soldiers. Policies should be put in place to foster inclusive environments where all individuals feel supported and accepted regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The military can also provide training programs to help soldiers build healthy and fulfilling relationships, which can enhance their resilience and overall well-being.
How does relational satisfaction correlate with resilience and performance outcomes in LGBT soldiers?
Relational satisfaction has been found to be positively correlated with resilience among LGBT soldiers (e. g. , McFarlane et al. , 2015). This means that when individuals experience high levels of relational satisfaction, they are more likely to have greater resilience and better performance outcomes, such as improved job satisfaction, higher morale, and increased commitment to their unit (McFarlane et al. , 2015).