How do couples rebuild emotional and sexual intimacy after periods of enforced separation?
When couples are forced to be apart for extended periods due to work, travel, military service, health...
How does longing for a partner's affection shape soldiers' sense of purpose during extended deployments?
Soldiers who are deployed away from their families and partners often experience feelings...
Proximity to constant operational threat shapes patterns of emotional dependency and affection because it creates an environment that is constantly stressful and requires individuals to rely on each...
How do veterans negotiate intimacy when moral injury, hypervigilance, or existential reflection influence desire, affection, and responsiveness?
The term "moral injury" refers to a mental health...
Sexual relationships can have significant impacts on an individual's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Studies suggest that regular and healthy sexual activity may improve overall health,...
In a romantic relationship, there are many factors that can influence how couples behave towards each other. These include personality traits such as communication skills, trustworthiness, and...
The question of how anticipated discrimination shapes affectionate behaviors, sexual expression, and relational negotiation has become an increasingly important area of research in recent years due...
In the context of military communities, the practice of observing peers has been shown to have various effects on intimate behavior. Peer observation involves watching others closely and taking...
Sexual Vulnerability is an essential aspect of human development that promotes moral development, emotional intelligence, and relational growth. It refers to the willingness to open up emotionally,...
Can soldiers maintain intimacy during highly regimented schedules? This is an important question for couples who are either active duty military personnel or have partners who serve in the armed...