How does exposure to repeated life-threatening events shape perception of relational and sexual risk?
Living through traumatic experiences, such as being involved in car accidents or surviving...
One of the most difficult challenges facing soldiers during combat is maintaining strong emotional connections with their partners back home. Soldiers can experience intense feelings of isolation,...
In this essay, we will examine the impact that military service has on a person's perceptions of their romantic partners during times of high stress. We will explore how combat exposure can shape an...
Reconciling Attachment Needs with Operational Risk
Soldiers are trained to overcome their emotional attachments to their families and loved ones in order to serve their country's interests and...
The role of women in military is still under debate today, but it has been changing rapidly over the last few decades. Women have fought alongside men in every major conflict since World War II,...
How does exposure to morally ambiguous combat scenarios affect soldiers' ethical decision-making in intimate relationships?
As a soldier, you are trained to follow orders without question. You...
When it comes to intimate relationships, one's emotional responsibilities towards their partner can be shaped by various factors.
One factor that may have been underestimated is the experience of...
Military personnel are exposed to moral dilemmas that can impact their decision-making abilities, especially when making split-second decisions under extreme stress. These experiences can have...
Psychological Mechanisms for Sustaining Intimacy under Extreme Stress
There are several psychological mechanisms that enable soldiers to maintain intimacy despite extreme stress. One mechanism is...
Sexual activity is commonly understood to be an important aspect of human life. It has been shown to play a significant role in various contexts such as stress reduction, relaxation, pleasure...