Shared Exposure to Combat or High-Risk Missions Enhances Relational Trust and Empathy
Shared exposure to combat or high-risk missions can have profound effects on relational trust and empathy...
In the context of combat, LGBT individuals may face unique challenges when it comes to forming and maintaining emotional bonds with their partners. Shared traumatic experiences can both strengthen...
How does exposure to life-threatening combat events shape relational priorities and emotional closeness?
Combat trauma is one of the most prevalent causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Sexual activity is often considered an instinctive behavior that serves to increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction.
It can also be used as a means of emotional regulation during times...
The need for human connections is essential for all people.
During wartime, soldiers must balance their instinctive drive for intimacy with the reality of life-threatening situations. They are...
The emotional intimacy between individuals in romantic relationships can be affected by their experiences with combat, particularly for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who...
Fear is an emotion that can have a significant impact on both verbal and nonverbal communication, including the exchange of consent during sexual encounters. In a combat environment, where...
Fear and combat-induced stress responses are common experiences for soldiers during military operations. Sexual behavior has been shown to be affected by these experiences, but the exact mechanisms...
In combat situations, soldiers are required to make quick decisions that can have life-or-death consequences.
These decisions often involve difficult moral and ethical dilemmas, such as whether to...
During combat missions, military personnel are often faced with intense and traumatic situations that can leave lasting mental and emotional scars. These experiences can have a significant impact on...