Soldiers' friendships are forged under conditions of extreme stress, which often involves life-threatening situations. When they face such challenges together, they develop strong bonds based on...
Exposure to Combat or Trauma: Its Effect on Relational Prioritization and Emotional Bonding
Exposure to traumatic events can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to form healthy and...
Soldiers are people who have chosen to serve their country, but they also have personal lives that include social connections and potential romance. Under stressful combat situations, it is important...
Soldiers in high-risk operational environments face a significant challenge in balancing their need for emotional closeness and the necessity to protect themselves from enemy attack. They must...
Differentiating Between Short-Term Coping Bonds and Long-Term Relational Commitments Among Soldiers
Soldiers are trained to be able to bond quickly with their fellow comrades while in combat...