The word "intimacy" is often associated with romantic or sexual partnerships between individuals who identify as heterosexual or cisgender.
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
As human beings, we are social creatures who thrive in communities. Our ability to form connections with others is crucial for our mental and physical wellbeing. Peer interaction plays a significant...
What is Social Support?
Social support refers to the emotional, practical, financial, and informational assistance received from others that promotes well-being and helps individuals cope with...
Soldiers returning home from deployment experience a significant shift in their social dynamics, as they transition from living in close quarters with fellow service members to reintegrating into...
How Does the Decline of Physical Public Spaces Affect Civic Engagement?
Public spaces are important for a community's wellbeing because they foster social interactions and help citizens feel...
The experience of shared suffering can have profound effects on the development of relational purpose and meaning. It is through these experiences that individuals learn how to relate to others in...
The impact of constant mobility on the development of long-term romantic bonds has been extensively studied and debated among psychologists, sociologists, and relationship experts. In this article, I...
Social and emotional cohesion is the degree to which individuals within a group are connected to one another through shared values, beliefs, identities, goals, and activities. Intimate relationships...
Military Service
The impact of military service on an individual's social identity can be profound, particularly for those who are currently serving or have recently returned from deployment. It...
Shared Narrative Construction During Deployment
During military deployments, individuals often experience high levels of stress due to the separation from loved ones and the potential for danger...