LGBT service members have unique challenges when it comes to reconciling their relational attachments, personal identities, and professional obligations in complex operational contexts. As members of...
There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of interpersonal connections for mental health and wellbeing. Studies have shown that individuals who are socially isolated and lack strong...
Stressors for Deployed Couples
LGBTQ+ military service members who serve in high-risk operational zones face unique challenges during deployment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity....
What Are the Consequences of Sexual Secrecy on Group Morale?
Sexual secrecy refers to the practice of concealing one's sexual orientation or identity from others. This can take many forms,...
Communal living is a way of life that involves sharing resources and space with others. It has been practiced for centuries in various cultures and has become popular again recently due to concerns...
Sexual humor can be used as a means of coping in extreme situations to relieve stress, tension, and anxiety. It has been shown that jokes about sex can help alleviate fear and discomfort caused by...
In the face of emotional vulnerability, many service members struggle to regulate their feelings and cope with newfound challenges. The transition from military life can be a difficult one for those...
Developing one's own sense of gender and sexual identity can be difficult due to a range of factors including biological influences, environmental conditions, cultural pressures, personal...
As human beings, we all have emotions that drive our thoughts and actions. One of the most powerful emotions is fear, which can lead us to act in ways that are detrimental to ourselves and others if...
Ritualized identity affirmation can be defined as the practice of regularly expressing one's personal beliefs, values, and identities through formalized actions or behaviors that are socially...