When soldiers experience combat exposure during military service, it can have profound effects on their sexual scripts, fantasies, and behaviors. Sexual scripts are the beliefs and expectations about...
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: How war changes sexual scripts, fantasies, and behaviors in military service
There are many reasons why humans engage in sexual activity. One reason is to express love, affection, and commitment. Another reason is to procreate. But there is another important reason that is...
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: Does having regular sex lead to increased self confidence and personal growth or loss of autonomy and control?
Leadership is often associated with power, authority, and control. In the context of a relationship, whether it be romantic, platonic, familial, or professional, there are certain dynamics that come...
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: Leadership and sexuality: how power dynamics impact relationships
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of human life that can have significant implications for the recovery of individuals who have experienced traumatic events, including those who have served in...
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: Achieving intimate bliss: how sex can help veterans heal after battle
How do sexual relationships affect leadership perception, hierarchy, and decision-making?
Leadership is often characterized by a sense of power and control over others. This can be seen in the way...
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: Sexual relationships and leadership: exploring the impact on perception, decisionmaking, and hierarchy
How do survivors manage the tension between needing control and needing connection within intimacy?
To understand this question, it is important to define what exactly "survivor" means. According...
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: Sexuality and relationships: how do survivors manage control and connection for intimacy in a healthy way?
Sexual coercion is a form of nonconsensual sexual activity that can have profound effects on a soldier's psychological wellbeing. It can leave them feeling powerless and unable to assert themselves...
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: How sexual coercion impacts a soldiers sense of control and selfefficacy in relationships
Emotional resilience is the ability to cope effectively with stressors that life throws at you. This includes being able to bounce back from negative experiences and maintain a positive outlook. When...
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: Understanding relational asymmetries after deployment: how differences in emotional resilience can affect couples
Emotional regulation is a key component of effective decision making. It involves managing one's own feelings and reactions so that they do not interfere with the rational evaluation of an issue....
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How do veterans adapt to relational expectations that prioritize empathy, negotiation, and mutual vulnerability over hierarchy and control? This is an important question for those who have served...
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: Navigating relational expectations: transitioning from military hierarchy to civilian intimacy