How does anticipation of separation affect prioritization of relational needs and coping strategies?
When partners become aware that they will be separated for an extended period of time due to...
Sexual orientation plays an important role in determining an individual's coping strategies under extreme stress.
Research has shown that gay men are more likely to use avoidance coping strategies...
During their time in a military unit, soldiers may experience intense emotions related to their romantic partners back home and desire for companionship during deployment.
They must navigate...
Sexual partnerships can be defined as physical and emotional connections between individuals that involve mutually satisfying sexual interactions. In military settings, sexual partnerships have been...
Intimate relationships require constant care and effort to maintain intimacy and emotional connection. When faced with prolonged separations due to deployment or relocation, couples must find ways to...
Partners have increasingly been recognized for their crucial roles in supporting military members through deployment-related stressors and challenges. Studies show that partner empathy can help...
As same-sex marriage becomes increasingly recognized around the world, more LGBT couples are serving in the military. Research suggests that there is a strong link between trust, emotional...
Sexual coercion is a form of interpersonal violence that can have negative consequences for mental health, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. In...
Sexual dynamics are an essential part of human experience and behavior. They involve complex interactions between physical and emotional responses to sexual stimuli, which can have profound effects...
How Soldiers Reconcile Feelings of Isolation
After returning home from a military deployment, soldiers often struggle to reintegrate into civilian life. One common challenge they face is feeling...