Intimate relationships between partners are built upon trust, communication, mutual respect, and affection. Partners may develop different ways of expressing their love for each other based on their...
Soldiers are often required to maintain relationships with their civilian partners when they are away on deployment for extended periods of time. This can be a difficult task due to the unique...
How do individuals negotiate emotional expectations when each deployment reshapes their understanding of connection?
The study of military couples' relationship dynamics has been a subject of much...
Sexuality can be defined as the expression of one's gender identity and physical attraction to others. It encompasses a wide range of activities from romantic relationships to sexual intercourse....
How do intimate rituals contribute to adaptive emotional regulation during deployment?
Intimate rituals refer to activities that couples perform together to connect emotionally and physically,...
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of romantic relationships, including those between military personnel who are deployed to serve their country. Deployments often involve physical separation...
Many factors contribute to a soldier's identity shift during and following deployment. These include social isolation, trauma exposure, stressors, and changes in responsibilities and duties. When...
When soldiers are deployed for an extended period of time, it can have negative effects on their emotional wellbeing and interpersonal relationships. One area that is particularly affected is...
Soldiers are often called to deploy multiple times during their careers, putting strain on both their personal and professional lives. While they may be away from home for weeks, months, or even...
How do anger, frustration, or misunderstanding shape relational evolution within teams over extended deployments?
Over an extended deployment, there are several potential ways that emotions such...