When soldiers go to war, they face many challenges that can have long-term psychological effects. One challenge is the difficulty of maintaining healthy relationships while undergoing combat...
Can Sexual Closeness Enhance Group Cohesion, Morale, and Mutual Support During Deployment?
The purpose of this article is to explore whether sexual closeness can contribute positively towards...
Most people believe that the key to maintaining a successful relationship is having a stable home base.
This assumption does not hold true for those living the military lifestyle. The military...
How do individuals reconcile personal growth during deployment with partners' expectations of relational continuity?
This article explores how individuals can balance their own needs for personal...
The United States Armed Forces is an organization that requires service members to be away from home for extended periods. Deployments are challenging because they separate soldiers from their...
When military personnel are deployed for extended periods, it can be difficult to maintain strong, stable relationships with their partners back home. Separation anxiety and loneliness can take a...
Effects of Prolonged Separation on Sexual Satisfaction and Intimacy Among Deployed Partners
Sexual satisfaction is the mental and emotional state that an individual experiences after a sexual...
How do partners navigate relational negotiation when soldiers' coping strategies diverge from pre-deployment norms?
Partnership is an important part of life for many people who have deployed. When...
Duties in the military are known for being physically and mentally demanding.
Less attention has been given to the impact that these duties have on the quality of emotional connection between...
Relational Continuity Among Military Partners
Partners who are left behind while their significant others serve in active duty face unique challenges that can strain their relationship. This is...