Rebuilding Relationship Identity After Deployment
After a deployment, it can be difficult to regain trust and rekindle intimacy in a relationship that may have been put on hold for months or...
The relationship between love and war is often fraught with danger and uncertainty. When soldiers are deployed to serve their country, they must leave behind the people who mean the most to them –...
1. What is secondary stress?
2. Why is it important for soldiers to maintain intimacy and communication with their partners during deployment?
3. Different ways that soldiers can stay connected...
Soldiers are often required to make difficult decisions when it comes to balancing their emotional loyalty towards a partner with their professional loyalty towards their unit. This can be especially...
How does anticipatory anxiety about redeployment affect sexual initiation, desire, and emotional responsiveness? This question has been studied extensively, but there is still much to learn....
Military couples face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining emotional engagement during their time apart due to unpredictable schedules. One of the most effective ways for these couples to...
Communication Technologies Mediate Relational Intimacy During Deployment
Communication technology mediates relational intimacy during deployment, allowing soldiers to stay connected to their loved...
Soldiers have to deal with conflicting loyalties between their country, their unit, their friends, and their family when they are deployed on missions. They must be loyal to their country and fulfill...
Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships, but it can be especially difficult to manage when one partner is deployed for extended periods of time. Deployment-induced relational conflicts...
Transitions from military deployments can often be difficult for soldiers and their families due to the physical separation that occurs during this time.
One aspect of transitioning back into...