How do partners manage relational unpredictability when soldiers' emotional communication styles shift post-deployment?
Soldiers returning from deployment may experience changes to their emotional...
Sustaining Intimacy Under High-Risk Operations: The Mechanisms Used by Military Couples
When a couple is living through a situation where one partner has been deployed to a warzone, they may face...
The term "relational patience" refers to an individual's ability to manage his or her expectations for romantic relationships, especially during times of separation due to military deployments. While...
Soldiers must be able to sustain intimacy despite the challenges of rotational deployments. This requires an understanding of psychological processes that can help them maintain close connections...
Sexual activity plays an important role in emotional regulation for people who are deployed in the military. Deployment can be stressful, dangerous, and physically demanding, which can lead to...
Interpreting Partner Behavior Under Intermittent Contact, Secrecy, or Communication Delays
Soldiers who serve away from home may be subject to various forms of intermittent contact, secrecy, or...
There is a lot of research done in psychology about how social support helps people cope with stress and manage their mental health during times of crisis. But what happens when one or both members...
Soldiers who are repeatedly separated from their partners face unique challenges that can strain even the most robust relationship. With each deployment comes the potential for physical harm to...
When military personnel are deployed for an extended period of time, it can have a profound impact on both their mental and physical health. Emotional intimacy with loved ones is often one of the...
Most people assume that military service is all about discipline and professional restraint, but it can also be difficult to balance these obligations with one's personal life and desires.
While...