Soldiers experience intense mental and physical challenges during combat, which affect their emotional and social lives. They are trained to be alert and vigilant at all times, ready for action, and...
Partners can work together to build their ability to deal with challenging situations through the development of shared meaning systems that provide a sense of stability and security even when faced...
Sexual intimacy is an integral part of many romantic relationships that helps to create a deep connection between partners. It involves physical closeness, emotional bonding, and a sense of shared...
The ability to connect with others is an innate human desire that can bring joy, fulfillment, and meaning to life. It is also a crucial part of soldiering, allowing soldiers to build camaraderie,...
I will explore how soldiers interpret the emotional risks of falling in love during wartime when losing that love feels terrifyingly possible. Falling in love can be one of life's greatest joys, but...
Sexual compatibility is an important factor that can have significant impact on the overall performance of a military unit. When individuals within a group are sexually compatible, they feel more...
Shared operational risk involves exposing one's vulnerability to another person through the sharing of personal and private details about oneself and allowing that person access to those same areas...
The integration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals into the US Armed Forces has been a significant issue for decades. This is primarily because of the social and cultural...
Emotional resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope effectively with stress, trauma, adversity, and challenges. It involves developing psychological strategies that enable individuals to...
Soldiers often experience trauma, stress, fear, anxiety, and sadness during their service. These feelings may contradict traditional military values of strength, bravery, and stoicism.
Soldiers...