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.
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One of the most common psychological struggles among military personnel is their ability to maintain emotional resilience when facing difficult circumstances, such as combat stress, injury, or...
The term "emotional resilience" refers to an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations and bounce back from them. It involves being able to handle challenges, difficulties, and setbacks...
Empathy is an important factor in maintaining relational satisfaction, sexual health, and emotional resilience during high-intensity military service. In this context, empathy refers to the ability...