In the military, soldiers often experience intense emotions while fighting for their country. Soldiers are expected to perform their duties without showing signs of weakness or vulnerability, despite...
Many couples face challenges that threaten their ability to maintain emotional resilience and intimacy during times of operational unpredictability. These challenges can range from job changes,...
Soldiers and Relational Ambivalence
When soldiers are away from their families, they often experience a conflicting mix of emotions that can be difficult to navigate. On one hand, they may miss...
During wartime, soldiers face intense pressure to keep their personal lives separate from their professional lives. The military's hierarchical structure and strict codes of conduct make it difficult...
Longer than average deployment periods can take a toll on one's mental health, leading to high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Many military personnel and their partners have found that...
Soldiers are expected to perform at high levels under extremely difficult conditions, including during combat. This can be physically and mentally demanding, requiring them to make quick decisions...
Soldiers are required to maintain several identities simultaneously - their role as a soldier, gender roles, personal values and beliefs, family responsibilities, and social expectations. This is...
Peer validation is an important aspect of social interaction that has far-reaching implications for individuals' psychological wellbeing. It refers to the process through which individuals seek...
How do soldiers manage dual identities in environments with conflicting cultural and institutional norms?
Soldiers may experience conflicts between their personal beliefs and those imposed by...
The military profession requires soldiers to be tough, resilient, and able to overcome adversity. This is an essential aspect of being a soldier and it often means that emotions are pushed aside for...