How can people adjust their expectations without compromising their essential principles? Many things could go wrong if an individual's values are disregarded to meet others' demands.
It is also...
How do prior interpersonal experiences shape expectations for emotional interaction in new units or missions?
Prior interpersonal experiences are crucial to shaping one's expectations for...
Deployment is an experience that can bring about significant changes in one's personality, values, beliefs, and behaviors. It involves being away from home for extended periods, facing various...
Sexual communication is an essential aspect of any healthy relationship, whether it be between romantic partners, friends, family members, or colleagues. It involves sharing thoughts, feelings,...
Repeated Exposure to Risk Shapes Soldiers' Emotions
Soldiers are trained to handle stressful situations that may arise during combat. They learn how to cope with fear, death, and...
Communal Norms and Peer Expectations Shape Relational Satisfaction
The influence of communal norms and peer expectations on romantic relationships has been extensively researched in psychology and...
One of the most challenging aspects of being married to someone who serves in the military is navigating the complexities that arise from their job requirements. This can include long deployments,...
LGBT Couples: Trust & Intimacy During Deployments
I will discuss how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples navigate trust and intimacy during deployments to hostile environments....
Emotional Expectations in Teams with Varying Degrees of Operational Experience
As individuals work together in groups, they develop certain emotional expectations that guide their interactions and...
How does prolonged absence from a romantic partner during deployment influence idealization and relational expectations?
Deployment can be a challenging time for military couples, as it often...