We will explore the various ways in which soldiers may experience tension between their professional duties and their personal relationships while deployed away from home. We will examine how these...
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that the anticipation of operational losses can have profound effects on relational coping, prioritization, and emotional investment. Relational...
Military service can have a profound impact on the ability to form meaningful connections with others. This is especially true when it comes to romantic relationships, where emotional closeness is...
The term "emotional anchor" refers to an individual's sense of security or stability that they obtain through their relationships, personal beliefs, routines, rituals, and social structures. This...
Time pressure in military environments can constrain the development of meaningful intimacy between individuals due to several factors such as limited opportunities for social interaction, increased...
The psychological impact of war on soldiers has been studied extensively since World War I, when it became evident that many veterans were suffering from what was then called "shell shock" but is now...
Secrecy is defined as the act of keeping something secret from someone else. It can be voluntary or involuntary. In the context of high surveillance environments, secrecy often comes with negative...
What Psychological Barriers Inhibit the Development of Romantic Relationships During Active Duty?
The lack of personal time is one major psychological obstacle that can hinder the development of...
LGBT service members are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, asexual, agender, nonbinary, or otherwise fall outside traditional gender...
A soldier's sexual identity is influenced by their physical and emotional experiences during service, which can be challenging to navigate, especially when they are isolated from family and friends....