Sexual repression refers to the practice of suppressing one's natural instinct towards sexuality and desire for erotic expression. This can be done through various means such as religious beliefs,...
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: Exploring how sexual repression affects interpersonal aggression and cohesiveness
The word "reconcile" means to bring together again or make compatible after a conflict has occurred. In the context of militaries, this could refer to the difficult process of balancing the loyalty...
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: Lgbtq+ members in military face challenge reconciling loyalty to partners, peers & institution.
The concept of secrecy refers to the act of keeping something confidential or hidden from others. It is often used to prevent unwanted exposure or embarrassment, but it can also have negative effects...
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: The negative impacts of secrecy on mental health and performance
Sexual Health Education and Emotional Intelligence Training for Soldiers
Sexual health education is an essential component of overall well-being that helps individuals understand their bodies,...
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: How to improve your relationship skills: sexual health education & emotional intelligence training.
Service members who have been deployed away from their home base for an extended period may experience disruptions to their usual interactions with loved ones and peers. These disruptions can lead to...
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: Evaluating continuity: how military deployments impact relationships and emotional wellbeing
Combat experiences are an integral part of military life, but they can have significant psychological effects on soldiers. One such effect is moral injury, which occurs when a soldier feels guilt,...
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: Sex/intimacy/eroticism: how moral injury affects veterans relationships and trust issues.
Sexual norms are cultural expectations about what is considered appropriate or inappropriate sexual behavior within a given society. These norms can be influenced by various factors, including...
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: How the structure of closed systems influences sexual norms and behaviors
The term "emotional shift" refers to changes in an individual's emotional state that occur gradually and without obvious external cause.
Someone who was previously happy may become sad over time....
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: Military deployment emotional shift examples: a guide to mental health challenges and how to manage them
The assumption that emotional support from loved ones is always accessible is often challenged when individuals are involved in prolonged service. Prolonged service can refer to military deployment,...
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: Are you feeling alone during military deployment? overcoming barriers to emotional support
In a military context, romantic longing can be heightened when soldiers are isolated from their loved ones for extended periods of time. This phenomenon is often observed among troops stationed far...
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: Soldiers & loneliness: how emotional deprivation can lead to romantic longing under conditions of isolation