Resilience is an important factor for successful adaptation to stressful situations such as warfare. Military service presents unique challenges that can threaten even strong relationships, including...
The relationship between sexual identity and military role expectations has been studied extensively for decades in psychology research.
There is still limited understanding of how these factors...
There has been an increased focus on understanding how chronic hypervigilance can impact various aspects of life, including sexual desire, emotional responsiveness, and relational engagement in...
The development or maintenance of sexual identity in restrictive military environments can be a complex process that involves various factors such as culture, socialization, and personal experiences....
Mentorship is a powerful tool that has been proven to have significant positive effects on the wellbeing, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or...
Sexual identity exploration refers to the process through which individuals become aware of their own sexual orientation and gender identity. This is an important aspect of self-discovery that can be...
One common challenge faced by LGBT couples in the military is hierarchical imbalance. This can occur when one partner is higher ranking than the other, leading to power dynamics that may impact their...
A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer soldiers who had served for more than six months in high-stress operational areas...
Masculine identity is commonly constructed through military values such as discipline, respect for authority, strength, and courage. These values are often associated with sexualized behaviors that...
What is a transgender person? A transgender person is someone whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth. They may identify as male, female, non-binary, agender, or another...