LGBT military couples face unique challenges when it comes to finding compatible partners. Unlike heterosexual couples who may have more opportunities for meeting potential partners through friends...
Sexual orientation can be defined as an individual's emotional, romantic, physical, and/or sexual attraction to another person. It is categorized into heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality,...
What is the impact of institutionalized stigma on the emotional strategies of LGBTQ service members?
The term "institutionalized stigma" refers to the ways that societal beliefs about certain...
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...
Coping with relational anxiety can be difficult for anyone, but it is especially challenging for members of the LGBT community who may feel isolated or stigmatized due to their sexual orientation or...
How do same-sex couples maintain relational identity under the scrutiny of military peers?
The question of how same-sex couples maintain their relational identities when they are surrounded by...
Shared Living Quarters in the Military
The military is a highly structured environment where soldiers are expected to follow strict rules and regulations. One of these regulations is that all...
Soldiers face many challenges in their daily lives, including coping with strict military structures and regulations that can be difficult to navigate. These challenges can lead to feelings of...
The process of how someone's sex, gender, and sexual orientation develop during their time in the military can be influenced by several factors. One of these is their unique experience within the...
How do experiences of discrimination within the military affect trust and relational satisfaction among LGBT couples?
LGBTQ individuals face significant challenges when it comes to finding a...