Sexual identity is the sense of one's self as male, female, both, or neither, and can be defined through biological, psychological, and social factors. Conflict occurs when an individual experiences...
The purpose of this article is to explore how combat exposure influences sexual dynamics and intimacy in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender military partnerships. Combat experiences can have...
Strategies for Maintaining Psychological Well-Being While Concealing Sexual Identity
LGBTQ individuals who serve in the military face unique challenges regarding their mental health due to the...
Internalized stigma can be defined as an individual's belief that they deserve negative treatment because of their identity. In the context of the military, this could manifest as a feeling that they...
The expectation of uniformity among service members has been an integral part of militaries across history, serving to ensure order and discipline within organizations. These expectations can be seen...
What psychological processes underlie the resilience of LGBT couples during extended deployments?
There has been a growing interest in understanding how members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual...
LGBT couples face unique challenges when it comes to navigating the psychological impact of repeated deployment and reintegration cycles. This is due to the fact that their relationships are often...
Combat experience influences sexual dynamics, intimacy, and relational strategies for all couples, regardless of their gender identities or sexual orientations.
The impact of these experiences can...
The military is often described as a conservative institution that has been slow to accept members of minority groups.
In recent years there have been increasing efforts to include lesbian, gay,...
The military is an institution that has been historically characterized by traditional gender roles and expectations. Men were seen as strong and masculine while women were expected to be submissive...