The anticipation of stigma can have a significant impact on how people interact socially within their unit. In this article, I will discuss several examples of situations where stigma may be...
Military culture is unique because it places high value on courage, sacrifice, and dedication to duty, which can be challenging for members to reconcile with their personal lives and emotions. Sexual...
Relational Role Ambiguity and Psychological Consequences in High-Stakes Professional Events
Professional environments such as meetings, presentations, negotiations, and conferences can create...
Intimacy has been shown to play an important role in helping individuals cope with various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Studies have...
Emotional intimacy is an essential part of human development, allowing people to connect with others on a deeper level and create meaningful relationships. It can also be a crucial factor in helping...
Soldier wellbeing is essential for successful military operations because it influences their ability to perform their duties effectively and maintain morale. Operational stress, relational needs,...
The term "emotional support" refers to the process of providing comfort, understanding, and validation to someone who is feeling distressed or upset. It can take many forms, including verbal...
How do soldiers maintain relational authenticity under organizational pressure?
Soldiers must deal with various pressures that can have an impact on their personal lives, such as intense training,...
One might imagine that veterans returning home after deployment would be excited to reconnect with loved ones, eager to share stories of their adventures abroad.
Many combat veterans struggle with...
When most people think about the military, they imagine intense combat situations that leave deep scars both physically and psychologically.
There are also many less visible but equally...