The psychological concept of cognitive dissonance occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values that create mental tension. This can happen when one's actions are out of...
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: Cognitive dissonance how military personnel struggle with conflicting beliefs during combat.
Trust is an important aspect of all human relationships, but it can be especially crucial in a military environment where comrades must rely on each other for their safety and well-being. In a...
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: Trust in military comraderie: how it affects sexual decisionmaking and relationships
How do soldiers negotiate relational expectations in the context of hierarchical constraints?
Soldiers are often placed in situations where they must follow strict military protocol and obey...
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: Soldiering through: navigating hierarchy and intimacy in military relationships
Anticipated Discrimination
The anticipation of discrimination is a powerful phenomenon that can have profound effects on human behavior, including in romantic relationships. For same-sex military...
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: Sexuality in military couples: how anticipated discrimination affects affection and eroticism
Intimacy can be defined as an emotional closeness or bond between individuals characterized by mutual trust, understanding, caring, support, and affection. It is a state of being connected to another...
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: Intimacy: exploring its role in military spouses mental health outcomes
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for building and maintaining strong relationships, both inside and outside of military settings.
The unpredictable nature of combat missions can...
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: Military communication challenges during combat missions and their impact on intimacy
The topic of this article is how societal expectations of masculinity or femininity interfere with intimate expression among LGBT soldiers. This article will explore how these societal expectations...
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: Overcoming societal expectations of masculinity & femininity to improve intimacy for lgbt military personnel
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to navigating consent, desire, and ethical responsibility in hierarchical and high-stress environments. In this article, we will explore how soldiers can...
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: How military members can maintain healthy boundaries while navigating sexuality and consent under stress
Emotions play an important role in our daily lives, helping us to express ourselves and connect with others.
During deployment, military personnel are often required to suppress their emotions for...
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: Unpacking emotion suppression during deployment: how it impacts relationships after returning home
Cultural Norms in Multinational Missions
LGBT service members are an increasingly common sight in military organizations around the world. While their presence has been welcomed by some countries,...
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: How do cultural norms in multinational missions affect the experience of lgbt service members?