Soldiers often experience intense psychological and physical stress during combat situations. This can lead them to seek out emotional connections with others, such as fellow soldiers, civilians, or...
Military Attachments
It is well known that members of the military have to form close relationships with their comrades due to the nature of the job, but what are the long-term emotional...
What is the significance of shared suffering in forming deep bonds among military personnel?
Bonds formed during war are some of the strongest connections humans can make. Soldiers who fight...
Military units are known for their rigorous training regimens, strict hierarchies, and code of conduct that emphasizes discipline, selflessness, and obedience.
Despite these constraints, soldiers...
When service members return from deployment, they often experience mixed emotions regarding their relationships with their fellow soldiers. While some may be eager to reconnect with friends and...
Subtle Signs of Relational Rejection/Acceptance
When soldiers are deployed to combat zones, they may experience feelings of loneliness, isolation, and distance from their loved ones back home....
In combat zones, mutual dependence is crucial for survival. Soldiers rely on each other for their lives and must trust one another implicitly to succeed in mission objectives. This can create intense...
The military is an environment where individuals must prioritize their duties above all else, but this can lead to difficulties maintaining strong relationships with others. Members of the military...
How do sexual and romantic bonds buffer against isolation, moral injury, and stress fatigue in hierarchical military units?
We will explore how sexual and romantic bonds can help mitigate the...
Intimate bonds are strong emotional attachments between individuals, often characterized by feelings of closeness, trust, love, and mutual support. In military settings, these bonds can be especially...