The impact of LGBT service members on the evolution of military culture and policy has been significant throughout history, from the days when they were banned from serving to their full integration...
Collectivist military cultures value cohesion, loyalty, and conformity, but how can individuals maintain their unique identities while participating in these close-knit groups? This paper explores...
In military organizations, the establishment of close romantic relationships is often discouraged due to potential interference with professional duties.
Despite this cultural expectation,...
Military organizations are known for having strict rules that regulate behavior and interactions among its members. These rules are designed to ensure discipline and order within the organization,...
The purpose of this article is to explore how military culture shapes social expectations for romantic partnerships. Military life has a unique set of norms that can influence relationships between...
In military contexts, there are specific norms for interactions between soldiers that may include physical contact and intimate communication. These norms can be influenced by gender roles, rank...
Relational endurance is defined as the ability to maintain positive interactions with others despite challenges that arise within the relationship. It involves being able to adapt to changing...
Soldiers experience unique social situations that may influence their perceptions of appropriate romantic or sexual behavior. In modern militaries, gender roles and gender equality are changing...
There are several ways that the experience of gender-based vulnerability can interact with power dynamics in military culture to shape soldiers' expectations of intimacy and safety in romantic...
During World War II, many soldiers experienced combat-related stress, which included fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, and shame. Such experiences were known to have a significant impact on their sexual...