Soldiers often experience conflicting emotions between their experiences in combat and their roles as family members and friends. While they may have to make difficult decisions and take actions that...
After War
The effects of war on human beings are manifold, and one of the most significant is its impact on interpersonal relationships, particularly those between soldiers who have fought...
Can intimate support mitigate cumulative psychological effects of repeated deployments?
By Kaitlyn D. Jones
The military experience is very challenging for soldiers who are regularly deployed...
The topic of how shared military experience influences relational closeness between service members is an important one for those who have served in the armed forces. It can be difficult to...
Civilian life is often characterized by stability and routine, where individuals can expect certainty and predictability regarding their relationships with others.
The experience of combat has...
In the context of returning military veterans, moral injury is the experience of profound guilt, shame, remorse, and psychological distress caused by actions that are seen to conflict with their...
The article is about how soldiers interpret relational closeness when their life has been threatened.
To understand this, let's take an example of a soldier who has gone through traumatic events...
Throughout history, there have been many accounts of individuals who have had to make difficult choices between their country and their family, friends, lovers, beliefs, or values. These decisions...
The military experience can have a profound effect on individuals, both physically and psychologically. In particular, combat-related traumas can cause lasting mental health issues that can impact...
In the past, recovering from trauma was often seen as a linear process whereby individuals progressed through various stages to reach a point of acceptance and closure.
Recent research suggests...