Soldiers face various challenges during their time in service, including deployments that can put strain on their relationships back home. Partners may develop secondary trauma or stress from...
Research suggests that both women and men experience changes in their sexual behaviors when preparing for deployment or going to dangerous areas.
Anticipation of deployment
When military...
Extended deployments are military assignments that last for more than six months. They can be challenging for both the soldier and their family members. Deployments often cause stress and anxiety in...
The Effect of Exposure to Combat Stress on Soldiers' Interpretation and Response to Relational Cues
Soldiers experience many different types of stressors while engaged in combat operations. Some...
Intimacy after Witnessing Destruction
Soldiers can experience an intense bond with their fellow comrades while serving in combat zones, and they may share emotional closeness through sharing...
Sexual satisfaction can have a profound impact on mental health outcomes during and after deployment for military personnel and their partners. Deployment is an extremely stressful time for both...
How does the anticipation of deployment-related separation shape emotional regulation within relationships?
The anticipation of deployment-related separation can have a significant impact on...
Soldiers face many challenges when deployed for extended periods of time. They miss their families, friends, and familiar routines, often for months or even years at a time. But what about those who...
In everyday life, there are many challenges that people face when it comes to building trust between themselves and their loved ones.
For military veterans who have been through traumatic...
Operational stress is a term used to describe the mental health impact that can result from serving in combat zones or high-stress environments. It includes physical reactions such as increased heart...