Intimacy and trust are essential components of any healthy relationship.
Military service often requires extended periods of separation, which can challenge these qualities. To preserve intimacy...
The effects of war can be long lasting and far-reaching, affecting the lives of those who serve their country for years after they come back from deployment. One of these impacts is often felt in the...
Emotional distance can be defined as an emotional detachment between partners who are involved in a relationship. It is often experienced as a lack of closeness, intimacy, or connectedness between...
The LGBT community has been gaining acceptance and recognition worldwide for its rights to be treated equally and have access to the same opportunities as heterosexual people.
Researchers have...
The study of rotational deployments is an important area of research for scientists working to understand how different life experiences can impact human development.
Rotational deployment is...
Partner Support During Deployment
Deployments are often stressful times for both service members and their families. Service members may be away from home for months at a time, which can lead to...
Soldiers who have been exposed to traumatic experiences may develop different ways of managing their emotions, which can affect their ability to maintain positive relationships. While some soldiers...
There is a lot of research done in psychology about how social support helps people cope with stress and manage their mental health during times of crisis. But what happens when one or both members...
The impact of military-induced mobility on sustaining intimate partnerships has been a subject of much research and debate in recent years. This phenomenon refers to the disruption of romantic...
Soldiers Maintain Emotional Identity
In transient, high-stress, and high-mobility environments, such as those experienced by soldiers, it is essential for individuals to preserve their emotional...