The current study explores how soldiers may experience and manage stress through their intimate relationships. It is well known that military service has unique challenges for individuals and their...
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: 67% of army wives say more sexual intimacy leads to less stress
The effects of trauma experienced during combat on soldiers are far reaching and profound. Many veterans suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide attempts after returning...
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: Exploring the benefits of intimacy for combatrelated trauma recovery
Veterans returning from war often experience trauma that can affect their mental health and relationships. One such effect is moral injury, which occurs when an individual feels guilty for...
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: How moral injury affects veterans intimate relationships and impacts their mental health after war
Social support is crucial for building positive relationships and enhancing intimacy in military families. Social support can be defined as "the perception that one is cared for, valued, esteemed,...
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: The role of sex in building positive relationships and enhancing intimacy for military families
Soldiers returning from deployment often experience challenges reintegrating into civilian life, including difficulty adjusting to family roles and routines. These difficulties can lead to increased...
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: How partner support can stabilize relationships after deployment
Emotional Disclosure
When soldiers are deployed to war zones, they may experience intense and lasting traumas that can impact their mental health and wellbeing. These traumatic events can range...
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: Emotional disclosure can be difficult for veterans but essential for relationships
Soldiers are often deployed to different locations for various reasons such as peacekeeping missions, training exercises, humanitarian aid efforts, counterterrorism operations, combat missions, and...
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: Strategies for staying connected with loved ones during frequent deployments
How Rotational Deployment Impacts Anticipatory Grief in Romantic Relationships: An In-depth Look
Anticipatory grief is a term used to describe the feelings that arise when someone experiences an...
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: Experiencing anticipatory grief: how rotational deployment can affect your love life
During military training, soldiers are taught to suppress their emotions and act according to strict rules and procedures.
When they go home for leave or after deployment, these feelings often...
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: Sexual intimacy difficulties among military couples amidst conflicting emotional needs and institutional demands
Romantic connections are one way that individuals can cope with the mental stresses of deployment. These connections can provide a sense of security, stability, and support during periods of...
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: How does relationship coping impact deployed personnel & their partners?