Soldiers have always had to adapt to changing conditions and environments, but this has become increasingly necessary in recent years due to globalization, technological advancements, and changes in...
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: Military sexual identity crisis: how soldiers navigate adaptation, hierarchy, and relationships
Sexuality is an important part of life for many people, including those who serve in the military. It is often believed that sexual activity can be beneficial to one's overall well-being and...
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: The powerful impact of sex on military relationships: understanding psychosexual health, ethics, and satisfaction
Soldiers are people who have chosen to serve their country, but they also have personal lives that include social connections and potential romance. Under stressful combat situations, it is important...
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: Camaraderie vs. romance: how soldiers manage bonds under stressful conditions
LGBT Service Members Reconciling Identity Authenticity With Unit Loyalty And Mission Requirements
The military is one of the few institutions where an individual's identity must be subsumed to the...
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: How lgbt service members reconcile authenticity with military life
How do soldiers manage relational tension when partners' expectations of emotional availability are mismatched with operational realities?
Soldiers face numerous challenges that can impact their...
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: Managing relationship tension: strategies for military couples with different expectations
The act of sex is often viewed as a purely physical experience, but it can also be an emotional one that involves fear and stress responses. During combat situations, these reactions can be...
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: The interplay between sexual intimacy and combat stress: how trauma affects relationships
The topic of how soldiers reconcile personal intimacy with expectations of hierarchy and discipline is an important one that has been explored through various means, including literature and film....
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: Sexual intimacy in military service: balancing personal boundaries and professional obligations
The concept of relational ambivalence is widely used in psychology to describe situations where people have contradictory feelings about their romantic partners. Soldiers are particularly prone to...
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: Experiencing relational ambivalence as military personnel: coping mechanisms and reintegration challenges
There are many ways that an individual's professional identity can be affected by their sexual orientation in a military context. One way is through the social norms and expectations placed on...
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: Sexual orientation impacting professional identity: how it can be challenging to serve openly as a gay soldier
Sexual intimacy is an important aspect of human life that can have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals during active deployment. Active deployments are often...
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: Understanding how sexual intimacy can promote resilience during active deployment