Let's consider how soldiers manage their relational expectations while serving in transient and high-risk environments. When you are serving abroad or on deployment, it is easy to become isolated...
LGBT service members face unique challenges related to their sexual orientation and gender identity while serving in the military. In addition to the stresses of deployment and military life, they...
Prolonged Exposure to Danger: Soldiers' Interpretations of Closeness
Closeness is an important aspect of human relationships that can be expressed through physical contact, verbal communication,...
In military settings, where soldiers are required to work closely together under stressful conditions for extended periods of time, it is common for personal conflicts to arise due to different...
Peer validation is an important aspect of military life that enhances relational safety, trust, and emotional resilience among soldiers. It refers to the process of obtaining feedback from peers...
Military life is known for its strict rules, regulations, and discipline. This is necessary because it ensures that all soldiers are trained to follow orders without question and execute their duties...
LGBT military couples face unique challenges in maintaining their relationship while serving in the armed forces. These challenges can affect their relational satisfaction, emotional well-being, and...
Military life is often portrayed as a strict hierarchy with a rigid set of rules and regulations. Soldiers are expected to follow orders without question, maintain discipline and order within their...
Soldiers' loyalty to their country is often tested when they are confronted with personal conflicts that challenge them to choose between family and friends or unit responsibilities. This can be...
When a soldier returns from war, they may struggle to readjust to civilian life, including difficulties reconnecting with loved ones and developing new routines and habits. One aspect that can be...