Soldiers are expected to be physically tough, mentally strong, and emotionally resilient. They are trained to be able to perform under extreme stress, work together as a team, and follow orders...
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: How do you balance between toughness and emotional intimacy as a soldier?
Soldiers are trained to take risks when they go into battle.
There are many risks that come with combat situations. One such risk is sexual behavior. Soldiers who engage in sexual activities while...
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: Battlefield intimacies: how soldiers manage risk under extreme danger
Soldiers undergo an intense training process that prepares them for battle. This includes developing physical strength, tactical skills, and emotional resilience. Resilience is the ability to cope...
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: Training military men for emotional resilience through physical & mental fitness
Soldiers are known for their strength and independence. They are trained to be self-sufficient, resilient, and able to function effectively under pressure.
They also need emotional support from...
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: The balance between autonomy and intimacy: how soldiers navigate relationships
In order to succeed in their duties and stay alive, soldiers are often trained to remain objective and unemotional in situations where they may face extreme danger or trauma.
This professional...
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: Maintaining emotional authenticity as a military professional
Soldiers are expected to be independent and self-reliant, but they also rely heavily on their comrades for support, both physically and psychologically. This can create tension between the desire for...
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: Soldiers strike balance between independence and interdependence through teamwork & selfcare techniques
Soldiers have to face many challenges during their service, one of which is balancing the needs of professionalism and vulnerability. As professionals, they must maintain strict discipline and adhere...
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: Strategies for balancing professionalism and vulnerability as a soldier
Soldiers are known for their discipline, obedience, and ability to follow orders without question. But what happens when they find themselves in situations where they must make decisions that go...
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: How do soldiers balance autonomy and dependence in extreme conditions?
Soldiers are known for their bravery, dedication, and willingness to sacrifice themselves for the protection of others.
They often work in emotionally constrained hierarchical environments where...
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: Soldiers maintaining personal agency despite hierarchical constraints: group bonding and selfcare
Soldiers are trained to be strong, brave, and fearless warriors who can face any challenge that comes their way.
Despite this training, they also experience feelings of vulnerability just like...
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: Exploring how soldiers navigate vulnerabilities during service from fears of death to homesickness