In modern militaries around the world, soldiers are expected to undergo rigorous training that teaches them how to fight and defend their countries against external threats.
Despite this emphasis...
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: Negotiating identity, finding intimacy: exploring how military training impacts sexuality & relationships
Military psychologists are often called upon to assist service members who face difficulties in their personal and professional lives. One area where they may encounter challenges is in maintaining...
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: How military psychologists can address relationshipbased difficulties faced by service members.
How do service members interpret and respond to relational hierarchies that emerge informally within their unit? This is an important question for military psychology researchers because it can have...
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: What does sex and power mean for military service members' morale, productivity, cohesion, and retention?
In the context of partner relationships, the impact of operational trauma can significantly affect an individual's priorities and level of commitment towards their partner. This phenomenon has been...
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: The unique impact of operational trauma on romantic relationships
Throughout history, military leaders have recognized the importance of their soldiers' ability to form relationships within a unit. These relationships can provide support, motivation,...
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: Strategies for achieving operational independence and relational dependence in military units
The ability to make difficult decisions is critical for military personnel. In situations where lives are at stake, they must be able to quickly assess risks and take appropriate actions that protect...
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: The challenges of making lifeordeath decisions: military service and emotional resilience
How do soldiers balance emotional intimacy with operational responsibilities in extreme environments? This is a difficult question to answer, but one that has been explored by many researchers and...
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: Navigating the complexity of emotional intimacy: strategies for military personnel in extreme environments
Soldiers are expected to face many challenges during their service, including risking life and limb, being away from loved ones for extended periods, working under intense pressure, and dealing with...
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: How soldiers reconstruct their sexual identity and relationships following deployment trauma
How does the eroticization of weaponry reflect psychological attempts to cope with militarized environments?
The eroticization of weaponry is an interesting phenomenon that has been observed among...
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: How weapon fetishism can reflect psychological coping mechanisms.