The current essay seeks to explore the psychological impact that results from being both a service member and part of the LGBT minority. It is important to understand how these two identities...
Trauma is an overwhelming experience that can have serious mental health consequences for anyone who experiences it.
When someone goes through trauma during military service, they may be...
Veterans returning from military service may experience difficulties in navigating their conflicting needs for independence and closeness in their intimate relationships due to changes in their...
The subject of soldier's morality and their relationship has been debated since the beginning of time. While many consider them to be heroes who sacrifice for their country, others believe that they...
The relationship between traumatic experiences and mental health has been extensively researched, but less is known about how these experiences affect individuals' views of sexual, emotional, and...
How does shared deployment experience affect relational power dynamics and decision-making?
The effects of shared deployment experience can be far-reaching, impacting everything from communication...
Emotional vulnerability is an essential aspect of human existence that can be defined as "the tendency to experience and express emotions." It refers to the ability to recognize, interpret, and...
There has been an increased focus on understanding the effects that combat-related stressors have on soldiers' attachment styles and relational security. Research has shown that exposure to trauma...
Shared combat experience is an intense and transformative experience that has been shown to have a significant impact on the development of close relationships. In the context of military service,...
Relationships are often defined by their development over time. They tend to start slowly, gradually building up from nothing until they become stable and long-lasting.
This slow growth can be...