The purpose of this research is to explore what factors predict successful identity integration and psychological resilience among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military personnel...
Veterans often experience physical pain, injuries, and trauma during military service that can lead to serious consequences for their health and well-being upon returning home. These experiences may...
The issue of LGBTQ+ individuals serving openly in the military has become increasingly prevalent.
Many service members still choose to keep their sexual orientation hidden due to fear of...
The physical and mental strain of military service can create barriers to forming meaningful connections with others. This is especially true after returning home from deployment.
These challenges...
How Veterans Navigate Conflict Between Intimacy and Trauma
Veterans often experience intense trauma during their service that can impact their ability to form close bonds with others. This can...
Experiences of inclusion or exclusion within military units can have a profound impact on an individual's self-concept, relational confidence, and emotional availability. Military service often...
What is sexual intimacy?
Sexual intimacy refers to the deep emotional connection that exists between partners during physical intimacy. It involves a combination of physical, emotional, mental,...
The psychological effects of prolonged sexual abstinence during military service can be significant. Deployment to war zones can have a profound impact on soldiers' mental health and wellbeing, and...
Duty towards one's unit is often considered to be one of the most important factors that motivate individuals to perform their jobs effectively.
Maintaining personal emotional integrity can also...
Before deploying for military service, soldiers experience heightened emotions that can affect their sexual behavior. Anticipation is an important part of this process, as it helps to prepare them...