Trust is an essential component of intimate partnerships because it enables both parties to communicate freely without fearing betrayal, abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Trust can be defined as a...
Chronic exposure to life-threatening situations can lead to changes in one's cognitive appraisal of commitment and fidelity. This means that people who experience regular stressors such as war,...
The military hierarchy refers to the chain of command within an organization wherein individuals are assigned specific roles based on their rank and authority. This structure is designed to ensure...
How do prior experiences with high-risk situations influence sexual adaptation and relational trust?
Sexual adaptation refers to an individual's ability to respond to changes in their environment...
During childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood, human beings experience various physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual, and cultural changes that shape their identity, worldview, and...
Fragmentation is an intricate phenomenon that has been recognized to have significant effects on various aspects of human life including sexual and relational identities. Research has shown that...
The topic of attachment is fundamental to human development, and how individuals form secure attachments early in life has significant implications for their later social and emotional well-being....
Trauma-induced hypervigilance is an intense state of awareness that can affect sexual expectations, relational trust, and emotional responsiveness. It is a common response to traumatic events such as...
Cumulative Operational Stress is a common phenomenon that can have profound effects on the quality of attachments between individuals. It occurs when repeated experiences of trauma, abuse, neglect,...
Emotional numbness is a common experience that can occur in response to stressful life events, such as trauma, abuse, or neglect. This state involves a reduction in one's ability to feel emotions,...