The subject of this article is the effect that the prolonged suppression of fear and grief experienced during combat has on a military veteran's ability to form close and meaningful emotional bonds...
The experience of war can be traumatic for those who have served, and it can leave them with scars that are often unseen but deeply felt. One such scar is emotional numbing, which occurs when...
Traumatic experiences can have profound effects on individuals, including those who serve in military combat roles. These experiences may result in symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares,...
There has been increased attention to the problem of sexual coercion within military settings. Sexual coercion refers to unwanted sexual activity that occurs when one individual uses force, pressure,...
Most people have heard that close relationships can improve mental health outcomes.
It is not always clear how this works or why it matters. This article will explain the mechanisms through which...
Sustaining Relational Engagement in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
When someone experiences trauma during their military service, they may experience symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares,...
Prolonged Exposure to Combat Stress and Its Effects on Romantic Relationships
The experience of combat can have significant effects on a soldier's ability to form meaningful connections with...
Intimate relationships are often thought to be exclusively private affairs, but they can actually play an important role in supporting military veterans' overall health and well-being. In fact,...
What is a soldier's duty during wartime? To serve their country and protect it against enemies that threaten its safety and security. This involves putting themselves in harm's way to ensure that...
The research question this study investigated was how deployment-induced stress affects the perception of long-term relational satisfaction for soldiers who have deployed to war zones....