How do couples navigate differing expectations regarding emotional disclosure post-deployment?
After returning from deployment, military couples may experience difficulties communicating their...
Couples can maintain relational cohesion and sexual satisfaction despite traumatic alterations to their partner's emotional availability and responsiveness through various methods. When a veteran...
How Deployment Can Change Relationships
When soldiers return from military service, their partners may struggle to understand their changed behavior, thoughts, and feelings. This disconnect can...
One of the most common causes of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is exposure to traumatic events, such as combat experiences in warfare. Sexual psychology can play a significant role in how...
How does exposure to extreme operational stress influence attachment styles in long-term relationships?
Attachment is a psychological concept that describes an emotional bond between individuals....
How do soldiers reconstruct their sexual self-concept after experiencing trauma that disrupts bodily autonomy or feelings of safety? This question is important for many reasons. First, it helps to...
How does the chronic presence of grief shape a service member's motivation to engage in or withdraw from intimate and sexual relationships? In this essay, I will examine how prolonged exposure to...
There are many theories about how soldiers interpret partner behaviors under conditions of extreme uncertainty. Some believe that they may perceive their partners' actions as signs of rejection,...
The purpose of this study was to investigate which coping strategies are most effective for promoting emotional recovery after traumatic operational events for LGBT couples. Coping strategies may be...
The psychological need for companionship is a natural part of human behavior, especially in times of conflict and danger such as wartime. During these difficult periods, individuals often turn to...