The concept of safe, comfortable relationships is one that many people strive for throughout their lives.
This ideal can be particularly challenging for military veterans who have experienced high...
In combat zones, soldiers often turn to sexual humor and playfulness as a way to cope with stress and anxiety. This can take many forms, from jokes and banter among friends to more explicit behaviors...
Sexual coercion is defined as forcing someone to participate in unwanted sexual behavior without their consent. In the military context, this can take many forms, such as rape, groping, or even...
In the context of warfare, soldiers must follow strict rules to maintain order and discipline among themselves and within their unit. These rules can extend to physical movements such as sitting...
What mechanisms support relational cohesion when partners experience injury, trauma, or combat-related stress? Relationships can be affected by many factors, including injuries, traumas, and mental...
There has been an increasing interest in exploring how individuals cope with the fear that emotional transformation brought about by their experiences in military service may be irreversible. Many...
Veterans often return from military service with traumatic memories that affect their ability to form healthy relationships in civilian life. Combat can create psychological scars and alter how they...
Soldiers experience significant psychological stress during combat, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma-related difficulties in sexual functioning and...
Combat trauma is an experience that can have a significant impact on emotional availability and relational engagement. When someone experiences combat, they are exposed to intense and often...
A soldier's job is to defend their country and fight for justice, but they are also human beings who experience emotions and relationships just like anyone else. When faced with ethically...