The study of social stigma has been prevalent within the field of sociology for decades due to its effects on individuals' lives and experiences. Social stigma can be defined as an undesirable...
What strategies help LGBT couples maintain relational intimacy while managing repeated deployments and operational separation?
Maintaining relational intimacy between partners can be challenging...
Gender Norms Influence Emotions, Conflict Resolution, and Intimacy in Military Partnerships
More women have joined the military than ever before.
There is still significant research needed to...
The research explores how relational intimacy and operational stress may affect mental health outcomes among LGBT military personnel. Relational intimacy is an essential factor that impacts overall...
Step 1: Understand the difference between emotional maturity and relational intimacy
Emotional maturity refers to an individual's ability to regulate their emotions, communicate effectively, and...
The word "intimacy" is often associated with romantic or sexual partnerships between individuals who identify as heterosexual or cisgender.
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...
The relationship between military service and mental health has been well documented for centuries. Soldiers returning from combat often struggle with symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and...
LGBTQ+ people have historically faced discrimination in many areas of society, including employment, housing, education, healthcare, and military service. In the U.S., they are still barred from...
How does the experience of chronic vigilance, threat perception, and operational stress shape relational intimacy and sexual expression?
The experience of chronic vigilance, threat perception, and...
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) service members have to navigate between their personal lives and military service requirements, which can be challenging due to their unique needs related...