The topic of this article is how service members navigate relational strain when their professional decisions directly impact the emotional well-being of their colleagues. In today's fast-paced...
Sexual deprivation is defined as the absence of satisfying sexual contact for an extended period of time, usually due to factors such as health issues, military deployment, imprisonment, or social...
The conflict between traditional norms and changing attitudes towards sexual behaviour is becoming increasingly apparent in modern societies. In addition to this, military personnel are subjected to...
Emotional withdrawal can be a difficult experience for both the person experiencing it and their partner. It is important to understand how individuals interpret this behavior during or after...
Soldiers' deployments are known to be stressful periods filled with constant danger and uncertainty.
What is often left out from discussions about soldiering is how these experiences impact their...
Deployment is defined as sending military personnel to serve away from their home base for an extended period of time. During this time, they must be prepared to face various challenges, including...
Soldiers have to deal with significant psychological stress due to being away from their loved ones for long periods. In most cases, they cope with this stress by relying on various coping strategies...
Repeated exposure to danger can have profound effects on a soldier's internal sense of safety, which may also be reflected in their behavior during sexual or emotional intimacy. Soldiers who are...
Suppression of Emotions During Missions
Suppressing emotional reactions can be an important survival strategy for military personnel during stressful situations such as combat operations.
This...
Resource Limitations
One of the primary factors that can impact sexual negotiation and intimacy among deployed couples is resource limitations. When individuals are unable to meet their basic...