Moral injury is an emotional response to events that transgress deeply held moral beliefs about oneself, others, or society, leading to feelings of betrayal, guilt, shame, and loss of meaning. It can...
Peer Validation and Invalidation
Peer validation is the process by which individuals receive positive reinforcement from their peers for their actions or characteristics. It can take many forms...
How do struggles with self-worth and personal identity among service members affect their ability to engage in emotionally and physically intimate encounters?
The experiences of military service...
Lack of social diversity can have a significant impact on identity development during deployment for several reasons. Deployment is a time when individuals may experience a sense of isolation and...
The article will explore how perception of fidelity interacts with combat stress and anxiety. It will discuss what fidelity is, how it can be affected by combat stress, and how that affects...
Research shows that acceptance or rejection can have significant impacts on identity integration and self-esteem. Individuals who feel accepted are more likely to develop a positive sense of...
Some soldiers have been wounded physically or mentally while fighting for their country. This can affect how they view themselves and others around them, especially when it comes to romantic...
When soldiers are deployed abroad, they often face extreme situations that can affect their identity. One such effect is a shift in how they view themselves as individuals and members of society. The...
Sexual coercion refers to unwanted sexual activities performed against one's will under the threat of force, power, or deception. Such acts can happen even if physical violence is absent, but there...
There has been growing interest in understanding how emotional dependence can impact professional performance and decision-making. Emotional dependence refers to a state where an individual relies...