Sexual identity is an important aspect of human life that influences how people perceive themselves and interact with others. It refers to the way individuals categorize themselves based on their...
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: Its not easy being gay in the military: a look at the struggles of lgbtq+ service members
Life-threatening missions are tasks that have a high probability of causing death or serious injury to those involved. They include combat operations in war zones, rescue operations after natural...
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: Intensifying relationships: how deployment can impact military bonding after returning home
During deployment, service members may experience changes in their social environment and daily routine that can disrupt interpersonal relationships and affect physical and mental health. Research...
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: Maintaining relationship strength and sexual satisfaction under deployment: coping mechanisms used by service members
How do service members rebuild emotional trust after interpersonal conflicts caused by operational stressors?
Service members often experience significant stress during operations due to physical,...
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: How military members can rebuild trust after operational conflicts
When service members are assigned to work with an established group that has already formed its own unique relational dynamics, they may experience challenges navigating their new role. The...
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: Integrating service members: overcoming emotional expectations and building relationships
The experience of moral injury can have a profound impact on an individual's sexual desires, emotional intimacy, and relational trust. Moral injuries are defined as violations of one's deeply held...
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: How your experience of war can affect your intimate relationships (and why it matters)
Service members face unique challenges in managing relational strain when their professional decisions directly impact colleagues' emotional well-being. This situation can be especially difficult...
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: Overcoming relational strain among military service members for better team performance
The ability to cope with stress is an essential skill for service members who live in close quarters with others. It can be challenging for individuals to manage their own emotions while also...
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: Improving emotional balance in close quarters: tips for military members coping with stress
Relational Ambiguity and Service Members
Service members often face unique challenges in navigating their interpersonal relationships due to the nature of their jobs and the demands placed upon...
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: Resolving relational ambiguity as a service member: communicate, compromise and be willing to negotiate
Sexual coercion can have devastating effects on individuals' mental health, especially if they are serving in the military. This research examines how experiences of sexual coercion influence...
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: The devastating impact of military sexual coercion: understanding its mental health consequences