Soldiers have to adapt their relational practices in order to survive and thrive in high-risk military environments. They must be able to form strong bonds with their comrades, while also maintaining...
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: The sexual lives of military personnel: how relationships can thrive in highrisk environments
Soldiers often experience feelings of emotional detachment, commonly referred to as combat stress reaction. This can include difficulty forming emotional attachments or maintaining close...
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: How military service affects sexual desire & emotional intimacy: dealing with isolation and fraternization policies
Emotional labor is the process whereby an individual manages emotions to meet social standards.
Employees may suppress their feelings to appear professional or pleasant. Soldiers face unique...
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: How soldiers manage emotional labor and the challenges of intimacy
Soldiers must train themselves to be able to perform their duties under pressure, often in extreme situations where they face life-threatening risks. This requires them to maintain strict discipline...
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: Sexual intimacy and emotional detachment: a soldiers struggle
Soldiers are often required to maintain a high level of alertness and preparedness in order to protect themselves and those around them from potential danger. This can be particularly challenging...
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: Exploring how soldiers conceptualize emotional safety when living in dangerous environments
Reconciling military identity with civilian expectations of emotional and sexual openness can be a challenging task for many couples, especially if they have different views on what is considered...
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: Relational patterns among couples with different military and civilian expectations of intimacy
Soldiers are trained to carry out their duties without questioning orders from higher authorities.
They are also human beings who have desires and emotions that may conflict with their...
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: How soldiers navigate personal desire and professional duty through compartmentalization
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to balancing their personal lives with their professional duties, especially when it comes to sexuality. On one hand, they are expected to follow strict...
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: Balancing personal relationships with military duty: the challenges facing soldiers sexuality and intimacy management.
A soldier's life is unique from that of civilians. They have to be able to act independently but also work closely with others for missions to succeed. Balancing these two aspects can be challenging,...
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: Balancing independence and teamwork: how soldiers cope during deployment
The term "conflict zone" is used to describe an area where there are active hostilities between groups or individuals. This can include areas affected by war, natural disasters, civil unrest,...
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: Overcoming relational challenges after combat: sexual intimacy struggles among veterans