Soldiers face a lot of pressures to conform to norms and expectations. It is crucial that they are able to resist peer pressure and stay true to their values. One form of peer pressure that soldiers...
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: How to resist peer pressure while in the military: a guide for staying true to your values
Trauma is a term used to describe an emotional response to a highly distressing event that causes significant damage or distress to one's mental health. It can be caused by events such as violence,...
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: The impact of trauma on empathy: how combat experience can alter our ability to understand others
The purpose of this article is to examine how gender-integrated environments have shaped soldiers' changing attitudes towards appropriate sexual boundaries. Sexual harassment is a serious problem...
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: Examining gender integrations impact on soldiers attitudes towards intimate relationships
When soldiers are exposed to an extreme environment, their emotional thresholds and tolerance for interpersonal friction can be significantly reshaped. This is because they experience stressors that...
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: Sexual desensitization: how extreme environments affect soldiers' emotions and interpersonal relationships
Attachment anxiety is a common psychological state that can have profound effects on an individual's social interactions. It refers to a sense of fear, apprehension, and unease in response to real or...
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: Understanding the impact of attachment anxiety on highrisk sexual behavior in soldiers
Sexual desires are natural human impulses.
Soldiers experience heightened levels of stress and trauma during combat, which can lead to conflicts between their sexual desires and their moral,...
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: Sexual desires conflicts: how soldiers cope with heightened stress and trauma during combat
When soldiers enter into battle situations, they are faced with a variety of challenges that can cause stress and anxiety. This is especially true when there is uncertainty about who is in charge and...
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: How soldiers use informal authority figures to deal with stress and anxiety during battle situations
During deployment, soldiers may experience heightened anxiety about contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which can affect their decision-making around sexual engagement. This fear may...
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: Soldiers and sexual risk behaviour how anxiety about contracting stis affects deployment decisions
Sexual relationships have been shown to play a significant role in shaping soldiers' attitudes towards risk-taking behavior during combat operations. When soldiers are in close physical proximity to...
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: Sexual relationships and risktaking behavior: exploring the connection between intimacy and combat performance
The process of reframing personal conflicts as opportunities for growth is a crucial skill that helps soldiers to cope with the challenges they face during their service. Reframing involves changing...
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: How can cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation help veterans manage their mental health?