Soldiers' experiences of trauma and loss can have significant impacts on their emotional vulnerability. These experiences may include witnessing death, suffering injury, or dealing with...
The word “military” evokes images of discipline, strength, and courage.
Behind closed doors, it can also harbor taboos around sexual expression and intimacy. The military is a tight-knit community...
Soldiers must balance their military responsibilities with their personal lives while serving in the armed forces. This can be challenging because of the hierarchical structure within the military,...
In most militaries around the world, there is a clear separation between personal life and professional duty. Soldiers are expected to maintain strict adherence to rules, regulations, and codes of...
The psychological complexity of military life has been a subject of much discussion, but little research has examined how soldiers reconcile their conflicting duties, intimate relationships, and...
In the midst of intense emotional turmoil, combat can cause soldiers to experience a range of psychological traumas that affect their behavior, including altering their approach towards intimate...
Soldiers are expected to maintain certain social norms within their military unit, such as respecting authority figures and upholding traditional values.
They also have personal needs that may...
Soldiers are often faced with difficult situations where they must make decisions that may put their lives or those of others at risk. One such situation is when they experience conflicting emotions...
Soldiers experience various challenges when it comes to negotiating their own vulnerabilities, authenticity, and relational needs while operating under strict hierarchical and operational...
Combat is a difficult and dangerous environment that requires immense physical and mental strength. Soldiers are trained to remain alert, vigilant, and efficient in order to survive and achieve their...